The time has arrived!
WOW am not sure how to put into words what I am feeling at this time. To think 2.5 years ago running .1 yes 1 tenth of a mile took everything had, and here I am now going into my first Half Ironman event. For those that don't know the sport, we will start with a 1.2 mile swim then go straight into a 56 mile bike and finish with a Half marathon (13.1 mile) run.
The past couple years have been crazy for me activity wise, finishing my first 5K 11 weeks after surgery and been both proud I had finished and disappointed that it took me 46 minutes. This weeked has consumed the past year of my life. This time last year I was getting ready to go into my first half marathon and feeling just as nervous knowing that I had to prove myself there as I had already comitted to this race. Hell I didn't even own a bike at the time but was riding one a friend had loaned me and really wasn't very good at it.
The past year has seen me waking at 4am most days to get to the gym and either Swim, Run or Spin. I have logged miles running the running paths here early in the morning and enjoying the view of the sun coming up as I reach my halfway point. I have ran and cycled in the rain, raced in the cold and felt like I was going to drown in my first open water swim, 500m of breast stroke in 15 minutes, Michael Phelps you are safe against my mad skills!
Other thanthe support of my wife and kids the one thing that has been constant is the support and motivation I have recieved from you people here. I have had people tell me that I have inspired them to enter that 5k or longer race or get up early and hit the gym, but honestly I get a great deal of inspiration from the people here that have taken the steps to try something that seemed impossible. Many have used my own words of encouragement on me whenI stress or get to the point of self doubt, some tell me to suck it up and others well they really get how I tick.
To think that we all started in the same place, walking into the hospital the morning of surgery wondering what life would be like after. I can honestly say this is not the life I imagined but it is a life that I love.
The past year has not been easy it has beenfilled with injuries, the birth of my baby girl, life issues and even a new job this past week. I can say the injuries all seem easy compared to the news that my daughter was deaf and the whirlwind of activity to get on track and get her the help she needs.
Each thing and person in my life has helped me get to this point and I will draw strength from it all as I work my way to the finish line this Sunday.
For my FB friends I will post my number and where you can track my progress on Sunday and if anyone here wants let me know and I will post it here as well.
Thank you for your support and friendships Sunday is the Day to Drop the Hammer and embrace the SUCK!
The past couple years have been crazy for me activity wise, finishing my first 5K 11 weeks after surgery and been both proud I had finished and disappointed that it took me 46 minutes. This weeked has consumed the past year of my life. This time last year I was getting ready to go into my first half marathon and feeling just as nervous knowing that I had to prove myself there as I had already comitted to this race. Hell I didn't even own a bike at the time but was riding one a friend had loaned me and really wasn't very good at it.
The past year has seen me waking at 4am most days to get to the gym and either Swim, Run or Spin. I have logged miles running the running paths here early in the morning and enjoying the view of the sun coming up as I reach my halfway point. I have ran and cycled in the rain, raced in the cold and felt like I was going to drown in my first open water swim, 500m of breast stroke in 15 minutes, Michael Phelps you are safe against my mad skills!
Other thanthe support of my wife and kids the one thing that has been constant is the support and motivation I have recieved from you people here. I have had people tell me that I have inspired them to enter that 5k or longer race or get up early and hit the gym, but honestly I get a great deal of inspiration from the people here that have taken the steps to try something that seemed impossible. Many have used my own words of encouragement on me whenI stress or get to the point of self doubt, some tell me to suck it up and others well they really get how I tick.
To think that we all started in the same place, walking into the hospital the morning of surgery wondering what life would be like after. I can honestly say this is not the life I imagined but it is a life that I love.
The past year has not been easy it has beenfilled with injuries, the birth of my baby girl, life issues and even a new job this past week. I can say the injuries all seem easy compared to the news that my daughter was deaf and the whirlwind of activity to get on track and get her the help she needs.
Each thing and person in my life has helped me get to this point and I will draw strength from it all as I work my way to the finish line this Sunday.
For my FB friends I will post my number and where you can track my progress on Sunday and if anyone here wants let me know and I will post it here as well.
Thank you for your support and friendships Sunday is the Day to Drop the Hammer and embrace the SUCK!
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Absolutely freaking amazing!!! You have come so incredibly far and will rock this race! You have been such an inspiration and always helpful with all the questions I have had...Im starting training for my first half marathon this week to race in March! Good luck, cant wait for the race report!!!
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Marion Village 5k 6/23/12 32:55
Rochester Road Race 5k 8/11 29:58
Acushnet Road Race 4 mile 9/3 41:07
Spooky Spooner 5k 10/28 PR 28:05
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