series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) consisting of a 2.4 miles (3.86 km) swim , a 112 miles (180.25 km) bike and a marathon (26 miles 385 yards, 42.195 km) run , raced in that order and without a break. Kathy reflects on the “Half Iron Man Race”   On May 2, 2009