9 days until race day at Ironman Wisconsin, where I will attempt to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles of hills & run 26.2 miles around Madison with 2500 other athletes. With the extra time due to tapering, though I'd reflect on the journey up to this point.
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| One of my favorite rides includes a 4 mile climb up Fort mountain; the view. |
Ive been asked the question:"why do an Ironman?" Well, my answer is, I enjoy riding my bike long hours, its cathartic. I enjoy running & persistently trying to push the pace. Can't say I enjoy swimming, because I don't. It's a means to an end, so I do it. Every work out in the pool feels like a huge accomplishment, but that in itself is rewarding.
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| 6 hours with you & your friend, a couple bikes & the open road, what's not to love? |
Over the last 7 months, my training has been solid. Managed to dodge potential injuries so far, which is a full time job in itself. The Isagenix foods definitely played a part in injury prevention, as I could feel how my body recovered better than before I started eating the foods. Too bad it can't do anything to prevent my toenails from falling off or the blisters & saddle sores!
Now, looking back on all the fun, its been a great ride.
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| Sometimes, when I didn't feel like riding by myself, I tagged along with the boys. |
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| But most of the time, I ride alone. (with Eminem) |
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| Have been blessed with an excellent swimming facility, never crowded. |
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| Toenails are overrated. |
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| One of my favorite things, seeing the sunrise. Beautiful |
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| The Argon, Kask & Giro, all a part of me now. |
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| A day in my life. Strength,swim, bike, run, recover |
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| Yeah! |
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| Lime cucumber Gatorade, Yum!!! I train hard for this stuff. |
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| One of the best training days spent around Chattanooga |
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| Some great running partners, Sunday Runday!! So thankful for these girls. |
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| My daughters encouraging me all the way. |
