ROAD TO BOULDER

It's on.

The road to Ironman Boulder officially started for me on December 30. The endurance event
is just 160 days away and there is a lot of training to be done.

This will be my fifth Ironman race, having already completed three in Lake Placid and one
in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec

Boulder will be entirely different from the previous locations. There is the Mile-High air and
the distance which will force me to fly to an Ironman event for the very first time.

It's something I said I'd never do, but I've always wanted  to see Boulder and this seemed like
a good way to do it.

Day 1 of training was pretty easy for me. I braved the elements (sub-freezing temperatures and
a snowfall) to complete a four-mile run.

There is something magical in running in a winter wonderland. It's so calm and peaceful,
which alleviates some of the boredom that usually comes with a semi-long jog.

I worked out with weights as well, concentrating on my legs and abs. Making a point to
bomb my legs for the race. Need all the strength I can get to get through the 112-mile journey through the Rocky Mountains.

Once again, I have some weight to lose. I did last year's race in Quebec at about 225 lbs. I prefer
to be a little lighter, but at 6'3", I can carry that weight pretty comfortable.

I realize that if I'm ever going to get into the 11-hour range, I will  have to get down to 205 lbs.
I'm  about 240 a couple days before the New Year.