Where do I start? As I write this first post tonight I am 149 days from attempting to complete IronMan Florida in Panama City Beach, FL. For those unfamiliar with the event, the IronMan consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. The pro's will finish in a little over 8 hours and I just hope to finish.
The road to this point has been an interesting one. It began when I ruptured my Achilles tendon in a touch football game in October 2005. The recovery process started with a modest goal, run again. This led to a half marathon with my buddy Chris in September 2006.
Though not a runner by any stretch of the imagination I was beginning to develop a liking for the sport. On a whim I talked a group of friends into training for the Pocono Marathon in May of 2007. Injuries reduced the group from five to two. My buddy Chris and I both completed our marathons in respectable time of about 4 hrs.
A note to any considering a first marathon, avoid running one in the mountains. It turns out that running downhill is just as bad (maybe worse) then running uphill. Consider this lesson learned, the hard way, a common theme for me.
Following the marathon I started to work in a little time in the pool and on the bike work. I completed my first sprint triathlon (0.25 swim / 15 mile bike / 3.1 mile run) in August of 2007 followed by a late season sprint in September and I was hooked! The rest seems like a blur to me.
When I get my mind set on something I tend to go all in...this would be no different. I started training in earnest in January of 2008 with a goal of completing a Half IronMan in 2008 and a Full IronMan in 2009. The first goal has been met and now onto the final leg of the journey
The road to this point has been an interesting one. It began when I ruptured my Achilles tendon in a touch football game in October 2005. The recovery process started with a modest goal, run again. This led to a half marathon with my buddy Chris in September 2006.
Though not a runner by any stretch of the imagination I was beginning to develop a liking for the sport. On a whim I talked a group of friends into training for the Pocono Marathon in May of 2007. Injuries reduced the group from five to two. My buddy Chris and I both completed our marathons in respectable time of about 4 hrs.
A note to any considering a first marathon, avoid running one in the mountains. It turns out that running downhill is just as bad (maybe worse) then running uphill. Consider this lesson learned, the hard way, a common theme for me.
Following the marathon I started to work in a little time in the pool and on the bike work. I completed my first sprint triathlon (0.25 swim / 15 mile bike / 3.1 mile run) in August of 2007 followed by a late season sprint in September and I was hooked! The rest seems like a blur to me.
When I get my mind set on something I tend to go all in...this would be no different. I started training in earnest in January of 2008 with a goal of completing a Half IronMan in 2008 and a Full IronMan in 2009. The first goal has been met and now onto the final leg of the journey
Orsini...yo da man! This is awesome, keep up the good work, I will check back to see your entries as you continue to build for your Iron Man.
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