ironman

Yesterday I competed in Ironman California. Except for a very painful sunburn I am no worse for the wear. In fact I am going to repeat the distance next Sunday at the Superfrog (a race used to train navy seals). We get one shot at life and you never want to grow old saying what if. I hope all of those who read this find the strength to make your dreams come true. I wish you all well.

I am two weeks out and I am sick. I have worked out once in the last week. How is that for pressure?

I am not sure, but I might be able to pull this off. I have dropped 5 pounds this week on a zero carb diet. I am sure much of that is dehydration which is common with a diet such as this. I biked 40 miles yesterday and then jogged an agonizing 4 miles. This is still a far cry from an ironman, but who knows.

The most amazing thing about this whole journey is that I have not lost a single pound. I ran a 12.5 miles Sat, Rode 30 on my bike then ran 3 yesterday, and will swim a mile and a half today. I am really surprised. I am 6’2”/205 pounds so I am going on a no carb diet. I did that when I first started training and caught a nasty virus and let the diet go. The weight came back after I stopped dieting. I feel that the biggest thing I can do before the Ironman Half in just over a month is enter 10 pounds lighter. I believe that the 10 pounds could take 30 mins off of my time.

I am still working out. I was on my back for 10 days lately with a nasty flu. I am working out daily now, but have only 40 days left to train.

I am still working out. I was on my back for 10 days lately with a nasty flu. I am working out daily now, but have only 40 days left to train.

Today I completed a duathlon. Wow it was hard and I did not do well. It was only a 2.5 mile run, followed by a 15 mile bike ride, and the run repeated one more time. I was 55 out of 65. I was exhausted later on in the day. I am worried about being ready for the ironman in 75 days. Ha. I can laugh about it.

I am working out. Only 45 mins at a time. I am waiting till I feel better before I really push it. Do you think I can do it? Ha..don’t tell me. I am seeking some swimming advice over my winter holiday. I would be a fool not to seek out those who have experience. 103 days to go.

Just got my 3k bike from a member of ebay. Sure that is a lot of money to spend, especially on someone like me. I do want to make my goal and be able to live to talk about it. One thing that I do know is to respect the distance. Pay now or pay later. I am sick with a cold, but am doing modified workouts. Only 114 days to the ironman 70, this is laughable but exciting at the same time. My new book that I did with my students should be hitting stores by xmas.

Meant to workout before work today. I forgot to set my alarm and almost was late to work. I have been working out in the evening. Things seem to just go well when you are exercising. I feel happier and seem to better with relationships. I off to see Cafe Tacuba tomorrow night.