Brian Boyle reached celebrity status when he completed the 2007 Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii. Boyle, who was featured on the NBC broadcast of that year's Hawaii Ironman, overcame devastating injuries he suffered in a 2004 car accident to compete in the event. Three years later, Boyle finished his third Ironman race, the Ironman Florida event. He finished the race with a very impressive time of 10:14:20. A personal best, reducing his overall time by 40 minutes. Swim: 1:05:41 Bike: 4:57:03 Run: 4:03:09 Overall: 10:14:20
"I really enjoyed this race a lot and I loved the course. Ironman Florida is typically one of the most competitive age-group races of the year. The swim takes place in the Gulf of Mexico. The water is warm enough for a comfortable swim, but cool enough to allow wetsuits. The bike course is flat and fast. The run passes through one of America's most popular state parks, and just as it is on the bike, the run course is also flat, and, in theory, fast," said Boyle.
Boyle admitted reflecting on his progress during the race. "I couldn't help but look back on how much improvement I had made since my first Ironman in 2007. To go from finishing in the high 14's to the low 10's is such a great feeling because I've been working so hard in this sport.
Boyle credits his success to the people who have stuck with him and encouraged to continue. "I'm so fortunate to have had all the support from so many amazing people all over the world," said Boyle.
To read more about Brian's day at Ironman Florida or to learn more about his accomplishments check out his blog at: brianboyle.wordpress.com
Brian Boyle suffered a near fatal car accident when he was eighteen. A former swimmer and bodybuilder, he had become a human skeleton but became determined to compete in the Hawaii Ironman. In October of 2007, he realized his goal and crossed the finish line in Kona. On May 15, 2010, he graduated with honors from St. Mary's College of Maryland. He also has a book.
Iron Heart: The True Story of How I Came Back from the Dead is the first-person account of his ordeal and his miraculous comeback. With enormous fortitude he learned to walk, then run, and eventually, to swim. With his dream of competing in the Ironman Triathlon spurring him on, Brian defied all odds, and three-and-a-half years after his accident, crossed the finish line in Kona, Hawaii. Brian's inspiring journey from coma to Kona is brought to life in this memoir.
Related Posts:
• Iron Heart: The True Story of How I Came Back from the Dead
