Welcome! This is my logbook. This is my diary. This is my report card. This is where I share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of my triathlon training.
I got the itch to begin triathlons after seeing the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii one Saturday on TV. I thought, "Wow, these guys are moving 140+ miles powered only by their feet! I wish I could do that!" I set out on my dad's Pegasus bike from the 1970s, my beat up pair of running shoes, and a pair of compression shorts to begin my training.
In 2009, I ran my first triathlon. The Winona Lake sprint triathlon took just about everything I had to give to complete, but I finished. I caught the bug. I was slow, out of shape, but determined. My spirit lasted a few months, but died out when school started back up.
I have Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an anxiety/panic disorder, and suffer from depression. In 2010, I found myself completely inactive, self-medicating with alcohol and other drugs, and with decreased social functionality. I had begun to withdraw from school, work, and personal relationships. At the suggestion of my then fiance (now wife), I began biking the 5 miles to classes.
I quickly discovered the therapeutic benefits associated with exercise, and I reignited my desire to be a triathlete. Not only did I reignite my desire, I decided to make a commitment, and set a lofty goal for myself: to compete in the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii by the time I turn 30.
I'm well on my way at this point, having competed in the Ironman 70.3 race in Muncie, IN after just one year of training. I've completed several sprint triathlons, and continue to train on a daily basis. I'm doubling my efforts this coming year, pushing in the weight room, utilizing supplements, and consulting with a coach to create an appropriate training program.
Here you'll be able to find race reports, training success and challenges, and product reviews. Feel free to leave thoughts, share your experience, or ask questions. I'm no expert, but I can guarantee a real, human response. Come back soon!
