Invitation to "Iron-April" 2008

“Swim 2.4 miles,
bike 112 miles,
run 26.2 miles,
brag for the rest of your life.”
John Collins – Founder of the Ironman triathlon

I invite you to participate with me in "Iron-April. As spring begins, the challenge is to cover the Ironman triathlon distance, in the three sports of triathlon, during the month of April. This is a challenging, yet attainable goal for most folks and a great way to break out of winter. What does it take?

The total miles for a typical week might look like this. . .
.5 mile in a pool
28 miles on a bike
6.5 miles running or walking

Sound like too much? There is a 2-person division (see below)

If you work out 6 days a week, your week might look like this. . .
Monday – walk 30 minutes (1.5 miles)
Tuesday – swim 20 minutes (.5 miles)
Wednesday – bike 1 hour (13 miles)
Thursday – REST
Friday – walk/run 30 minutes (2.5 miles)
Saturday – bike 1 hour (13 miles)
Sunday – walk/run 30 minutes (2.5 miles)

Of course, there are tons of different ways to get the miles. For some, it might only require working out 2-3 times a week. But, this gives you an idea of what it would take to gain the 140.6 miles of swimming, biking, and running during one month. Stationary bikes and treadmills are fine ways of covering the distance.

During April, I’ll post the names and mileage updates of all participants on a weekly basis. Just email me your weekly mileage and I’ll post your results on the blog so others can share your progress. The comment section of the blog will be open to all participants and virtual spectators.

E-mail me at kevin.haugh@gmail.com to join. I’ll add your name to the Iron-April schedule and post it April 1st. I’ll also email you on April Fool’s Day to remind you when it is time to start. Feel free to ask your friends or co-workers to join as well. This is open to anyone willing to accept the Iron-April challenge (limit 50).

Sound like too much? You can also join the 2-person team division. Just pick a team name and email me your total team miles each week.

Anything is Possible.

Kevin Haugh

My email address
kevin.haugh@gmail.com

The Blog
www.kevinhaugh.blogspot.com