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!!!!

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Scheduled Races

Littlefoot Triathlon
Bolder Boulder 10K
Highland Ranch Sprint
Boulder Long Triathlon
Redman Iron Distance

Red Canyon Ride

August 08, 2006

I got into town pretty early this morning for my ride. My hip flexor/low back strain is already hurting. I thought maybe I should just get some rest today --- Nah.

Off on the bike. Riding low and fast in my aerobars. The hip did hurt a little but only on the up-side of pedaling. Got going pretty good real early in the ride. Pushing a larger ring but stayed in the 80-90's for cadence.

Once I got to the hills and tried to push the hills hard, my injury really kicked my ass. Standing out of the saddle hurt worse. But I still pushed as hard as I could to get up the hills and relaxed on the downhills. Got out to the turnaround and decided I would try and push harder getting back - mostly on the downhill sides. Got my speed up to around 45 MPH at times. I am feeling much more comfortable in my aerobars than I have in the past.

Got back into town and took a look at my numbers. Not quite as fast as my last trip out there but considering my injury I think I did well. Total miles: 24.3 Average speed: 17.1 That's slower than I like to go but considering the pain - I think that it is just right.

My boss talked to me this morning about a book her is reading - I think it is called the Millionaires Mind. Anyway, the quote that we talked about was " to keep your life positive, do not hang out with people who are "Shit-Magnets" these are negative people who seem to attract - SHIT. You know them, everything is always wrong, depressing, and nothing ever goes right for them. So the words of wisdom for today area to " Stay Away From Shit Magnets"

posted by Mondo @ 9:43 AM

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