Ironman Florida... At some point WTC has to make some changes. This isn't Ironman...

Hey Everybody-

This Sunday I'll be making the daunty attempt to register for Ironman Florida through active.com. How tough is it really to succeed? If I'm at my computer with credit card in hand the second registration opens, is it still such a crap-shoot? Any strategic tips? Thanks in advance.

Newbie questions here....I want to do IMFL 2009 and have been advised by many local IM finishers that in order to get a slot in the IMFL race, you have to go register in person. I plan to go this year to watch, encourage others, be inspired, and, of course, register on Sunday morning for 2009!

Most of you know the race doesn't really begin the morning you enter the water with 2,000+ other athletes. That is the beginning of the final chapter in the journey to Ironman. I won't bore you with all the details leading up to the final day of the Ironman Florida journey, but I will share some details leading into the race.