Some say you gotta be nuts to do an Ironman, let alone do it on your own. This November we'll see just how nuts I am when I attempt my first
self supported Ironman distance triathlon in my own neighborhood. This event is inspired by my buddy & also arch nemesis, Texafornia. Brett
(aka Texafornia) has done two self supported IM in Texas. His most recent was done in honor of his son being born. Hence the name of his
Ironman was "IronBaby". You can draw your own conclusion as to the name of IronNut.
All are welcome to participate in anyway they want. Come out & join me for the whole thing or just a portion of it. Feel free to help with tracking,
water, food, supplies or just heckle me to keep me motivated. Kelley aka (SpecialK) my future wife, is going to train for the marathon portion.
This will be her first attempt at 26.2 miles. Others that might join in the mix are some real unique triathletes in the blogosphere of triathlon.
Texafornia, Moonpie, Bigun, Coach Adam, Mike Keller & possibly the fundraising superstar himself - Triboomer! With any luck I'll be able to
get him to come out along with the others. To find out more about doing a self supported IM visit 140dot6.com.
When - November 8th 2008. Tentative
Where - New Port Richey, FL
Why - Just to Tri.
Price - FREE! - Even the cool t-shirt!
self supported Ironman distance triathlon in my own neighborhood. This event is inspired by my buddy & also arch nemesis, Texafornia. Brett
(aka Texafornia) has done two self supported IM in Texas. His most recent was done in honor of his son being born. Hence the name of his
Ironman was "IronBaby". You can draw your own conclusion as to the name of IronNut.
All are welcome to participate in anyway they want. Come out & join me for the whole thing or just a portion of it. Feel free to help with tracking,
water, food, supplies or just heckle me to keep me motivated. Kelley aka (SpecialK) my future wife, is going to train for the marathon portion.
This will be her first attempt at 26.2 miles. Others that might join in the mix are some real unique triathletes in the blogosphere of triathlon.
Texafornia, Moonpie, Bigun, Coach Adam, Mike Keller & possibly the fundraising superstar himself - Triboomer! With any luck I'll be able to
get him to come out along with the others. To find out more about doing a self supported IM visit 140dot6.com.
When - November 8th 2008. Tentative
Where - New Port Richey, FL
Why - Just to Tri.
Price - FREE! - Even the cool t-shirt!
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Lake Padgett in Land O Lakes Florida
Town of Long Leaf - New Port Richey
Suncoast Bike Path
IS THIS IRONMAN? - That is entirely up to the
individual. That question has as many answers as
there are triathletes. Some would say no, some
would say yes. A few believe the only true Ironman is
a triathlete that does Kona. Yet, I know many
triathletes that have done Arizona, Lake Placid &
Wisconsin, that without hesitation call themselves
an Ironman. So if you embark on a self supported
140.6, it's really a non-issue with us. Call yourself
whatever you feel like calling yourself. It's not up to
someone else to define you after doing something
like this.
individual. That question has as many answers as
there are triathletes. Some would say no, some
would say yes. A few believe the only true Ironman is
a triathlete that does Kona. Yet, I know many
triathletes that have done Arizona, Lake Placid &
Wisconsin, that without hesitation call themselves
an Ironman. So if you embark on a self supported
140.6, it's really a non-issue with us. Call yourself
whatever you feel like calling yourself. It's not up to
someone else to define you after doing something
like this.
The image below is an overview of the swim course. I might reduce the course to two shorter loops,
instead of an out and back. Click on either the interactive map or the images to see a larger view.
Team in Training Coach, Holly, is graciously providing her home and dock for the Iron Nut and
anyone that may join in. We're working on support boaters or kayakers to follow the swimmers to
increase safety. Nobody will be swimming alone.
instead of an out and back. Click on either the interactive map or the images to see a larger view.
Team in Training Coach, Holly, is graciously providing her home and dock for the Iron Nut and
anyone that may join in. We're working on support boaters or kayakers to follow the swimmers to
increase safety. Nobody will be swimming alone.
Holly's dock, driveway & garage
will serve as T1. This is
graciously provided by Holly
Tripp. A Team N Training
coach and fellow Ironman.
will serve as T1. This is
graciously provided by Holly
Tripp. A Team N Training
coach and fellow Ironman.
Once out of Holly's house it's onto
the bike course. Proceed out of
her development and south on
SR-41. Reset your bike odometer
when you get to SR-41 and are
heading south. It's about 1 mile
until you get to SR-54.
