This morning was rough. I did not get home from work until about one o'clock in the morning. After I did get home I could not fall asleep at all. However, when the alarm went off at 7:30 I got up and got ready to go, but not before I scavenged enough change to get an energy drink to give me a boost. Thank you Venom ha ha.
Jacob and a friend from high school named Jessica came to run with me today. This is not the same Jessica that I talked about in my first post. That being said once we got there I took them both to look at the different trails. I really was not expecting to do the long trail today, but Jacob suggested it, and even though I was dreading it I agreed. I am so glad that we did because that extra mile had a lot of nice views from the top of the trail. It was also very nice to see the full course. Jessica was making the both of us look bad though ha ha. Jacob joked a couple of times saying that Jessica was our trainer, and that the other pedestrians were probably wondering how much she charges us.
Overall, I feel much better today. I ran the same distance as the first day if not a little further. When we stopped I was not nearly as tired as I was Monday. I am happy with this progress after only two workouts. I will stretch my self a little more tomorrow,and I am going to attempt the whole two and a half miles of the trail. I am off the rest of the day so I will be able to recoup all day, and I may swim or hit the weight room tomorrow also.
It is days like today you realize you have good friends. Not many friends would be willing to wake up early in the morning and go jogging with you. Thank you Jacob and Jessica. The support means a lot.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Beginning (Day 1)
Hello all. For those who do not know my name is Landon. Not long ago I was approached by my best friend Jacob to do an Ironman. The ironic thing about Jacob is he is currently battling cancer. Throughout he has shown nothing but courage, and I guess you could say that it really inspired me to change my lifestyle and habits.
Anyone who is unfamiliar with an Ironman let me explain. It is a relatively easy enough concept. You begin with an 2.4 mile swim, then you move onto a 112 mile bike ride, and finish it up with a 26.2 mile run. Like I said an easy enough concept. However, the training can be brutal and it takes many months to prepare.
Over the next year and a half or so I will be teaming up with friends and family to help me train for the Redman Ironman in Oklahoma City in September of 2012. Through the support of my loving wife Ashley, best friend Jacob, my friend Jessica, and the help of many others I hope achieve the goal of completing the race. Oh one more little tidbit of information that I must inform my readers of is our team name. Jacob and I decided on the name the Wolfpack. This is because back in high school we watched a lot of wrestling, and we loved the NWO Wolfpac. So no, it is not a reference to Hangover although those movies are great.
Today I began my training, and while it wasn't all bad it felt like an epic fail. However, it was just day one and you can not look at the bad you must take the positives. I woke up bright and early at 7:30, and for those who know me that is a win for my in itself. I met Jessica at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve at around 8:30, and so it began. This was the first time I had ever been on the trails at Arbor Hills, and can I say ouch there were some pretty long hills on that course. It was much different than the trusty old treadmill that is for sure. I completed a mile and was spent. Walking away from the experience I realized that it was quite an accomplishment. I mean I am almost 30 not exactly a spring chicken anymore. I felt really good afterwards though and that is always a bonus.
I hope that by doing this I not only change my life, but help change and inspire peoples lives around me. I must also say thank you to Jacob for the inspiration and courage he has shown me. Without him I don't believe this dream would have ever become a reality. I hope that many people read this blog, and follow their dreams. Thanks for reading.
Anyone who is unfamiliar with an Ironman let me explain. It is a relatively easy enough concept. You begin with an 2.4 mile swim, then you move onto a 112 mile bike ride, and finish it up with a 26.2 mile run. Like I said an easy enough concept. However, the training can be brutal and it takes many months to prepare.
Over the next year and a half or so I will be teaming up with friends and family to help me train for the Redman Ironman in Oklahoma City in September of 2012. Through the support of my loving wife Ashley, best friend Jacob, my friend Jessica, and the help of many others I hope achieve the goal of completing the race. Oh one more little tidbit of information that I must inform my readers of is our team name. Jacob and I decided on the name the Wolfpack. This is because back in high school we watched a lot of wrestling, and we loved the NWO Wolfpac. So no, it is not a reference to Hangover although those movies are great.
Today I began my training, and while it wasn't all bad it felt like an epic fail. However, it was just day one and you can not look at the bad you must take the positives. I woke up bright and early at 7:30, and for those who know me that is a win for my in itself. I met Jessica at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve at around 8:30, and so it began. This was the first time I had ever been on the trails at Arbor Hills, and can I say ouch there were some pretty long hills on that course. It was much different than the trusty old treadmill that is for sure. I completed a mile and was spent. Walking away from the experience I realized that it was quite an accomplishment. I mean I am almost 30 not exactly a spring chicken anymore. I felt really good afterwards though and that is always a bonus.
I hope that by doing this I not only change my life, but help change and inspire peoples lives around me. I must also say thank you to Jacob for the inspiration and courage he has shown me. Without him I don't believe this dream would have ever become a reality. I hope that many people read this blog, and follow their dreams. Thanks for reading.
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