Last night on Versus, Rianman and I watched the one-hour IMoo recap. (Thanks to Susan for telling us it had been airing.) Rianman was like a madman trying to find it and set the DVR to record it. You would have thought he was going to be the 'everyday' hero they were going to showcase. If you don't know, these recaps always showcase the pros and several amateurs who have either overcome some life obstacle or have commited themselves to a charity. The stories don't always end well...they don't always finish, but they are usually moving stories and I've been known to shed a few tears during these shows.
As we were watching the show, it brought back a lot of memories...for both of us. In many ways it was a way for Rianman to see the race from the spectators eyes and yet when the commentators would say something about what the athletes might be feeling or going through, he was nodding in agreement. Maybe it was like an affirmation for him to watch this and to know that he did it...he completed the Ironman. He did what few people do. He did what many could not. He did something, as someone said on the show, that he didn't know HE could do.
For me, it was fun seeing parts of the course we didn't get to and to hearing Rianman say, "That hill was so tough." Or, "See, there was no way you could find a sign among all those signs." Or, "That was the loneliest part of the course."
I did enjoy seeing the pros. I do wish they featured more amateurs...even if they don't have some compelling story. Like Oprah says, everyone has a story...I'd like to hear more. And maybe interview some TriSupporters for their stories. We're important right!?!?
Anyway...I had fun watching it all over again...from the comfort of my family room. I've said this many times, spectating is hard work. But I'm happy to do it all over again...whenever he wants.
What he'll want to do before doing another Ironman is watch the recap over and over and over. I'm not sure how supportive I'll be of that desire. I won't be ringing my cowbell for that.
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