The Island Gods Are Merciful

I put my name into the Kona lottery this year and was not chosen. I have been given a stay of execution. This is a good thing; it would have been tough getting ready for an Ironman in 5 months (especially Hawaii). If I ever do an Ironman, I want to be able to survive it enough to enjoy at least part of the experience. Kona 2007 would have been a stuggle the entire way. So now, I actually get to enjoy my summer without the pressure of a huge race looming over my head.

All that being said, yeah, I'm really disappointed I didn't get in. Would have been awesome.