Finish at Mooseman and Timberman

Here are two pics from races this year. The first pic is me under the cooling tent at Timberman. I had a strong swim/bike, but fell apart on the run. Earlier injury in the year really slowed down my run training. This is also known as an excuse for not training hard enough...:) The second pic is from Mooseman. I thought I was going to place in my age group at Mooseman, but a junk swim brought me down...Common theme. I still had a strong race and I had fun after cheering the team on.

The long road to Lake Placid - Starts now!

I am signed up, my bike has been fitted, I have the support of my wife and family. Now all I have to do is train for 10 months. The reality of competing in an Ironman is real for me. I have my doubts on occassion, but I know I can accomplish my goal. Crossing the finish line and hearing the words, Paul Cavanaugh, You are an Ironman, will be one of the proudest moments of my life. It will be here where I log all the highs and lows of traing right up to July 26.

I would be lying if I said I just want to finish. I want to do well. What does that mean? I have know idea. I will know once I complete the race. But from here forward, I am going to turn into a machine.

I have been competing in Triathlon for 3 years and have had some highs and lows, but I have not committed myself to a point that I feel was enough. That is going to change. I don't think I have been a slouch, but I know I can train smarter, harder and happier. (Yes, happier)

I would say that I am going to sit back and enjoy the show, but that wouldn't be entirely true. I will only be sitting for a few thousand miles on the bike. The rest of the time I will be horizontal in the water, vertical on the run and some messed up position while lifting and stretching!

Training is going to be like working at a Burger King for a High School kid, a part time job. Not that glamoruos, but will provide me with funds to do what I want.