@@SKE4892 Lol midwest weather is all over the place all the time. I feel for the lifeguards ! Thankful they’re there!

@@1023Endurance thank you for that support 🙌

@@RobS-fu9hj ROB, really appreciated the conversation the morning of, really nice to have someone else to speak with braving the day we headed into together. And I had to go back and watch and see your name, that means we must’ve been near each other at least at some point, and MAN that is terrible to hear, I wonder if you were one of the bloodied finishers I heard others speaking of, I knew some others took some crashes, I’m glad you got back up and were able to continue on, those cones were not consistent at points, I had to do a major swivel to get out of one’s way on the highway and with it being slick, a small adjustment like that is terrifying. Definitely glad you came out the other side and are able to say you had the finish you deserved 🙌

@@geoffreyruns I wasn't thinking about it during the race, but in hindsight I realize how lucky I was to continue on. Someone was watching out for me, maybe they just figured I needed a little more of a challenge. LOL. Best of luck to you going forward. I'll be watching to see where you land next.

@@fatTHORrunner1423 I most certainly will do another one, already thinking about Maryland potentially.

haha! we shall see if a new season commences so you have something to watch!

thank you very much!

thank you!

a very intense race and a long day, but a great memory from it!

thank you very much!

@@DelaneyEli 🙌 this one was fun! glad I got some of it documented, really wish there was footage of the bike ride on the highway in the pouring rain 😂

@@winstonrisser3311 don’t think I’ve ever heard that put like that before. respecting the race, love that, I’m gonna take that with me into tomorrow 🙌

@@althor352 thank you so much!

@@robertclair5033 my man thank you!! 🙌

Yeah

@@SwimBikeRunStu yep 😔 incredibly bummed, even down here looking at the river I just wish they kept it on and let time really tell how nice the river could’ve potentially been on Sunday. Still looking forward to it though and seeing what this bike and run feels like

@@jasondyhouse7292 thank you!!!

just finished my official 3rd week and the mental fatigue of learning a new role and the math behind it with little sleep and learning a new routine has definitely been a very tough transition for me. luckily I started the taper weeks the same time as the new job so I did have 'more' time of rest and recovery. But yes, not good sleep with a new job and training, don't recommend/.

thanks! hope it shows up on race day haha

I'd love to be able to do 12hours or less! At the same time I'm allowing myself to just enjoy it and let the journey decide for itself :)

isn't it!?

heard! I will keep up some swimming, unfortunately no open water for me leading up to it. have to go for it

taking this advice! swam this morning so thank you for the heads up. good luck to you! if you see me come say hi!

@@geoffreyruns will do!

brick by brick

not sure!

haha great question, definitely an EXTRA layer. I think doing a video every week was a big hurdle I did not prepare for. I find myself getting annoyed remembering to capture footage so I will do less moving forward after the ironman

@@geoffreyruns I have just been impressed that you’ve kept the schedule for training plus, I know the work setting up cameras to get content for videoing. I thought maybe it would be accountability and part of the process that could help in someways. And also, I know the straight up work you’re putting into it 😅! Bravo

@@winstonrisser3311 hah! thanks! definitely a lot of extra 'little work' and then the editing process can be mundane.

brick by brick!

a road marathon is a grind as well!

thank you! can't believe it's in 33 days

can't quit now!

staying hungry!! 😤

wow, thank you. sometimes I feel I'm not the best at editing or capturing content, but learning as I go!!

@@geoffreyruns I find artist are always very critical of their work. You are doing great, things will naturally evolve just keep grinding my friend!

definitely a reason! whenever I have a weights workout I need to do, I always do weights first. I want my power/effort to be the strongest when breaking down and building muscle. and then any endurance activity will come after to 'empty' the tank. it's way easier for me to do weights before any cardio than after.

hope you win $2,500 !!!

that is HUGE - you'll be able to handle some biking and swimming if you're already doing that

I'll be doing a half ironman next week. next month is my last 'peak phase' about a month and half out from the race so I will have some runs, swims, and bikes that will be close to full ironman distance

thank you! can't believe how close the race is getting. heading into my last peak month and it's beginning to get very tough!

thank you very much!

LETS GO 😤😤 stacking bricks bit by bit with a run like that. building the mindset

really appreciate that!

I've only done ultra-marathons! a 50miler and a 50km - this will be my FIRST EVER triathlon - I will be doing my own 70.3 here in a few weeks, on my own, no actual race course or route. So this is 100% going in blindly and hoping for the best here.

great question! I got my current bike from BikesDirect.com // fantastic website with great prices on great bikes. most bikes are a year or two older models so they are at discount. I got my diamondback century endurance sport for $600, originally $1,200 // they have other cheaper bikes on there that are just as good. I average 17/18mph with my bike, i upgraded the seat and tires ($150 or so) but I'd try to find a road bike, an endurance bike version of it, you can search many on there in your price range, then look up KZbin videos of reviews of that specific model.

haha love the question and how it's stated. i do NOT have a coach. I had to create my own plan and did not find any full ironman training programs online that seemed well fitted for me. going at this as novice as you can be

@@geoffreyruns I didn't want it to look like I was trying to solicit you. I'm doing IMFL in Nov so I was comparing workouts(stalked Strava😂). I did Chatty 70.3 this year and that bike and run is going to be a good challenge.

@@bradtomlinson8252 oh man IMFL looks TOUGH. best of luck to you on that one. besides bike and run being challenging/hilly for Chattanooga, any other things I should keep in mind or prepare for? How easy is it to get nutrition on the bike course?

@@geoffreyruns I generally take my own nutrition but they have plenty of aid stations. With this distance it's ok to stop at the stations and refill bottles, use the restroom and whatever else. Your goal is to finish the 1st one and learn. If I could give you one piece of advice right now it would be to ride the bike more and do some intensity workouts on your shorter trainer rides. You're a good runner but your run is no good if the bike kills you. On Sundays I do a 3 hour ride with an hour run OTB. Also try and get in some open water swims. Keep grinding and let me know if I can help with anything. G1M

thank you so much!

@@abigailhasper3218 hidden gem in indy! Love how it keeps growing and getting connected to other trails.

@@paynetalent I’m racing ironman Chattanooga, TN actually! Just in Florida for vacation. I’m not sure I’d ever do an ocean swim ironman 😅 even jellyfish would get me anxious trying to swim out of their path! Haha

@@geoffreyruns Ah i see! Chattanooga looks nice. You have plenty of time to train and get in great shape. Good luck with everything. I am cheering for you! :)

@@winstonrisser3311 yessir, full time job, a 1-year old, I’m up everyday usually by 5am to workout for 1.5-2hours, work a hybrid in-person setting. it’s not easy but I’d say it’s worth it for my mental health and well being 🙌

@@geoffreyruns That’s awesome ! Not easy , but clearly you’re not average. Your desire outweighs weaknesses. I am currently building up my endurance for my first marathon next year . And I really would like to go for an iron man in 2027 . Cheering you on for September 🏊 🚴🏃‍♂️🙌

@@winstonrisser3311 you can do it. I did my first marathon in 2021, then a 50miler in 2022. You’ll unlock a new part of your mind and body and it will propel you towards ironman 🙌

lets go! thank you!