The Tools

Support

Training for these races will no doubt be one of the more difficult things I’ve done. Staying focused will be difficult while trying to balance Heather, the baby on the way, work, the house, and umpteen other things. I’m hoping to use this blog as a way to hold myself accountable. I’ll try to update it each day (or at least a couple times each week) with a quick training log entry and probably some random and not so random thoughts.

Heather has been extremely understanding of all that has gone into me starting to train. My family and friends are always supportive. (cue cheesy music from a family tv show) They are always there to encourage me and motivate me to do my best. When I am having a case of the blah’s, they are there to sympathize, let me have a pity party or tell me to quit bitchin. I hope everyone knows how greatly I appreciate all that you do.

My buddy Jason (IM finisher from previous post) is going to kinda coach me through this first year. He’s been an awesome source of info. Hopefully he hasn’t gotten too tired of all my questions yet. He’s going to help me create a suitable training plan. You can find hundreds of plans on the internet, but they can be a little generic and BOOORRRINNGG.

My buddy Jeff (fellow marathoner from Mercedes post) has been another great source of information. He’s completed 8 marathons now and has been there to answer all my random questions as they came to me at work. We are going to do an Ironman together one day. Jeff has also made huge strides in his personal goals. You can check out his story at http://harperfitness.blogspot.com/. Since he started running marathons, he has dropped 60 lbs. That kind of “transformation” is very admirable and inspiring.

I’m not sure when I’ll be able to update next because my sister is having their little girl sometime tomorrow and we are heading that way to see them. I’ll try get back on sometime Friday or this weekend. Have a great weekend!