Race Recap and More!

Hello Internet world!

This past Saturday I did the Rock 'N Rollman Sprint Triathlon. This was supposed to be an easy practice race. I wasn't going go all out or anything. Just a nice easy race to start the season. Then the gun went off and that all went out the window and my competitive side came out. Oh well.. Here's what happened!

750m swim: The swim went pretty well. Once in the water I realized I was surrounded by people who were swimming like they had never seen water before. So I navigated around the hurricane of swinging hands and kicking feet and headed towards the front. Someone actually ran directly into me from the side. Like he hit me at 90 degrees. I don't even know how that was possible. Anyway, the last half of the swim went swimmingly and I finished with a time of 15:41

T1 (The transition area between the swim and the bike) I quickly grabbed my homemade energy fuel first and took a big swig. Delish. Sort of. Then threw on the helmet and shoes and rolled out.

15 Mile bike. Hills. Hills. Hills. I would survive the uphills and go as fast as possible downhills. As much as I don't like hills, I know that Louisville will be full of them, so I started to "embrace the suck" as they say. I ended up finishing the bike in 48:14.

T2 (the transition between bike and run) To be honest I don't remember this transition. But surely it happened.. Oh wait I remember now, and don't call me Shirley.

5k run (3.1 miles for you 'Mericans) Again, I have nothing to prove, just finish these three miles, have some pizza and go home. Then I saw a guy in my age group and I knew I had to beat him.. We were neck and neck for nearly the whole race until about two hundred yards out I pulled away. We talked after the race and he was actually an awesome guy. If it wasn't for him, I prolly would've slacked the whole run. Thanks Ben! 22:40

All in all the race was an absolute blast and I ended up placing second in my age group. Everyone was happy, then I got a text from my brother that said , "If you ain't first, you're last." Thanks for bringing me back down Scott.

So more on the Methodist Home. There is a couple right now who are biking across the country (yes you heard that right) in an effort to raise money for the Methodist Home. It is pretty awesome that people are willing to do that type of thing to raise some support and awareness. I highly recommend you check out their page right here.

Well that's about it. I'm still training out in a small town in Nevada. Plenty of distractions here, but so far so good! Till next time!

Jeff

"Is this hotel pager friendly?" Alan, The Hangover.

On the road again..and donation update!

Hey everybody!

Well, it's been a busy but awesome week.  It started with a long bike on Sunday with my better half/training partner/manager/best friend/Katie. This is a big deal because we are never able to ride together anymore since we had Benny. Apparently you can't leave him in his crib for hours at a time unattended or you can get in trouble. Noted. But luckily we had visitors who were kind enough to watch him. (Thanks Dad and Patty!)

Then, Tuesday and Wednesday, I got some good swims in. Shorter distances, but good pace. And by good pace I mean embarrassingly slow, but good for me. We also went on a family run on one of those days, where I pushed a twenty pound man child through the hellish Middle Georgia heat. Not fun. But I'm a firm believer in the old quote regarding endurance sports, "It doesn't have to be fun, to be fun." In other words, I'm a crazy person.

Then on Wednesday I had the honor to meet with some awesome folks at The Methodist Home. We don't have the donation page up just yet, but here is how it will work.

Want to sponsor a mile? $10. Any mile you want. First mile, last mile, mile twenty on the bike, mile ten on the run, whatever you want!

Here is where it gets fun.. Want to help create more triathletes? 

$100 donation will buy a bike

$50 donation will buy a sweet pair of running shoes

$20 donation will buy swim equipment

I know, pretty fun, right?

There will also be an option to donate a dollar amount of your choice.

So, that's it for now. I knocked out a run in Jacksonville, racing a sprint triathlon in Macon on Saturday, and hopefully a long run in Las Vegas on Sunday. I will be spending a couple days out west on business. I'm super pumped to run in some new areas, though! But you know what they say, "What happens in Vegas, will have an impact on your triathlon training in the weeks to come; so don't screw it up." I'm pretty sure that's how it goes.

That's a picture from my run in Jacksonville. Not too shabby.

Until next time!

Jeff

"Behind every great man, is a woman rolling her eyes." Jim Carey

I am Ironman?

Hello!

As many of you may already know, I will be attempting my first iron distance triathlon this August in Louisville, Kentucky.  I figured training for a race I've never done, raising a son, and having a full time job was just not enough. So, in the spirit of Ironman, I am going to be raising some money (and of course awareness) for an organization here in Middle Georgia, The Methodist Home.

The vision of The Methodist Home is that, “within our walls a child receives more physical care, more love, understanding, and encouragement than he is likely to experience without …” (adapted from Spencer Millham)  http://www.themethodisthome.org/

In not so many words, it means a lot of awesome people, helping and mentoring a lot of awesome kids.

So, we will be raising money to buy bikes and other gym equipment. "How can I help?" you may ask. That is a very good question, theoretical person..

The race is 140.6 miles, so lets round to 141, because well, math is hard. We are going to try to get people to sponsor each mile with a ten dollar donation. So, if we can get every mile sponsored, that is $1,410 that can be used for the Children's Methodist Home.

We will have a way to donate on this page very soon! Stay tuned.

Thanks, 

Jeff

"So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act." Dr Seuss