“Ironman Lake Tahoe, is cancelled.”
What a tough call to make! I really feel terrible for everyone involved.
I heard the Pros were in the water and many others were standing in their wetsuits when Ironman pulled the plug. The fire and winds were unpredictable, so they waited until the last minute. Others said they should have called it the day before. Either way was a no-win.
This is one of those things that I hope seems much worse if you’re not there. Obviously the athletes must have had some clue it would happen, but still, all those hours, all that mental and physical preparation . . . for naught.
Of course it wasn’t for nothing. Everyone has reaped the benefits of training for an Ironman and will hopefully continue their quest. But still . . . it has to hurt.
These are the things in life that truly perplex me.
The athletes are upset. Ironman is absolutely bummed . . . and neither side is wrong.
Hopefully something even better will materialize. I’m not sure what it could be and can’t imagine training all year for a race that never happened, but, I know one thing, (especially after last year) you have to wonder if Tahoe is meant to have an Ironman.