New Bike & First 20 Miles

Last night I picked up my bike!
at the Boise Bike Swap. It's a KHS steel-frame with an array of new components.
Check it out:

After attaching the pedals, and picking up a pair of running/cycling tights I geared up with all my other equipment and hit the pavement! Put in 20 miles today, including a climb up the LuckyPeak Dam! (which was easier than I thought it was going to be)
I'll continue to improve the bike also, adding a new sleek seat, re-grip the handlebars (blaze orange), new tires, and adding Tri-aero bars! Are all in the plan.
I'm amped to hit the real road today, but know there needs to be alot more miles put in and I need to build more confidence in my riding and endurance for the 70.3!!!
But for today, it was good.

a little motivation

Equipment Needed

Of the items I listed in my last post, most of them are pretty minor and I've been able to pick up most of them a little bit at a time over the past three months.
The major items I still need are:

1) Roadbike, including seat/ clipless peddles/ and tires ($500 - $1000)
2) Wetsuit ($200 - $300)
3) Trisuit: Shorts & Top ($100 - $150)

Sponsorship Letter

This week I sent out a letter to some friends and family about possible race sponsorship and to explain to people what the race will actually intale. It's not that I'm asking anyone to pay for my costs, because this race has been my decision and my commitment and I'm willing to provide all that's needed. Though any and all support would help me so much!

It's come to my attention that alot of people don't know all the equipment that's needed for a Triathlon, so I thought I'd list (below) the tech. and gear needed for the Ironman.








The Swim:
Wetsuit
Goggles
Swim Jammers (training)
Swimcap (provided by race)

The Run:
Running Shoes
Tri-shorts (compression for running, padded for biking)
Tri-top
Heart rate Monitor (training)
Glide Stick (to prevent jock chaffing)

The Bike:
Roadbike
Bikeseat
Tires (additional repair equip. for race day)
Clipless Peddles
Cycling Shoes (clip-ins)
Cycling Shorts (training)
Race Jersey
Cycling gloves
Helmet

Week 7, P 1

This week has been difficult because one of my best friends, Kyle Rooks, was leaing for South Korea to become a teacher, and I was trying to hang with him a little before he took off on his journey... so here's what Week 7 has been:

Mon: Cycle - 1.5 hours
Tues: Rest
Wed: Swim - 30 min, Cycle - 1 hour
Thurs: Run - 1 hour (6.15 miles)
Fri: 1 hour resistance training (upperbody/back/shoulders)
Sat: Cycle - 1 hr 45 min AWESOME Mtn.Bike ride today! climbed for an hour n half, took only 15 mins down!Kicked Ass n Felt Great!
Sun: God says to Rest on the 7th Day ;)

Week 6, P 1

This weeks Training log, and I WILL FOLLOW IT! Blood, sweat, and tears!!!
Daily Doubles get serious this week. CHECK OUT WEDNESDAY!

Mon: Cycle + 45 min. resistance training (lowerbody)
Tues: Run 35 mins. 3 miles
Wed: Swam 27 Laps (30 mins.) 45 min resistance tranining (upperbody) Cycle 1 hour.
Thurs: Rest
Fri: Run 1 hour + 30 min. resistance training (core)
Sat: Cycle
Sun: was supposed to "Run". took the day off for rest!

xxxWeek 5, Phase 1xxx

I said I would use this site to post my training, come good or bad. My achievements, successes, and my trials and tribulations. This week was a trial for me; and as bad as I don't want to record it, it should be on record.
So for week 5 I don't have a workout log to report. Next week will be better. It has to be better.

I did complete, and finalize my Ironman "support letter" to send to friends and family. I'm hoping YOU will be able to join me the day of the race, will be praying for my training and success of the race, and for possible financial aid to help ease some costs of this great adventure.