I am new to the sport of triathlons. I would not yet call myself a triathlete seeing as how I have not competed in a triathlon. To date the most competitive swim/bike/run race that has been conquered by me is the Nashville 13.1 half marathon. Since this race in April of 2008 I have fallen off of the deep end with staying fit. I am 25 years old and weigh 209lbs. That is the highest number of lb's that the scale has seen when I am on it.
So the Story Begins:
I was recently at the Louisville Ironman 140.6. That is where my mental preparation began before I actually knew I was actually mentally preparing for something. It was motivating to see the pro's finish the race. However, all though I did not stay to see the average joe's finish I was motivated by them the most. I realized that although I am fat, out of shape, and drink too much beer I can finish a triathlon. My brother and I came up with the genius idea to compete in the Ironman 70.3 in Branson, MO on Sept. 19, 2010. To tell you the truth my mental preparation began on the car ride home from Louisville to St. Louis. My wife decided to fall asleep in the passenger seat. The dogs were even sleeping in the back seat. I had 4 hours to think about anything and everything. The only thing that even crossed my mind was finishing my own triathlon. I mean after all I can swim 1.2, bike 56, and run 13.1 right?
It is now Sept. 15 and my training began last week. I have one year to go from not even knowing how to swim and breathe at the same time to finishing a half marathon. Since last week my training schedule has consisted of 5 runs ranging from 2.0 miles to 3.75 miles. My blog will document all of the trials and tribulations along the way to completing my first triathlon and then onto my first Ironman 70.3.
A little bit about me:
My name is Robby and I am 25 years old. I recently married my wife Beth and we have two dogs (Captain and Morgan). All of my life I have been involved in sports. Once I graduated from college and got my first real job in sales I have decided to put my fitness and overall health behind me. I travel Monday through Thursday for work and have found that it is hard for me to get my needed exercise. This is why the Ironman is a motivation for me. I know that I have something to look forward to not only for my health and fitness but also for me. I need to prove to myself that I can complete this. My journey from being out of shape and never having competed in a triathlon to finishing an Ironman 70.3 will be documented in the days, weeks, and months to follow.
