No huge report...I am tired and getting sick, so only a short version today.
Race went well. Finished in 12:03:01. Missed my goal by 3 minutes, but I am happy with my time.
Swim - 1:10
Bike - 5:56
Run - 4:48
Final amount raised through the Janus Charity Challenge = $20,300!!!
I think that placed 6th or 7th overall. Still no word on how muhc of a match we are going to get from Janus, but I think it will be $750. This money will go a long way for Stepstone and the women & children who benefit from their services.
(but I will break 11 hours at Ironman Louisville next September)
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
It is go time...
#142 is packed and ready to go.
7 AM flight out of KC through Memphis, in Panama City by lunch time.
According to weather.com we are going to have perfect weather...low of 55, high of 78 and sunny. That would be very nice, hopefully we will get that lucky
As of 9:10 PM, CST total dollars raised for StepStone in Wichita is $19,790. Has to be good enough to finish in the top 10 and get extra money from Janus. Slight, Slight chance I could sneak into the top 5 and get a larger doantion. Either way the charity is going to get a lot of money that will go a long way. Thanks to all who have donated.
Next report should include photos of me post race - medal around my neck, drink in hand and less than 12 hours showing on the race clock.
TJO
7 AM flight out of KC through Memphis, in Panama City by lunch time.
According to weather.com we are going to have perfect weather...low of 55, high of 78 and sunny. That would be very nice, hopefully we will get that lucky
As of 9:10 PM, CST total dollars raised for StepStone in Wichita is $19,790. Has to be good enough to finish in the top 10 and get extra money from Janus. Slight, Slight chance I could sneak into the top 5 and get a larger doantion. Either way the charity is going to get a lot of money that will go a long way. Thanks to all who have donated.
Next report should include photos of me post race - medal around my neck, drink in hand and less than 12 hours showing on the race clock.
TJO
Thursday, October 25, 2007
8 days left
Just over a week away from IM Florida. I am feeling pretty good and very excited for race day to get here. Weather forecast looks great so far, but who what it will be like on race day.
Last weekend I was in San Fran to watch my sister and sister in law run in the Nike Women's Marathon. It is a really cool event. The participants get to run a really cool course. A few big hills, but nothing too bad.
I also got to meet Sarah Reinertsen at the Expo. Sarah is the individual who motivated me to take up this sport. Watching her during her first attempt at IM Kona was very inspiring, so meeting her was really cool. We only spoke for a few moments, but she was really nice and she seemed to be very proud of the fact that she motivates and insprires people of all abilities.
She has a pretty cool website - you should check it out to learn about her story - alwaystri.net.
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