Tri - Runner's Roost

A blog from a "Middle of the Pack Marathoner" starting his journey from Newbie to Ironman. The ride is awesome!

 
I Don’t Wanna Stop

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History
I started running in January of 2004 to get in shape. I had gained too much weight and felt terrible. I was able to run my first 5K 3 months later. 2 years later and 50 lbs lighter, I have continued to push for greater goals and have run 5 marathons and I am training for an Iron distance triathlon now. Everyday I wake up with a positive attitude towards life, training and my future.
Marathons Completed
Arizona RockNRoll 2007
Salt Lake City Marathon 2006
Steamboat Marathon 2005
Boulder Backroads 2005
Las Vegas Marathon 2005
Why do I Tri?
Should be why do I want to Tri? I want to see just how far I can push myself. With everyday I am in the best shape of my life. And I'm never going back!!!!
Sponsors
Elite Family Fitness-Canon City
BB's Tanning and Massage
Scheduled Races
Littlefoot Triathlon
Bolder Boulder 10K
Highland Ranch Sprint
Boulder Long Triathlon
Redman Iron Distance
Difficult Times
July 20, 2006
The last 2 weeks have been very difficult. I came out to New Hampshire to help care for my sick Mother and now I sit here holding her hand as she waits to move on. Why is it so difficult to let go? Even when she has expressed the need to move on and she tells everyone not to be sad. She has said her goodbyes, and we have said ours, but that does not make it any easier. At times I feel jealous of my Brother and Sister. They have had more time with Mom than I have. I was born 13 years after them. So in reality they have had Mom for 13 more years than I have. I also moved to Colorado in 1986 and although I have visited as often as possible I feel saddened that I did not visit more. what would life have been if I would have never moved. Life is too short - we all need to get the things done that we know we have to do. There is no time for waiting around. I called every weekend and talked with her and Dad. I hope it was enough to let her know how much I love her. She is stronger than anyone I know. That's my Mom.
Today i signed up for the Steamboat Springs Triathlon, this is my A-Race for this year and my longest Traithlon yet. I am devoting this race to my Mother. I did wish that she would have been able to watch me race in Boston next year, or the Timberman Triathlon next year. She has never been able to attend any of my races in Colorado. I really wanted to make her proud - I think she is. I guess she will be able to watch all of my races in the future. She will have the best seat in the house. I hope that her guiding hand will be there to push me forward when I get tired. My training will take on a new urgency and intensity. I want to make her proud of me.
In Loving Memory of my Mother - Theresa Maynard - I'll miss you Mom.
John
posted by Mondo @ 12:36 PM  
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HPIM0667 Name: John Maynard
Home: Canon City, Colorado, United States
About Me: In 2008 I completed a full Ironman. Since that time I have continued to keep myself in a decent shape with running and hiking. As the years have rolled on so has my midsection. With my 50th birthday behind me I have embarked on another journey in life. This journey will take me into my next decade in the best shape of my entire life. It's time to kick life into overdrive.
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