Ironman Lake Placid 2009

This video takes you through an amazing day at Ironman Lake Placid and the friends that finished it with me.
The swim start was incredible. The video somewhat captures the chaos on the water.
Be sure to watch to the end where Matt Long finishes minutes before the midnight cutoff. Matt, a former NY figherfighter, fought past a major disability after being hit by a bus and nearly killed several years ago. Matt founded an organization named I Will Foundation. He gives me hope that anything is possible if you have the right attitude and drive.
Oh, and let's not forget the guy who ran in to caputure the last second on the clock! Exactly midnight!
You couldn't script a better ending to a more amazing day.

[@mtnbk71]

great video, I did this in 2009, glad you were able to capture the last official finisher! Going back up this weekend to do it all over again

[@MariaSimoneisMaslife]

This video had me crying in happiness for you all. We volunteered at the 2009 race (I saw my husband in the background). And, we signed up for 2010 - great inspiration from the video - thanks for sharing.

[@barfy-man3628]

Maria Simone did you make it??

[@LyricsWizzz96]

I'm doing lake placid in 2013 it never gets old watching these amazing people accomplish such an amazing journey

[@bighondo77]

Thanks for this. Great video.

[@tkulas520]

Nice!!! Love the quotes.

[@stephenleblanc211]

@mtnbk71 : I was there on Sunday doing it again as well! What an incredible day.

[@stephenleblanc211]

@LyricsWizzz96 Thank! If you like this one you might like the one I did for 2011. Another amazing day at IMLP! Enjoy your adventure. Enjoy every minute of the love/hate relationship you will have with training!