Happy New Year 2011!! I am going to surprise you all with the challenge of completing an Ironman this year, actually better yet, this month. Ok I am joking, I would like to challenge everyone to completing the actual distances and events of an Ironman. There is a catch; you have the entire month to complete it. You can break up the total anyway you would like but it has to be completed with exercise logs turned in by February 5th. An Ironman consist of :
Swim 2.4 Miles (154.4 laps in a 25 meter pool)
Bike 112 Miles (can ride on a stationary bike or bike outside if weather permits)
Run 26.2 Miles (can run on a treadmill or outside)
If you do not have access to a pool I will allow you to exchange the swim portion for 25,000 meters on an indoor rower, add 13 miles to the run total, or add 56 miles to the bike total. I really would like to encourage everyone to try and swim the 2.4 miles. For everyone the most challenging skill will be the swim.
There is an incentive for completing this challenge. I am going to give away a few prizes with only one catch. You have to provide me with detailed exercise logs.
Prizes will be:
1st Place $100 Gift Card to Lululemon or Sports Authority
2nd Place $50 Gift Card to Whole Foods or Vitamin Cottage
3rd Place $25 Gift Card to Whole Foods or Vitamin Cottage
Results will be determined based on completion time and date, age, and fitness level.
Good Luck Everyone and Happy New Year!
Jason Stone
Jasonstonefitness.com
