My Road to Ironman 2025

 "T wo people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.  If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble". Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 We can all use community like this!!      Happy New Year!  As I reflect back on this year and anticipate the upcoming year in my training, having a community is key.  Both in this sport of triathlon and in life. So why is community important?  Stay tuned after my weekly stats...   **If you're on Instagram, come check out my new Ironman training Instagram page--I'll be posting pics and thoughts throughout the week.  Find me at @Scubycop_Ironman **      Weekly Stats: Weight: 180.7  +1.4 lbs from last week (YIKES) +.1 lb from start Swimming: (none this week) Biking: (4x) 49.13 miles 3:14:27 Running: (3x) 16.96 miles 2:33:32 Strength: (2x) 1:45:06 Yoga: (x2) 1:00:58 Cardio: (x2) 1:04:55 Totals: 13 workouts  6...

  So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will.  Then you will receive all that he has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 (NLT) **NOTICE**  My reflections at the end of this week's blog turned out to be longer than normal this week.  Good thing you have all week to read before the next one comes out next Sunday.  You've been given fair warning....it's really only about a 7-minute read....         I have just over 10 months to go.  A long ways still.  There is a trust in the process that I need to have as I get up everyday to swim, to bike, or to run.  Knowing that this doesn't happen overnight or in two months.  I still have lots of training to do before I step onto that beach to hit the surf.  There is also a trust in the process in my life and faith that I need.  Here are my weekly ...

    “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.   Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.   Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be." Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT)      What are my priorities for my training and in life--in my faith, my family and all the rest?  I've been thinking on that this week during my training and weekly devotional. I'll fill you in after my weekly stats... IM Florida finish line. My ultimate priority in my training this upcoming year. Weekly Stats: Weight: 179.0  - 1.6 lbs from start (adjusted to 180.6 lbs at beginning of November) Swimming: (2x) 3.49 miles (6,150 yds) 2:10:23 Biking: (3x) 37.29 miles 2:30:42 Running: (x2) 11.09 miles 1:50:03 Strength: (2x) 1:44:31 Yoga: (x1) 39:49 Totals: 10 workout sessions 51.87 miles 8:55:28     This w...