Ive had a small but ongoing dispute with a close friend. I love the
guy like a brother, but struggle to convince him that a Half is a Half
and not a full. The Ironman company host Ironman 70.3 races, and he has
completed two. He does not have a problem removing the 70.3 from it, but
i do. Most people do actually. Just like some
people say ive done a 5k marathon, mini marathon or a 26 mile tour de
france(WTF?). Sounds funny, but it happens, often done by people who
have not felt the hardships of the actual event and find no harm in it.
The fact is, an Ironman is a 2.6 mile swim,
112, mile bike, 26.2 mile run. The Half is just that, HALF. It is common
knowledge that it takes alot more sacrifice, time, hardship and pain to
finish double the distance. Attempting to say the two races are the
same, is like saying:
I have ONE, TWO, THREE HALF IRONMANS under my belt and
im training for a full Ironman, i have not worn any Ironman
merchandise (except for my watch), called myself an Ironman or said i
have done an Ironman. Point is, the race must be respected, not many
have accomplished the great feat and few attempt to even try.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
2Weeks away.......
Training Smarter > Training Harder
Stable Watts> Hammering
Time Trialing + Triathlon =<3
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Runners Prayer
I am Down to 3 long runs before my Ironman and its kinda nerve wrecking, its what haunts me most going it to this monster of a race. It gives me the Heebies Jeebies just thinking about it. Tomorrow im sent to run 14miles and just going to take it step by step and when the time come I'll leave it all in Gods hands.
A Runner’s Prayer
Run by my
side – live in my heartbeat,
Give
strength to my steps.
As the cold confronts and
the wind pushes,
I know you
surround me.
As the sun warms and the rain
cleanses,
I know you are
reaching out –
Challenging me; loving me.
And so I give you this run – my effort, my life.
Thank you for matching my stride.
Amen.
One man to look up to.....
The path to our destination is not
always a straight one. We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back.
Maybe it doesn't matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we
embark.
- Barbara Hall
This quote is a one that you must really think about. You cant just live in a box and expect everything to go in your favor. You must get out and experience the world for yourself to see what the world has to offer. If you see somebody with a inspirational story of losing weight or being into running or triathlon and say to yourself "I wish I can do
that" or "He does that cause he has no responsibilities". The
truth is that anybody can get out and get active just by putting in 30min of
exercise a day. You would be astounded of how much 30min of walking or light
jogging will do to the body. As per responsibilities everyone has them and they
work around them to live an active healthy life style. True Inspiration would have
to be my Mentor, Training partner, Coach, and Boss German Madrazo. This man has
soooo many things he has to do from responsibilities in the household, family,
training for Ironman’s all over the globe and running his Specialty Running
Store "Valley Running Co." In McAllen TX. This man works his heart
out day in and day out with a beautiful smile on his face every single day of
the week. Not only does he have to do Orderings, future orders, clinics,
financials, sales he still manages to put in 18hr+ training weeks like if
Ironman Training is a piece of cake! HE IS MY TRUE Inspiration that if you find
something that you love to do. It’s going to be fun day in and day out. So
nobody can use the excuse that I have to many responsibilities to get up and
train! I wish I could someday be able to be Half the Ironman this Man is.
With
much Love and respect
-Billy
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Pedal To Padre
Pedal to Padre is upon us once again!
Register
Have Fun
And Race over the causeway ; )
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