Subject: hello from downer grove il hi everyone
I have always wanted to do an ironman. I figure i am 2 years away from my goal. I have completed two marathons and have been doing spinning classes and occasional fun bike riding. I swam competitively from 6y.o. through high school. I was never really fast including running. I enjoy racing but for me its about the journey and not the destination. When I started running, my plan was to complete a marathon, now that ive done that, i have some other goals. I am looking to do a 1/2 iron man some time next year and an iron man the year after. I am a little heavy so i have concerns as to the bike stabliity. My thoughts are I have an old Shwinn le tour that I was going to get tuned up and start riding to see if tri's are right for me. If they are i am sure i will be looking at more expensive bikes. I am looking forward to training. Any suggestions including a decent 1/2 iron man in the chicago area to start with would be appreciated. I am also forty years old, a carreer firefighter, married with a supportive wife and two daughters.
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