psychosyd
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 Posted November 4th, 2009 07:32 AM IP   
A neat insight into the voice of Ironman.
Whether you've participated in an Ironman race or spent a very long day as a spectator/supporter at an Ironman, chances are you've heard Mike Reilly emceeing. For the athletes, you hear his voice in transition, and you hear him calling you home for the last half mile of the race - and then as you approach that sweet finish line, you hear that phrase you've been imagining for the last 12 months that you've been training for this moment: "YOU! Are an Ironman!" We recently had the chance to chat with the man behind the voice, Mike Reilly. As you can imagine, Mike's more than "just" an announcer - it takes a special person to keep his voice and enthusiasm fresh for what can be an 18 hour day...
more:
http://www.xtri.com/features_displa...6&CAT=3&xref=xx
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