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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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
Up, Up, And Away------
March 06, 2007

GOOOOOD Morning World!!!!!!!!


Another great day to train. You know, it's weird to wake up in the morning and immediately start thinking about what kind of training is scheduled for the day. Even before the coffee is done, I'm already dressed in whatever training clothes I will be needing for the morning. Most people are still dreaming, no idea what they will do for the day. Here I am up and about.


So what did I do this morning? Well thanks to the almighty weather gods - this morning was a little colder than I expected, but I did go for a major bike workout. I did pure hillwork - mountain work. The local highway 50 leaves Canon City to the West and goes uphill for 8 miles. the grade is significant for the most part. I was able to keep up a pretty good pace and never had to fall into my 3rd chain-ring. I did have to get out of the saddle more than I liked but hey, I felt strong till the I got over the top. I used my training bike " Athena " for the extra weight. (don't' tell her that--shhhhh). After a half mile recovery on the top I sped down at about 43-44 mph until I got to the turnoff for Skyline Drive. Then I did another 2.5 mile climb up that route and headed back to my car after. All in all a good workout. I hope the weather continues to cooperate - this is a lot better than my trainer.


Tomorrow I am back in the pool, then a run in the afternoon. I am still working on my nutrition plan and it is coming along pretty good. I'll get that posted as soon as it is finished. Until tomorrow - keep training, keep warm, keep active and stay young!!!!!!
posted by Mondo @ 1:28 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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