[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 149 (Thursday, November 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2325]
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                      CONGRATULATING SUE ANN SLAY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Sue Ann 
Slay of Fort Worth, Texas on completing the Redman Iron Distance 
Triathlon on September 24, 2005 in Oklahoma City.
  Currently, only five Ironman Triathlons occur every year in the 
United States. On September 14, 2005 Mayor Mick Cornett of Oklahoma 
City announced the first annual Redman Iron Distance Triathlon to be 
held at Lake Hefner on September 24, 2005. The Redman Triathlon 
consisted of a 2.4-mile swim in the open waters of Lake Hefner, a 112-
mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon run. Nearly 125 people 
participated in this Iron distance race.
  The Redman Iron Distance Triathlon began at 7 a.m. on September 24, 
2005. Ms. Slay crossed the finish line 16 hours, 36 minutes, and 20 
seconds later at 11:36 p.m. Many participants in triathlons battle 
cramps, fatigue, heat, and humidity just to complete the 140.6-mile 
race. In order to prepare for these intense conditions, Ms. Slay began 
training for the race in 2003, getting up at 6:00 a.m. to run 7 days a 
week.
  Today I congratulate Ms. Sue Ann Slay on competing and completing the 
Redman Iron Distance Triathlon sponsored by Valir Health. Ms. Slay's 
dedication and commitment to fitness and her recent accomplishment is 
worthy of recognition.

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