Seems I didn’t learn my lesson in 2007. I applied for the 2009 Iron Butt Rally and got an acceptance e-mail from Ms. Landry last night.
At this point I know it starts in the southeastern United States August 24th, 2009 and finishes near the West Coast on September 4th. I also know of some others that got in…and some that didn’t.
Rules are going to be a bit different this year I’m sure with the issue of “outside assistance” on everybody’s mind. I’m quite confident organizers will address the issue head on and probably sternly. I’m ready as I’ll be prepared for anything.
My goals this time? The first three are substantially the same…with a slight amendment to the last goal.
- Finish
- Finish Solo Safely
- Finish Without the Ire of Johnny Law
- Finish in the Top 5
That last one…I almost typed “Top 10″. But, you know……lofty and hard to reach goals are healthy. It will push me to work even harder preparing for this one. Better physical condition, more routing practice while on the clock, I have a rally under my belt, etc.
I figured it’s good to reach for the stars.
But most important…I won’t grab for the brass ring of #4 without staying true to the first three goals. I did just that in 2007 and plan to do it in 2009.
