I'm signed up for Ironman Wisconsin on September 8th, 2013. It will be my first full distance Ironman triathlon: 2.4 mi swim; 112 mi bike; 26.2 mi run.
I am a "normal" person and not a super athlete, but I have drive and conviction and I believe this is something I can and will complete. Along the way, I have decided to also raise money for Heartland Alliance and their efforts to end poverty.
I'm intending to use this blog to update you on my training, both mileage and statistics, as well as my physical and mental transformation along the way.
We just returned from a two week overseas adventure to Morocco and Spain late last night so I am quite tired, but I am also finding myself energized and excited for my first Ironman workout!
I'm heading to Train Chicago for a compu-training class with Njoy Racing to kick-start my "base building". A compu-trainer is an indoor cycling simulator that measures one's power wattage, heart rate and cadence. The computer is in the rotor in on your bike's rear wheel and applies various pressure to simulate real life hills, etc. The studio can also show videos on a screen in front of you for further simulation.
Here's what a compu-trainer class looks like
I'm glad that I have this class to attend, otherwise, I'm sure I'd find myself on my couch or in bed early trying to recover from my jet lag!
I am a "normal" person and not a super athlete, but I have drive and conviction and I believe this is something I can and will complete. Along the way, I have decided to also raise money for Heartland Alliance and their efforts to end poverty.
I'm intending to use this blog to update you on my training, both mileage and statistics, as well as my physical and mental transformation along the way.
We just returned from a two week overseas adventure to Morocco and Spain late last night so I am quite tired, but I am also finding myself energized and excited for my first Ironman workout!
I'm heading to Train Chicago for a compu-training class with Njoy Racing to kick-start my "base building". A compu-trainer is an indoor cycling simulator that measures one's power wattage, heart rate and cadence. The computer is in the rotor in on your bike's rear wheel and applies various pressure to simulate real life hills, etc. The studio can also show videos on a screen in front of you for further simulation.
Here's what a compu-trainer class looks likeI'm glad that I have this class to attend, otherwise, I'm sure I'd find myself on my couch or in bed early trying to recover from my jet lag!
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