this is awesome

http://ironman.com/events/ironman/worldchampionship/dawn-henry-reports-on-the-marine-major-bill-conner-and-his-kona-training

Maj Conner is a person who I will be keeping a keen eye on during IM Kona. I absolutely love this story. The guy finally gets in through the lottery and he has to train while he is at war.

I am wishing Major Conner all the luck.

I am so glad there are stories like this and I will not have to listen to the stories of the "celebrity" entries that do not have to go through the lottery or qualifying. If I have to hear about Jeff Conine (really, is he a celebrity)getting his slot and how hard it is for him to train and get ready for IM I am going to puke - next time a reporter wants to talk to a celebrity about how hard it is for them - they should go talk to Major Conner

Good Luck Sir - you deserve to do well and have fun. Thanks for serving our wonderful country.