The Iron Geek
My personal journey of going from an overweight IT leader to an Ironman.
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The Road To Florida…
On this Saturday, November 5th, I will compete in my first Ironman Triathlon. I will swim 2.4 miles, ride my bike for 112 more and then slug it out on a 26.2 mile marathon. All in less than 17 hours.
I will do this.
I will take it down.
The last 18 months have been an epic journey. When I started out, I could barely run 100 yards or swim even the length of a pool. I’m not going to lie, I am nervous about this event. It’s hard to believe that something I have worked for so long for is only a few days away (We leave for Florida in the morning).
But as my coach recently reminded me, I have accomplished every goal that I have set out for myself:
- Complete a 5K (check)
- Complete a 10K (check)
- Complete a 13.1 Half Marathon (check)
- Complete a Marathon (check)
- Complete a Sprint Triathlon (check)
- Complete an Olympic Triathlon (check)
- Complete an Ironman 70.3 (check)
- Complete an Ironman (Saturday, November 5th, 2011)
This goal will be no different. Because I am ready. I am focused. I will take it down.
For those interested, you can track my progress online at www.ironman.com. I am Bib# 1336. On race day (the race starts at 7:00 am Central Time) they will offer an athlete tracker that will provide you with my split times as well as a live video stream of the finish line (for those who are up that late).
I am really going to need all the good vibes that you can send my way on race day. Any you can spare, please send my way. =)
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gillsquirt said:
you get ALL the good vibes! so excited for you, you are a monster!
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hinukshines said:
you have all the good vibes! Enjoy yourself, and take it down!!
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lagirlontherun said:
no doubt you are going to TAKE IT DOWN! i will be cheering you on through the internet!
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peejaymc said:
You’re gonna kill it. I’ll be watching and cheering from Texas!
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thomasmcenany said:
Good luck.
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runtastic said:
Oh man, it’s gonna be awesome and you’re gonna do awesome! Can’t wait to read all about it!
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ceebeedoeslife said:
So excited for you!!
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dawnversion2point0 said:
Can’t to her all about it!
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phrequency said:
just a digit under my bib number from atlanta! lol. best of luck!
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runningonawhim said:
Dude, you are the man! I look up to you. Good luck.
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amyrunning said:
Good luck! I’ll be tracking you from London
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queenoflean said:
After running my first marathon, I am even MORE impressed by the thought of Ironmans. You are AWESOME. You will take it down.
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swimbikeren said:
You’re ready! Go get some!
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robindoesrunning reblogged this from irongeek and added:
FL this weekend!!! Track him and cheer him on!!
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strengthforsuze said:
I know you can do it!!
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