Thursday, October 7, 2010

Me and my swimming inspiration, Kyle Garlett

If you watched last years IronMan World Championships, then you know who Kyle Garlett is. Kyle is most famous for missing the swim cut off by 7 seconds. This was clearly an inspiration to spend more time in the pool and every time I thought about skipping a swim workout, I thought about Kyle. There is a lot more to Kyle though. He is a cancer survivor and a heart transplant recepient. Kyle is amazing and inspirational. Check out his web site here: http://www.ironmankyle.com/page7/ironman.html I spent about 15 minutes talking to Kyle, his lovely wife, and both of their mothers. What wonderful people. I admitted to Kyle that as I spoke to people about my swim, I would tell them that I did not want to pull a "Kyle" out there. He laughed and said he was alright with that. "At least you're not calling me seven second Kyle like others have". The people you meet and the inspiration you gain at an event of this caliber is beyond words. Kyle is back this year to finish his Ironman, and I know he will. Go Kyle!
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