213 day until LA Marathon

It is with a heavy heart that I address Blog Ville this morning. As I straddled the bench in the locker room this morning I contemplated the tremendous goals that I have set for myself, just an average guy. I looked at those dainty little running shoes with their mesh and gel and reflective materials, then I looked at my Kevlar mountain shoes with the steel cleat to attach rider to machine and I just could not do it.
I could not succumb to the temptation to deviate from a sound plan to succeed. Ha! Had you going huh? I put the damned foo foo shoes on and hit the streets of Edwards AFB at 0515. I ran 7.3 miles in an hour and 5.
Motivation is a fragile thing. What do I hear from a riding buddy this morning? "Gee I hope your knees hold up, you are 46 after all". Thanks buddy but I won't let it get to me.

214 Days to go

I was on the bike again this morning at 0530. Supposed to be an easy semi-recovery day; NOT! Of the 53 minute ride, 34 of the minutes were aerobic (level4). Joke: You know the difference between a Rider and a Runner? A Rider smiles when he is anaerobic! I know that few will find it funny, I crack myself up. I hit another personal best this morning 4minute 31 second per mile average. The human body is amazing, after so many years of riding, there is always possibility for improvement. You truly do choose the body you have. I’m back in the running shoes tomorrow (bummer).

I have a 70 – 80 mile Desert Race (Motorcycle) this Sunday, so I’ll keep going on my training schedule or run-ride-run until Saturday. I’ll rest Saturday in hopes to pick up 1 of the four remaining wins I need to become an Expert (A) Desert Racer. I’ll get back on the bike Monday.

Well that’s the plan, thanks for reading and supporting, I need all the help you can give!

215 Days to go

I ran this morning before sunrise. It was my first time running on base; I had to be back for a meeting. I timed it a little off and ended up cutting my run too short. 44:23 minutes 5.31 miles = 8.3minute pace. If I could do that for 26.3 miles that would give me a 3 hour and 38 minute marathon! I have a long way to go, but plenty of time to get there.

I miss my mountain bike already.

8/17/2009 - 216 days to go

On the Mountain Bike this AM. Perfect conditions, nearing my personal best for the 12 mile 1000ft elevation dirt loop (53:18). Running tomorrow.

Road to Ironman 2013 Begins TODAY!

Hi my name is Dan Wilson. I am not really that into fitness but I love to ride. I ride my mountain bike nearly every day for about 65 to 70 minutes. I race off road motorcycle races on about half of the weekends 20 plus races a year. A friend has started calling me Rider. I like that call sign.

Today is 8/16/2009 the first day of training for Ironman 2013. My short term goal is the LA Marathon March 21 2010. So for a while now that will be my focus. I decided not to quit racing yet, as I have a couple more goals to achieve there too. Since I have never been a runner my goal this morning is a slow easy jog for about an hour with no distance in mind. Wish me luck!

I walked about 1/8 mile to the end of my street and picked the line where the old road met the new road and started to run. It wasn't what I expected, as I crossed that line my eyes welled up and I thought I am really going to do this. I ran 6.26 mile in 62 minutes; maybe a rider can become a runner.