Eagleman and Timberman - Where it Began

After successfully finishing the Eagleman half Ironman in June, I had a feeling Brian was hooked.  I wish we could have been there, but mandatory dance dress rehearsals kept us home.  Then our summer travels timed well for him to compete in the Timberman half Ironman event in Lake Winnipesaukee, NH.  It really was perfect since Brian was able to leave early, get registered and set-up his gear.  Then my parents, the girls and I made the trip over and met up with him for a really good pre-race dinner.  We stayed in a motel while Brian camped in the van to ensure an uninterrupted night.  I knew we wouldn't make it to the swim in the morning, but with some good time estimates and maps from Brian, we caught him on the bike ride going out and back.  It was thrilling to say the very least and I secretly hoped that this wouldn't be the last time we'd be his cheering squad.  I made a mental note that next time we needed a good set of cowbells to make more noise.  That day, our homemade signs worked just fine.  I was definitely "hooked" too, so when Brian shared his hopes of completing Lake Placid this year, I was all for it!  You can read his 2012 race summaries here if you're interested:  2012 Race Season Summary