Ironman Kentucky!

Aussie Rob enjoys the marathon

Aussie Rob enjoys the marathon

FOUR (yep, four) SSSMSTers went down to Louisville, KY last weekend to race the Ironman.  Although the race is only in it’s third year, the reputation it has is that it is a H-O-T race.  (I mean, come on, it’s August in Kentucky!!).  This year, however, the weather gods smiled down and made race day a perfect 75 degrees.

In addition to Rob Reddy, Aussie Rob Thompson, Tim Walsh and Paul Lentini racing, I (Brandy Smith) also made the trip to cheer on my teammates.  Several other Cleveland athletes were in attendance – becoming both Ironmen and IronFans.  Second only to Kentucky, Ohio had the most athletes participate in the race with 221. 

Read on for the accounts from Tim and Aussie Rob… Continue reading