Comments on: To Ironman 70.3 Or Not To Ironman 70.3

By: amy

amy — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:08:32 +0000

Go for it! I love 1/2 marathons and TRI’s so both sound like a great idea. Although Olympic distance have three sports, I found that the training didn’t take much more time than a 1/2 or full marathon and was so much easier on my body than the 1/2 or full of pure running. And on a positive note, you probably don’t need a wetsuit for an August Tri…just the bike, etc.

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By: Tasia

Tasia — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:25:38 +0000

You could research sponsorship opportunities with local sports retailers. Write up a proposal (Yes! I’ll wear a shirt with you name on it!) Present you past times/scores, etc. Get them all enthused and next thing you know Nike will be knocking at your door. Very simple. Not complicated in the slightest.

Or… you could talk with the founder of Ingram Labs.

GO TEAM ON THE SPOT!!! RAH! RAH! RAH!

By: greensullivan

greensullivan — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:30:32 +0000

If you can run it, do it (oh did I just hear Nike ring in? “…and Miss On The Spot, what color would you like your swoosh in?”). I think you would love to have that accomplishment under your belt and more so you will love the whole process! Just do it (oh Nike called again…they are looking for finishers…) Luv ya Jenny! You are inspiring (I ran for 5 min yesterday! Yes it’s true! I know - you can get up off the floor and massage your laugh worn belly now).

By: The Husband

The Husband — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:08:43 +0000

As far as sponsors go, I’m sure I could talk to the founders of Ingram Labs. You’d probably have to wear “Lab Rat” on the back of your tri suit though ;-) First right of refusal.. I just want the first shot. If Nike comes along, then I’ll be your agent/trainer instead. And they get like all kinds of matching gear (only for boys).

By: Julie Leung

Julie Leung — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:38:08 +0000

Yeah, it’s true that training for a marathon isn’t that bad. If you can run for 2 hours, then running for 3 is something you can do too. :-) And certainly don’t make the mistake of over-training like I did.

The question is whether there is anything else you would like to do. When I trained for the marathon, it became the big focus of my life, or of the spare time and brain cells I have right now. Stretching, drinking (water, that is), eating, finding the proper attire (ya know), finding the bathroom, stocking up on gels, socks, shoes, spending a small fortune in regular increments at the running store…oh yes, and sleeping…

I am planning to do the Seafair half at the end of June. It would be my first official half marathon. And may be my last too. I’m finding that I’d rather put my energy in other directions. Other goals I want to complete. I still like running 6 mi or so, but get me much past 10 miles, and it feels like a bigger sacrifice to the schedule etc. And I’m gettin old too, feelin’ and seein’ the effects of the miles on my body. To get it out of my system though I want to run one half marathon. Cuz I can. While I can.

So maybe you should do the Ironman 70.3. If you wanna :-)

You are pretty amazing, Jenny! I’m inspired by you. And that Paul guy is pretty cool too. Thanks for keeping me going. :-)