Welcome to the IRONMAN Maryland! Picture this: You're donning your sleek Ironman suit, ready to dive into the brackish tidal waters of the Choptank River. With an average water temperature of 72°F (22°C), you might as well be sipping a tropical cocktail while doing the backstroke. Just beware of the outgoing tide during the swim—Mother Nature's way of giving you a gentle nudge in the right direction, or testing your resistance to peer pressure. Now, onto the 112-mile, flatter-than-a-pancake ...