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5 April 2009 - IRONMAN NEW ORLEANS 70.3
on April 9, 2009 6:32 am
Well it's been quite awhile since I've posted anything on the blog.   Lot's of things have happened since November, the last time I've posted.   Most notably I was featured in my local newspaper, the Baton Rouge Advocate (http://www.2theadvocate.com/features/37395329.html) with a 2 page story recounting my success with weight loss and my triathlon journey to Ironman and an article in Triathlete Magazine (http://triathlon.competitor.com/features/after-losing-262-pounds-a-triathlete-lives-his-dream.html).   I also made it to the final 25 candidates for Gatorade's "Quest for G" reality show which was kinda neat and portions of my audition video ended up in the first episode.  (http://www.missiong.com/video/Ep-2-The-Search-is-On)   My uncut audition video is at (http://www.chadsoileau.com/g/chad.wmv)

Other than that, my life has been consumed by training.   Last Sunday I completed my first Ironman sanctioned event, the New Orleans Ironman 70.3, a half-Ironman distance race, in New Orleans, LA.   It was quite an experience and completion of the race allowed me to cross off another goal from my goal list.   It's been close to a year since I've been able to cross any new goals off so it was nice to be able to do that for a change.    My full race report is up at http://www.team464.com/imno2009/

Best of luck on  your journey!

Chad
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"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF YOU JUST TRI!"
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1 November 2008
on November 11, 2008 10:43 am

Not many things in this world actually live up to the hype.   For me, Ironman Florida EXCEEDED what I was expecting.   I've raced in 20 different triathlons this year, a marathon, a half marathon, three 10Ks and a few 5Ks.   I've done both large and small events and I must say that NOTHING compared to the organization and the professionalism of this race.   It was truly amazing, start to finish, and I'm glad I got to be a small part of it.   

I got a little choked up as I heard Mike Reilly announce, "At the end of the day today you will all be Ironman" moments before the cannon boomed and the swarms of 2000 swimmers entered the Gulf of Mexico to start their 140.6 mile journey.   I also got choked up when I saw the last 100 yards to the finish line.   WOW!   I've seen that scene in my mind, it seems like thousands of times, when I train.  Seeing it in person was amazing to say the least.   I want that!  I will have that!

I volunteered at a penalty tent earlier in the day for a few hours but my first real "hands-on" experience volunteering was as a 'catcher' at the finish line from 6 - 10PM.   The drama that was unfolding as these guys were crossing the finish line was unlike anything I have ever seen in my life.   I was truly honored to be the first person to interact with the athletes as they crossed over.  The majority of them were first time Ironmen.   They genuinely appreciated my presence, and most importantly, my shoulder after such a long grueling day as I guided them to get their much deserved medal, finishers t-shirt and finishers hat.   
I'm enjoying my last couple weeks of my 'offseason' doing very light training just to keep up my fitness level.  I have a half-marathon that I will do next month but I'm not going for a PR.   Just gonna do it as a long run that I'm paying for.   I want to do more right now but my tri-coach insists that I just chill for the next couple weeks after the racing season I did this year.   Training for my first half-Ironman race, the New Orleans Ironman 70.3 starts on the 17th.   

This has been a helluva year, one of the greatest years of my life, and I'm glad I got to share it with you guys as it played out.   I've got my fingers crossed for Kona and I'm officially registered to race next year in Florida.   I'll be proud to call myself an Ironman at least once over by this time next year.   :)

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25 October 2008
on October 25, 2008 10:41 am
2008 U of L, Lafayette Triathlon (200 m swim / 8.5 mile bike / 2.5 mile run)
27 seconds...  27 seconds away from a podium finish in the MALE division this time.  :)

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18 October 2008
on October 18, 2008 10:40 am
2008 Pumkinman Triathlon (1500m swim / 30 mile bike / 10K run)
The Pumpkinman triathlon in Boulder City, Nevada (right ouside Vegas) was hands down my most challenging race of the year.   The course was amazingly beautiful but brutal throughout.  

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11 October 2008
on October 11, 2008 10:39 am
2008 Heritage Eagleman Triathlon (1/3 mile swim / 16.5 mile bike / 5K run)
The Eagleman Tri was a first annual race just outside Hattiesburg, MS.   I got my first podium finish which had a pretty significant catch to it.   Check out the full race report for the details.  

