2012 BON TEMPS ROULE

I am so looking forward to 2013, as my race plans have been made. It will be a full year for sure with three Ironman 70.3 races, Leadman 125 and IMAZ. I will be making major changes to my training and strategy for races this year as the only way to improve is to dig a little deeper into my body and soul. All 2012 goals were met and it was a fantastic year culminating with a stop at the finish line of IMAZ. I crossed so many personal goals that I lost track and I hope to the same this year. So to say that I am motivated again is a understatement. But the news of the year is that Kiel and myself will be racing together culminating in finishing Ironman Arizona 2013. Bon Temps Roule, my friends as i hope to train with all my ONE mates again this year.

Friday, November 18, 2011

So its down to ONE!!!

Its November 18th, and I just got done going over my bags.  Geez, i must have 50 lbs of gear.  The end of this journey is almost near and I can start to feel the excitement build.  This am, MyBella and I went to Ironman village to do some shopping for her.  Yesterday Kiel and I hung out all day at the events.  Tonight MyBella and I will attend Tribe party and then on to the athletes dinner in Tempe.  In the true spirit of Ironman, we met Jeff VanDrie"s , freind from Slovakia, Marek and had a great conversation about his country.  We got introduced to lots of new people and have had a terrific time.

As you know I have taken tons of photos of our ONE mates.  Once this is all over we will be able to share all this for a lifetime.  If its your first it's special, If its on your home course its special . If its KONA plans its really special.  For me, 24 years later, I'm soaking it all in.  I am after the memories of this whole experience.  Yeah I'm going to do this again, but the last ONE till now has been a long long journey, 24 years!!.  It will be special and an honor to share with all of you.

So who do I thank for this?  Well I got a list, just like the shirt from ONE!
Kiel #1 son, my biggest supporter, MyBella #1 BFF and wife, John and Cyndi Dean for making me feel like I belong in ONE Multisport,  Jen Spasato, my 3 year spin instructor, Chad Miller for the long rides all over Arizona this summer, Adam Lorenz for running long with me, Joey Gregan for whom I studied while in the pool and offered such great advice on the where and how to do the long rides, Prescott, Ash Folk, Mingus, Jerome, Flagstaff etc.  Joel Gerber's spin classes, my ONE riding mates, Neal Gelb, Jon Ford, and Jeff VanDrie, ONE Bartlett lake crew most of whom are doing Ironman, Cindy and Shandra our lady ONE Ironman for all there kind words, Eric Svans for all his meticulous information on race prep and focus, Donna from the PVCC Fitness Center for keep an eye out on my BP and general health, my Fairbanks Police bros Eric Jewkes and my old training partner, Dusty Johnson, all my extended family  and everyone who has supported and believed in me, THANK YOU all from the bottom of my heart.  Im sure I didn't list everyONE but believe me I am reminded of all of you everyday.

It really does take a lot to prepare for a major event such as Ironman and without a support group it would be nearly impossible.  Tonight while listening to Mike Reilly the voice of Ironman I was struck by just how many people on this planet have the drive and courage to participate in Ironman.  I never would have thought in the 24 years gone by that it would be what it is today.  And they just keep racing.  From 18 to 74 years old this year all striving to hear Mike call there name.  Me too! 

Tomorrow I'll jump in the lake for a quick test of water temp, booties and headgear as 60-61degrees will be cool.  Drop my bike off along with a couple bags and I'll be done for the day.  A early spaghetti dinner by MyBella and before you know it will be 3am.  Rise and Shine.........................................   Lets get this party started!
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