My Trek to an Iron Man

On July 11, 2009 I completed my 1st “Sprint” triathlon in 1 hour 18 minutes.  Slow time but great personal accomplishment.  I smoked for 20 years and needed a goal to help me quit.  I gave up one addiction for another. (Albeit a healthy one).  At 35 I am in the best shape of my life.  My goal is to complete a full Iron Man triathlon in the fall of 2010.  Here is my trek to rightfully get my Iron Man Tattoo on my leg.

Here are my goals for the next year:

• Finish 3 more Sprint Tri’s (1/4 mile Swim; 8-10 mile bike; 3 mile run)
• Finish the Disney full marathon in January 2010 in 4 hours (26.2 Miles)
• Finish a 70.3 Iron Man in the Summer of 2010 (1.2-mile swim; 56-mile bike ride; 13.1-mile run)
• Finish a full IRON MAN triathlon in Fall of 2010 (2.4 miles swim; 115 mile bike ride; 26.2 mile run)

It’s going to be a challenge, but after completing my first Triathlon, I know I can do this.  I am not going to finsh 1st. But I am going to finish.