Is This Thing On?

I'm back! It's been over three years since I've posted on this blog and, honestly, I forgot that I even had it.

So what have I been up to since February 2010? Let's see...

• Started a new job
• Started working with a Coach
• Completed my first Half Ironman - Charleston 2011
• Got my first podium - 3rd place Tri Adventure Spring 2012
• First in age group in the 2012 Virginia Triathlon Series
• Bought a new bike - a 2011 Cervelo P2 that I've renamed Optimus Prime
• Signed up for my first Ironman - 2013 Beach 2 Battleship in Wilmington, NC

That last note is why I'm here. I plan to chronicle my journey as I check off a bucket list item. I'll never forget the first thing that I told my wife, Mindy, when I crossed the finish line after my first HIM - "There is no way in hell I'll ever do an Ironman." Well, here I am.

I can honestly say that I'm in the best shape of my life and it seems odd to say that as I approach 35 years old. Can I still dunk a basketball, probably not and it would likely look like this:



But, I can swim, bike, and run circles around the old me and that feels pretty good. I'll do my best to post at least twice each week on a variety of topics.

So what's on tap for today and the weekend?Well, it started off in the pool with 25x50 on :55. It's one of those workouts that looks harmless on paper until you get into the meat of it. I'll lift weights during lunch and then I've got a 50 minute run that has some intensity thrown in. Tomorrow is just an easy hour aerobic ride and Sunday I get to test out my HIM pace with a tempo run. There will probably be a few beers and basketball games watched as well. Cheers!