The Decision Is Made

I'm doing the Ironman.
Training will start after R4tK. Better start working out a training plan, clean and service the bike, and check if there's mold growing on the swim gear. Hope I can find all my training bits and pieces.
"A winner is someone who sets their goals, commits themselves to those goals and then pursues their goals with all the ability that is given to them. That requires someone who believes in themselves, who will make self sacrifices, work hard, and maintain the determination to perform at the best of their ability." - C. Leeman Bennett

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  1. Ellie8022 March 2007 at 14:25

    Good work - I love reading blogs of crazy ironman sorts such as yourself! Actually I saw on CR that you posted that you refound your motivation by focussing back on the running. I think I am going to take your advice! Good luck with the training.

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  2. Anonymous22 March 2007 at 20:45

    Excellent, I look forward to reading all about it :-)

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  3. miners22 March 2007 at 21:34

    great to the fire's come back mate. What was your previous history with the big dance?

    oh and mate - if you do happen to work out roughly how much it DOES cost to train for the IM, then please - I do NOT want to know ;)

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  4. Unknown24 March 2007 at 06:32

    Thanks for the support guys. I'll to keep this blog up to date to keep you all informed. Miners I think you may be right, you don't want to know how much it costs to train for the IM. Ignorant bliss is the best place to be.

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  5. Hamburglar25 March 2007 at 14:54

    For a guy who wants to do an Ironman one day and many commitments to juggle, I will read with interest how you mange to balance things.

    Good luck with the training!

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