I've gone and done it ...

So, I've gone and done it. I’ve actually DONE it.

I’ve registered for the 2013 Lake Placid Ironman. WTF?

(For those of you that are unaware of what an Ironman is, it's a triathlon race consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, concluding with a 26.2 mile run).

[Psychotic laughter] ... [Stunned silence] ... [Psychotic laughter]

[Stunned silence] ... [Stunned silence] ... [Stunned silence]

Ok, so … if I’m going to do this to do this, I’m going to need to :

(a) stay focused -- vewy, vewy, focused and,
(b) get support -- lots and lots of support.

To stay focused, my plan is to use this blog to meticulously document all of my training (i.e. hours & discipline, routes, HHH status, etc) and daily food intake. I'll also use it to work through any frustrations, moments of weakness, and host of other emotions i'll likely encounter during my training. If you don't see a post here every few days, call me on it. Please.

Support-wise, I think I'm starting off pretty strong. Knowing full-well that he'll see little of me over the next year and that he'll have to take up the slack on a lot of household responsibilities, the hubby is behind me 100%. Similarly, most family and friends have been supportive. There are a few individuals that have expressed doubt and some discouraging words but, I can see where it's coming from. It's hard to watch someone you love and care for put themselves through something so physically grueling. I can only hope these individuals come around.

On that note, i'll end this inaugural post.

Today is July 29, 2012. The 2013 Lake Placid Ironman is July 28.

I have 365 days to get ready to race 140.6 miles.

Wish me luck.