why do i do this to myself?

So it’s official. I have officially entered the 2010 Rhode Island Half Ironman.

1.2 mile swim

56 mile bike

13.1 mile run

70.3 total miles in one go.

This will, undoubtedly, be the hardest thing I’ve done. Training for my first full marathon was tough, especially since I was losing a ton of weight at the time. Half marathons have come fairly easy. But this is a half marathon (through the hills of Providence) after a 1.2 mile swim and a 56 mile bike ride.  This is no joke kid. I’m going to have to dramatically change my lifestyle over the next 6 months to prepare for this. No more mid week benders. No more slacking on my long runs. No more bacon bacon on bacon bagels for breakfast.* I’m going to have to learn how to swim ( I can swim, just not strongly).

I’m down for this though. And guess what Tumblr World? You are all coming on this journey with me.



*that’s gross. I’ve never had that.