Updated September 22, 2026.
Where I am
- Weight: 249 lb, down from 320 lb on February 1, 2026. Weighed every morning on a Garmin scale.
- Training: month two of the build to Ironman Jacksonville, May 16, 2027. About 50 miles a week across swim, bike and run.
- Next race: a 10K on October 31, 2026.
- Longest run so far: 11.2 miles at 14:17 pace.
The week
| Day | Session |
|---|---|
| Monday | Rest |
| Tuesday | Swim intervals, 40-minute moderate ride |
| Wednesday | Base run |
| Thursday | Base ride |
| Friday | Easy swim, moderate run |
| Saturday | Brick: long ride, short run |
| Sunday | Long run |
Working on
- Sleep. Four to eight hours a night is not enough for this volume.
- Eating enough. Carb-loading before long sessions so I do not bonk.
- The swim. Two sessions a week, still the sport I am furthest from.
The full story is on the About page; the monthly numbers are in The Journey.