Ironman World Championships 2012 - The Recap One Year Later

I just saw this in my notes draft this morning. It was completely forgotten and thought I hadn't even written a so-called race report for IM 2012. In any case, it's still good. This was written in October of 2012 so fast forward about 10 months to August 2013 and while IM and I aren't necessarily "back together", we have do an open relationship which is good because apparently it means school night dinners in DC. And this year, I'll actually be watching from the sidelines which means? You guessed - I'll be buzzed by the time Chris McCormack quits the race! Even if that's right after the swim exit. ;) Happy Ironmanning for my friends that are still dating her. Just know that she's a real bitch sometimes! Without further ado, here's my race report from the Ironman World Championships, Kona, Hawaii, October, 2012: Dear Ironman Race, Sigh..I didn't think it would come to this. I think you're great and I love our time together, but I need a trial "break" period. You've been a great battle buddy for the last six years, being there for me when I was down and needing company as well as a cozy partner for those long winter nights while dreaming about sunshine, open water swims, and long 100 mile bike rides. But I've decided you are no longer good for me. You're too demanding, make me stay in when I want to go out and don't let me have my freedom. Your jealousy is too much, Ironman. For all the effort I put into our relationship, you left me on my ass (literally...with only 8 miles to go! I mean, was that necessary?) and punished me mercilessly. That last sunburn was the worst! And don't even get me started on that rash we got back in 2009 that lasted 18 months. While I may come back to you at some point, I would like to date other races for now. You know, those other races like running 10ks - quickies on the weekend that don't care if I'm "monogorace". They don't even mind if I do two races in one weekend! Different ones no less! SCANDALOUS! These races are cheap easy dates that don't cost me a fortune and don't demand that I remain faithful on a Saturday night when I want to (gasp) have a beer or (gasp) stay out late. So, that's it. I'm sorry and it's totally me and not you! You're very pretty and a super duper awesome race so I just know that someday you'll find someone who will love you the way you truly deserve. Thanks for a good time, Ironman. I'll always cherish our moments together. Now if you don't mind, I gotta run. It's Wednesday and we're going out on a school night. Heart, Rosie