MY IRONMAN!

JAMES FINISHED THE RACE!!! YAY!!

He finished in 12 hours 36 minutes.  He wasn't cheering when he crossed the line..yet again, he usually never cheers after a race. But this time he looked beat. I can't wait til I get to talk to him and get the details about the race.

It was so fun to be able to watch him cross the finish line over the computer! It was almost like I was there...well, not really, but still. I'm glad that the internet was an option..it was so nice to see him!

He finished 69th in his age group! awesome! He also got 1214 over all! That is still super duper good! Now he has a time to beat for next time! :)

Good job baby! I'm so proud of you!!!

The Finish..?

James...James..where are you?!
James' miles have been getting longer and longer. Mile 13 I had a panic attack, burst into tears and kept staring at the computer. I saw that John had finished his 13 miles way before james (good job John) But not seeing James hit his mile point made me think that something happened. Thank goodness for my dad, he knelt down and said a prayer. James time popped up soon after and now I am waiting for his next check point to show up. So please, please show up! I feel helpless half way around the country!

Seriously...it's only 5.6 miles and it's been FOREVER! I pray you're okay.
(maybe this tracking thing isn't a good idea)

Good Job JohN! you're ROCKING IT!!! I'll watch you cross the finish line soon! "YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!"

OKAY - James finally was posted. he's running about 14 minute miles. I'm just glad he's alive!! Keep going baby only 7.2 miles left..you can do it. I'm praying for you!

CONGRATS JOHN! YOU ARE AN IRONMAN! 11 HOURS 18 MINUTES!!! .... now go back and find my husband!

26.2 Continued

Well James' first run segment of 6 miles took him 1:02:12. At a pace of 10:22/mile. You can tell he's tired. They have a total of 4 different run segments, each at about 6 or 7 miles. When his next run segment comes up, i'll keep you posted.

James has fallen behind in the rankings. He is now ranked 776 over all and 47th in his age division. That is still super good though!
Second leg segment  7.4 mi. (1:35:04) 12:50/mile
       Ranked 1010 overall and 63 in his age division.
Third leg segment -  5.6 mi. (1:19:14) 14:08/mile
       1147 over all. 68 in his age division

John is doing awesome! His first leg segment took him 45:45 at 7:37 pace. Way to go John! John is now 830 over all and 113 in his age division!

John is still doing awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Second leg segment- 7.4 mi. (1:00:07) 8:07/mile
        Ranked 658 Over all 99 in his age division
Third leg segment- 5.6 mile (53:06) 9:28/mile
       Ranked 584 over all.  In his age division 91

A lot can happen in the next 20 miles...we will see what happens. When more is posted, I'll continue to post on his page!

Thanks for the support!

26.2 miles

JAMES FINISHED THE BIKE! YES! It have been a long 5 hours 32 minutes and and 14 seconds, but he is done! Yay! His average speed on the bike was 20.23 mph. Sweet! He is now off to the run for 26.2 miles. Hopefully he can make it! His transition time was 8:12. I'm sure he is soo tired. But glad he's still going and nothing bad has happened yet. Well, I guess something could have happened, but atleast nothing bad enough that he had to stop the race. Now that would be a scary feeling.

James in now in 38th place in his age division. He moved up almost half! Awesome! And he is now 685 overall...out of 3,000- i'd say he's rocking it! Especially for his first Ironman. man, I married a stud!

I'm still waiting for John to finish. Once he does, i'll add to this post.

Okay, John came in! He biked an average of 19.22 mph. His total time was 5:49:38! Awesome time John! Johns strength is the run so we'll see where his standings are once he finishes. He is currently ranked 994 overall and 120 in his age division! John's transition was 9:05.

My first question to the boys is...why is it taking so long during your transitions?! :)

112 Miles

James and John are continuing their biking adventure. This part of the race will take a while. It looks like we won't know how they've done until after they have completed the entire bike poriton. I thought there would be updates at certain mile markers, but it looks like they aren't going to now.

The men/pros that are at the front of the race are around mile 70. So looks like it still might be a while for James and John. Luckily the head wind has died down on the course so that should make life easier for the bikers.

...blah...I hate waiting....

Let the race begin

Here I am, sitting outside on my parents front door step trying to get internet service. I'm wrapped up in a blanket, still in my PJs tracking James' race!!

James is half way done with the swim! yay! I love being able to track him. It's like I am there in real life! I wish I was though. I woudn't be freezing at 7AM in Utah..i'd be nice and warm on the beach of Florida.

So far He has swam 1.2 miles in the time of 35:20! Awesome babe! His average 100/m is 1:51. His second 1.2 mile he swam in 40:10 with an average 2:06 100/m. He is currently ranked 63 in his division and 990th over all! WOOHOO! James' transition time between swim and bike was 8:55. James told me last night that the transitions were set up in a ballroom at a hotel. He said you run into the hotel, hit your transition spot and change then run out and a volunteer hands you your bike. I told him last night that I hoped he got the right bike. It didn't make sense to me that they could know who would be going through the transition at the time and which bike to hand off. Oh well, at least he off to his looong bike ride.


John is also do awesome! His first 1.2 miles he swam in 36.49 with his average 100/m at 1:56. His second 1.2 he swam 40:34 with an average 2:08. He finished the swim in 1:17:23! He is currently ranked 141 in his division and 1124 over all! Johns transition time from swim to bike was 8:44.

To be honest, i'm SOOO glad the swim is over! That is the scariest part of me. I am SOO Glad he is out of the water! It is seriously SUCH A RELIEF!  

I pray for ALL THE ATHLETS! It's dangerous out there!

I'll keep you all posted when I get new Information.

T-13 hours

 Well, all the bikes are racked and transition bags are handed in. The work and training has been done in preparation for the Ford Ironman Florida and tomorrow is the big pay off for those competing. The night before any Ironman is probably the most difficult part of Ironman racing.   For many here racing, a pasta dinner and a restless sleep is on the agenda for tonight. With 1239 competitors attempting there first Ironman tomorrow you can only imagine the collective nervous anticipation here.

Only 13 more hours until the race starts! I just got off the phone with James and he is getting ready for bed. (It's only 7:35 there right now) He's super nervous and is planning on laying in bed for the next 7 hours until he has to get up and get ready for the big race!

I wish him the bestest luck! I'll keep everyone posted on how he's doing! You can track him your self by going to ironman.com and click on Athlete Tracker. Type in Wright and you'll see him there! John is also listed so track him as well! It's exciting because I'll be able to know how he's doing before he really knows..he he. He doesn't like that so much :)

Good Luck Guys! I'm proud of you! Wish I could be there to cheer you on!!