Would you believe...

...that I'm at it again?! One Ironman race is obviously not enough, so on November 20th at 7am I will once again jump into the chilly waters of Tempe Town Lake and begin swimming. A couple things are different this time around: 1) I'm in much better shape than I was two years ago and 2) I won't be alone. My partner, Tracy will be doing it also. She already has three under her belt, but we always seem to do them on opposite years--but not this time! I must apologize for starting my blog late this time. I'm already into week 5 of training, so I better bring you up to date...

I haven't missed any training days (always a bonus) and that includes a trip down to San Diego for the 4th of July holiday. Today was my longest run to date (7.3 miles) and it took just under 90 minutes. My longest bike ride to date was 38 miles (two weeks ago) with another one tomorrow. I feel great this time around, which is not bad for 49 years old. It seems the more I exercise, the better I feel.

Training for Ironman (and doing the damn thing) reminds me how lucky I am to be able to physically push myself and feel good while I'm doing it. There are so many people who can't--not because they don't want to, but because their bodies won't allow it. And yet, they push on. I'm talking about all the young folks who fight cancer day after day. And for those who beat it and become "survivors" they are forced to fight a new battle--an economic battle. This is where the SAMFund comes to the rescue--and people like you who donate! Please visit my website at CHANGING THE PRESENT read about the SAMFund and find out how you can donate.

Here's the link:

http://www.changingthepresent.​org/drives/show/2230

Check back weekly for updates to my training...and how much money we're raising for the SAMFund!