2020 the year of the pandemic and cancelled races. I started in 2019 with the goal of completing Ironman Eagleman 70.3 in June 2020. That didn't happen, neither did a lot of races around the world. I was disappointed, to say otherwise wouldn't be truthful. But in the scheme of things, I have been grateful … Continue reading Day 1, Again
Day 2: 1250 yards
Today I swam. It was the longest distance and time I have spent in a pool for training purposes. I'm sure as a kid I spent the equivalent amount of time and distance horsing around, but it was never focused. It was never with a reason other than to have fun. Training today was to … Continue reading Day 2: 1250 yards
Day 1: Hello Darkness….
Today is the day...the first day of training. For the next 42 weeks I will training for my first Ironman 70.3. Unlike my accidental journey into marathon running, my journey to becoming a triathlete is quite purposeful. I made the decision to transition, at least for the time being to a new sport. I love … Continue reading Day 1: Hello Darkness….
Sometimes its about friendship
It finally stopped raining, at least for today. It felt glorious to be able to run outside. I didn't mind the heat and humidity or the bugs or the less than pleasant smell that came from the stagnant overflowed creek water. My four miles wasn't incredibly fast, but it wasn't really about speed today. It … Continue reading Sometimes its about friendship
One, two, three….breath on four
Wednesday was another cross training day. I had planned to mix it up and do some cycling...since it is once again raining I was just going to pedal at the gym. Not an ideal bike now that I have fallen in love with my road bike. Just an aside, despite what one might think a … Continue reading One, two, three….breath on four
Getting to run on the treadmill
I read Ryan Holiday's The Daily Stoic, well daily. The daily reading combined with the companion journal helps me to focus my day. It has helped me take what others called a standoffish nature but what I call reserved emotions and frame them in a positive light. It has helped me grow as a person in … Continue reading Getting to run on the treadmill
First time cross training
Interestingly I have running marathons for seven years and I can honestly say that I have never truly incorporated cross training into my training schedule. Oh sure I would walk at lunch on cross training days or do some sort of bootcamp style routine, but I never truly ventured into the world of cross training … Continue reading First time cross training
Chicago Marathon training has officially begun
Training for a marathon in 12 weeks isn't incredibly ideal. However, my training for my triathlon has kept me pounding the pavement in addition to cross training. I'm hoping that my previous marathon training experience combined with my fortitude and stubbornness will get me through my race in October. For some reason, Mother Nature has … Continue reading Chicago Marathon training has officially begun
Looking at myself in the mirror
Jesi and I have recently taken up weight lifting. We signed up with a personal trainer at our gym because picking up heavy things requires a multitude of steps running the gambit from easy (learning the proper form) to hard (actually getting a squat rack on leg day). Of everything though, the hardest has been … Continue reading Looking at myself in the mirror
Building a Path Toward a Successful 2018
A sneak peak into what I am planning for 2018
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