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UPDATED 2008 & BEYOND GOALS 
- Complete training for ACE personal trainer certification
- Complete a half-marathon - DONE! (1st Annual Chad Challenge on 12 January 2008.  13.26 miles in 2:26 minutes)
- Complete the Crescent City Classic in 2008 in 55 minutes or below. - DONE! (22 March 2008, 52:49)
- Complete a sprint triathlon. DONE! (Hunad Triathlon on 27 January 2008. 350m swim/13mi bike/5K run.  1:21 finish. )
- Complete the 26.2 mile Mardi Gras Marathon in February 2008 DONE! (My marathon virginity stolen!  Finish time 5:36.)
- Complete an Olympic Distance Triathlon DONE! (Quarter Ironman Triathlon at the Lone Star Tri Fest on 30 March 2008)
- Complete a Half Ironman Distance triathlon (70.3) DONE! (IRONMAN NEW ORLEANS 70.3, April 5 2009)
- Complete the Boston Marathon
- Complete the New York City Marathon
- Complete the Goofy Challenge (Half Marathon + Full Marathon) at Disney World
- Complete an Ironman sanctioned 70.3 race DONE! (IRONMAN NEW ORLEANS 70.3, April 5 2009)
- Complete a full Ironman distance triathlon (140.6)
- Complete the Ironman Championship Series Kona, Hawaii triathlon

ORIGINAL GOAL LIST
Drive my vehicle without my belly touching the steering wheel - DONE!
Ride my Harley again - DONE!
Apply to be on the show Survivor - DONE!
Plant a garden - DONE!
Learn to Box - DONE!
Cut my grass without feeling like I ran a marathon - DONE!
Not be scared to sit in chairs fearing I won't fit or that I will smash it - DONE!
Be able to fit into an airline seat comfortably with no 'fat boy' extender belt - LAST ITEM ON LIST COMPLETE on 26 April. Heh. It fit and no fat-boy extender!
Ride a roller coaster - DONE! 
Learn to play golf - DONE!
Attend at least 2 WLS support group meetings a month - DONE!
Cardio and weights at least 4 times a week - DONE!
Be able to bend over and tie my shoes - DONE!
Fit comfortably in a theater seat - DONE!
Walk up the stairs at work without losing breath - DONE!
Be able to buy clothes in a 'regular' non-"big and tall" store - DONE!
Being able to walk into a room and not think that you are the biggest person in the room - DONE!
Be comfortable wearing a shirt tucked in- DONE!
Be comfortable wearing a belt - DONE!
Go back to Tunica Hills and not feel like I ran a marathon when I climb back up the 'mountain' from the stream bed - DONE! (4 Mar 2007)
A side note to the above.... I ran up Stone Mountain in Georgia on 21 July 2007.  :)
Be able to wrap a bath towel around myself and be covered - DONE!
Weigh less than 400 pounds - DONE!
Weigh less than 350 pounds - DONE!
Weigh less than 300 pounds - DONE!
Weigh less than 250 pounds- DONE!
Reach goal weight of 225 pounds - DONE!
BMI of 49.9 - DONE!
BMI of 39.9 - DONE!
BMI of 35.0 - DONE!
BMI of 29.9 - DONE!
Walk 1 mile - DONE!
Walk 2 miles - DONE!
Walk 3 miles - DONE!
Walk 4 miles - DONE!
Walk 5 miles - DONE!
Run 1/4 mile - DONE!
Run 1/2 mile - SKIPPED IT!
Run 1 mile - SKIPPED IT!
Run 2 miles - SKIPPED 1/2 mile and 1 mile and went straight for 2 miles! (26 Sept 06)
Run 3 miles - DONE!
Run 4 miles - DONE! (4.5 miles on 25 December 2006)
Run 5 miles - DONE! (6.3 miles for the Crescent City Classic on 7 April 2007)
Level 5 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!
Level 8 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!
Level 9 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!
Level 10 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!
Level 11 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!
Level 12 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!
Level 13 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!
Level 14 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!
Level 15 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!
Level 16 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE! 
Level 17 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!  
Level 18 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum) - DONE!   
Level 19 on the StairMaster (15 minute minimum)  SKIPPED IT & WENT STRAIGHT FOR LEVEL 20
Finally make the StairMaster my bitch at level 20  (15 minute minimum) -DONE! 27 November 2006   
RUN not walk the Crescent City Classic - DONE!  Completed the race in 58:15!  7 April 2007
Bench 275 pounds 8 times - DONE! (23 July 2007 with Hunter McAllister as a witness)
Bench 275 pounds 1 time - DONE!
Bench 225 pounds 8 times - DONE!
Bench 225 1 time - DONE!
Fit in a size 34 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 36 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 38 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 40 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 42 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 44 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 46 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 48 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 50 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 52 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 54 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 56 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 58 pants - DONE!
Be able to wear a size 4X shirt - DONE!
Be able to wear a size 3X shirt - DONE!
Be able to wear a size 2X shirt - DONE!
Be able to wear a size XL shirt - DONE!
Be able to wear a size L shirt - DONE!