My husband Steve has been training for his first full Ironman competition, which is now a month away. He will be competing in the Louisville Ironman on Aug. 29. The event includes a 2.4 mile swim (in the Ohio River), a 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run (marathon distance).
Leading up to this event, Steve has participated in a few shorter triathlons. The first was an Olympic distance triathlon at Carlyle Lake in late May. There is finished first in his age group; he also did a half-ironman distance -- Cutting Edge Triathlon in Effingham in June. He also placed first in his age group; last weekend he completed Iron Abe Olympic distance in Springfield, IL, again placing first in his age group. In addition to these events, he completed 3 century rides (100-mile bike rides).
The heat and humidity have been a challenge to keep training--swimming 3-4 days per week, along with various rides and runs. I am looking forward to seeing him complete the Ironman -- he has been motivated and has worked so hard. One more month!!
