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Ironman Training 2014.1

Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
January - 
Snowy Hill Repeats
2014 arrived with holiday weight gain and a severe lack of motivation.  I hired a coach to get me through Ironman and it was a new year; I had a fresh start.  It took a few weeks, but I finally decided to get back to it.  I was still in physical therapy, so there was very little swimming, but I hit the roads on foot and I hit the trainer in my living room.

  • Swim - 3297 yards
  • Bike - 10 hrs 5 min
  • Run - 30.26 miles

February - 
Once I had a few weeks of training down, I actually wanted to get going.  The tri club had an official cycling challenge for February, so I spent a good deal of time on the bike and the trainer.  I was told my trainer selfies weren't good enough, so I tried to come up with some creative ways to keep myself motivated.  I think I did a decent job!  My run was finally picking up and it actually started to feel good.  I was beginning to enjoy myself!
At least its hydration!!
Outsourcing to the dog

Outsourcing to Minnie Mouse

Outsourcing to the Rabbit


  • Swim - 2300 yards
  • Bike - 16 hrs 44 min
  • Run - 49 miles
  • Things to note - 
    • I finally broke 30 minutes in a 5k.  The Polar Bear run was a great day for me!!!
    • I had the most amazing run ever from Sausalito, CA to San Francisco, CA

Just after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
Who knows what ATC member you will find while training?

 March 1 - March 14-

March brought warmer weather and I was finally able to get a few rides on my bike outside.  My first outdoor ride was at Silk Sheets with a few teammates and it was awful. I felt so out of shape.  I had about 6 weeks before my Half Ironman in Florida and I needed to get rolling.  My run was feeling great! I had the Georgia Half Marathon coming up and I was feeling great about a PR.  For once, I was excited about the things to come.  I was trained and I was ready.  

  • Swim - 2400 yards
  • Bike - 7 hrs 2 min
  • Run - 36 miles
With Lauren, Amanda, and Mark at The Polar Bear Run



The pain of a 5k PR


ATC at The Polar Bear Run (check out all the hardware!)

To be continued.....

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