LEADVILLE - Going To Be A GREAT YEAR

In 2012, I plan to raise the stakes, put it all on the line, give 110% and any additional cliche that can be applied.  The challenges have been lined out and I am excited about the road ahead.  I can't even imagine competing in any of my 2012 events without the support of my wife, her support is unwavering!!! She and our boys are the motivation that gets me to work so hard and to the finish line. Thanks Nicole!

This is not a New Year's Resolution or Pre Mid-Life Crisis.  I have been training my legs, lungs and mind for this cause, much of the last 15 years.  The extreme focus began one year ago; since then, we have been executing on a well formulated plan.  With the help of my Coach, using addaero.com, we have tested my base training, plans for increased distance and speed work.  All with the goal to test my limits and determine if the 2012 LEADMAN Competition was the next logical step.  I was able to rack up 2600 miles of running and another 4200 miles of cycling in 2011.  The results of my racing as well as how my body held up were great and I have been maintaining the level of training throughout my "offseason".  

So there it is, this coming year, it is really on.  

I plan to race:

January 21 - 30k Snowshoe Trail Run - Nederland, CO

April 16th - BOSTON Marathon

May/June - 50k Trail run to be determined

Then the Leadman Competition.  To get a better idea of what the Leadman entails, check out the great video the organizers put together.  Only difference being, I will be racing both the 50 mile Bike and 50 mile Run in July, opting to hedge the chance of bike malfunction (great idea P.Garcia!) and as a great high altitude training weekend.  http://vimeo.com/channels/261962

The Epic Challenge spans June 30th to August 18th and will be 6 weeks of awesome.
2012 LEADMAN Competition
June 30th - Leadville Marathon 26.2 Mile RUn
July 14th - Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Bike Race
July 15th - Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Run Race
August 11th - Leadville Trail 100 Mile Mtn Bike Race
August 12th - Leadville 10k Run Race
August 18th - Leadville 100 Mile Trail Run Race

Pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice.