Ironman Arizona

Ironman Arizona

Sunday, November 30, 2008

I've Officially Lost My Mind...

I signed up to do the Ironman Arizona next November 22, 2009. I watched the race last week and just felt like it was something I wanted to challenge myself to do. My mid life crisis. I will actually turn 40 soon, within the next 10 years I mean, and have always said I would do one at some point. The way it works out is to get into a race you actually have to be at the race site to sign up because they fill up within a matter of hours. I was there and thought why not so I asked Kristi for permission and she said yes. So I have 359 days until I swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles one after the other. I'm already feeling the pressure. If you want to go for a bike ride, swim, or a run let me know I need the training. I will also be doing 3 half ironman races one in California one in Boise and one in Lake Stevens, Washington to prepare for the big one. I know I'm crazy so feel free to tell me but I already know. Encouragement and support would be greatly appreciated along the way. If you want to come to the race it is a great time and very motivational and we have plenty of room in the big van... the more the merrier. Thanks to Kristi and the kids for allowing me to go crazy....

2 comments:

Anthony and Kristi said...

Well, I think you are officially insane - ha!!! :) But, that is very impressive! We will definitely be thinking of you and praying for you over the next year! Good luck with your training! You'll have to keep us updated!

Love you all and can't wait to see you in a few weeks!!

Jeff and Kim said...

Crap! You really have lost your mind!! Gosh, this might motivate me to get off my butt and start running again...just to feel like I'm helping you stay motivated.

I'm pretty sure that Jeff wants to be there so count us in for the celebration!!

Love you guys!