1/22/12

Let the Adventure to Ironman 70.3 Begin

The goal has been set. The races have been selected. I have a Coach. Let the Adventure Begin…
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I AM GOINGTO BE AN IRONMAN…or at least half of one!

This is a big year for me, so I wanted to celebrate the year with some big things. Here is what’s on tap:

April 15th – Clyde’s 10K
April 28th – DERBY HALF MARATHON – this is a biggie (one of my “A” Races) cause I’m going to be there when my BFF MsPattey achieves her goal of her 1st Marathon!
May 20th – Warrior Dash – for grins and giggles.
June 6th - 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
June 24th – Philly Triathlon
Aug  5th – IRONMAN 70.3 NATIONAL HARBOR!!!!!!!!!
Sept 27-30 – 25TH CLASS REUNION – WEST POINT'
Oct 6th – Seagull Century
Oct 21st – Army 10 Miler
IMTarusAnd to make this whole season even mo betta…I have IM Tarus Nelson, who will from now on be know at Coach Lionheart, as my Training Consultant. I know what you are thinking…how much does THAT cost. Well, Tarus just got his USAT Coach Certification and has started a non-profit youth triathlon team (Strive to Tri) – his goal this year is to send a group of youths this year to participate in 4 races with the funds raised. So, for a $600 donation to Strive to Tri (which I give half up front and only pay the remaining when I complete my goal race of the 70.3 and am satisfied with the services provided and my results). Strive to Tri is a Jr. Tri Team dedicated to exposing minority youths to the triathlon sport while promoting a healthier, fun lifestyle. All proceeds from Coach Lionhearts consultations will ensure our children have the resources their counterparts possess.


P.S. He does more than just coach triathletes. FYI.

I am already satisfied (albeit a tad hysterical and obsessive compulsive). He is/has already put a training plan together for me (whew, chile, intense but doable) as well as a nutrition plan (he is trying to get me to go all vegan…I’m a work in process) and I have emailed, texted and talked with him on the phone incessantly numerous times over the past few days.
I can’t wait to get started. I AM A TRIATHLET!!!

Do you have any big goals set for this year? What ya doing? Tell me all about it & lets keep each other accountable.

8 comments:

  1. I love following your adventures. They are inspirational. Thanks.

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  2. My right hip will not allow me to run, so five days per week, exercises to tighten, tone and sculpt. It helps to hold myself accountable by writing it down often. So far this year I've been pretty consistent.

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  3. I love it! For $100 I will hire you to pass on all of his Tri wisdom. LOL I believe in you. You can do this.

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  4. What about PeasantMan? I can't BELIEVE you put the Seagull Century on your list! See, peer pressure may make me think about doing this hellish ride again!! I will be talking with Tarus soon and may use his services too.

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  5. What about PeasantMan? I can't BELIEVE you put the Seagull Century on your list! See, peer pressure may make me think about doing this hellish ride again!! I will be talking with Tarus soon and may use his services too.

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  6. You can do it lady. Hopefully I will be doing the warrior Dash, it just seems hellish fun! =)

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  7. IronMan - nice. As a runner, I was well aware of what 13.1 and 26.2 stickers on cars ment but I had to look up 70.3 and 140.6 because I had no idea! Good luck to you!

    This year, I'm shooting for a 100K in March. Would like to get pregnant sometime after that but that is out of my control. The plan after March is to start training for a 100 miler in the Fall and let the chips fall where they may.

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  8. how did I miss this post????? Congratulations!!! Now I know who coach lionheart is LOL got it!!!

    now that sounds like the best $$ you could ever spend.. good luck to the kids and I know you will take it to the ironman!!!

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