As background information, this is a blog that I hope to maintain between now and June 2009 as I train for the Boise Half Ironman, AKA the Boise 70.3.
Going back a little ways, I entered a biggest loser competition at work about 6 months ago. I started to run on a more regular basis and started to ride my bike to work. My excercise regimen then developed from there, into things like preparing for a half marathon and riding my bike long distances (like to Boston, and to and from Philadelphia).
About two months ago, I decided that I should take it a step further and made it a goal to participate in a Half Ironman. I figure that would make me half of an Ironman, which is better than not being an Ironman at all. I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of time to train for it, so I found one that would be about a year down the road: the Boise 70.3, in my old stomping grounds.
It is referred to a 70.3 because that's how many miles are covered from start to finish: 1.2 mile swimming, 56 mile biking, and 13.1 miles running.
This blog will track my progress. Wish me luck.
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