I've used MapMyTri so all
distances are as accurate has the
website. I've done this route and
can say that it's pretty close. You
might end up with an extra mile.
the bike course. Proceed out of
her development and south on
SR-41. Reset your bike odometer
when you get to SR-41 and are
heading south. It's about 1 mile
until you get to SR-54.
I've used MapMyTri so all
distances are as accurate has the
website. I've done this route and
can say that it's pretty close. You
might end up with an extra mile.
Verified Nutz attending so far;
1. Kelley "SpecialK" Ward (Marathon)
2. Marc "Bigun" Taylor (Bits & Pieces)
3. Mike "Calorie Killer" Keller (The whole nut)
4. George Houston "TriRunner" (The whole nut)
5.
6
7
8.
9.
10.
1. Kelley "SpecialK" Ward (Marathon)
2. Marc "Bigun" Taylor (Bits & Pieces)
3. Mike "Calorie Killer" Keller (The whole nut)
4. George Houston "TriRunner" (The whole nut)
5.
6
7
8.
9.
10.
Run course. 4 loops. Starting at my house where I'll drop off
the bike. I'll use my house as aid. I also have relatives and
friends who houses in LongLeaf will provide aid as well. 3
places along route for bathroom breaks.
the bike. I'll use my house as aid. I also have relatives and
friends who houses in LongLeaf will provide aid as well. 3
places along route for bathroom breaks.
1. South on 41 to SR 54 ( 1 mile)
RIGHT TURN
2. West on SR-54 to Starkey Blvd. (12 miles)
RIGHT TURN
3. Starkey Blvd to Starkey Park. (5 miles)
RIGHT TURN
4. Starkey Park Bike Path east to the Suncoast
Bike Path (8 miles)
LEFT TURN
5. Top of Suncoast Bike Path ( 35 miles)
TURN AROUND
7. Suncoast Bike Path to SR-54 ( 39 miles)
TURN AROUND
8. Entrance to Starkey Park ( 4 Miles )
LEFT TURN
9. Starkey Park west to Starkey Blvd. ( 8 Miles )
LEFT TURN
10. Starkey Blvd south to entrance of Long Leaf.
RIGHT TURN
2. West on SR-54 to Starkey Blvd. (12 miles)
RIGHT TURN
3. Starkey Blvd to Starkey Park. (5 miles)
RIGHT TURN
4. Starkey Park Bike Path east to the Suncoast
Bike Path (8 miles)
LEFT TURN
5. Top of Suncoast Bike Path ( 35 miles)
TURN AROUND
7. Suncoast Bike Path to SR-54 ( 39 miles)
TURN AROUND
8. Entrance to Starkey Park ( 4 Miles )
LEFT TURN
9. Starkey Park west to Starkey Blvd. ( 8 Miles )
LEFT TURN
10. Starkey Blvd south to entrance of Long Leaf.
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Details of the day will be tracked and posted in real
time via various websites. Details and web page
coming soon! The sites below will be used.
Details of the day will be tracked and posted in real
time via various websites. Details and web page
coming soon! The sites below will be used.
The bike portion will end at my house in Long Leaf. A small community in New Port
Richey FL. Here you'll bike into my garage and enter "transition" in the back of the
house. Take has long as you need. I have a Sony Playstation. If you feel the need to
relax before hitting the streets of Long Leaf for the run just don't sweat on my couch.
Out the front door and you'll begin the run immediatley. The house will also be a
part of the run course. We loop back to it 3 times. It will also serve as the finish line.
Niki, our dog, will gladly watch your bikes in exchange for doggy treats.
Richey FL. Here you'll bike into my garage and enter "transition" in the back of the
house. Take has long as you need. I have a Sony Playstation. If you feel the need to
relax before hitting the streets of Long Leaf for the run just don't sweat on my couch.
Out the front door and you'll begin the run immediatley. The house will also be a
part of the run course. We loop back to it 3 times. It will also serve as the finish line.
Niki, our dog, will gladly watch your bikes in exchange for doggy treats.
The finish line and end of
the line for the Iron nut.
I'm going to be enlisting
family members and
neighbors for support. They
will be here during the day
and at the end to provide
any help needed
throughout the day.
More details coming soon.
the line for the Iron nut.
I'm going to be enlisting
family members and
neighbors for support. They
will be here during the day
and at the end to provide
any help needed
throughout the day.
More details coming soon.
IRON NUT CLOTHING. Swim, Bike & Run for a
good cause and look good while doing it.
50 % goes to the LAF Foundation
good cause and look good while doing it.
50 % goes to the LAF Foundation
