Saturday, January 22, 2005

The 10-Step Ironman Plan

Here's a 10-step plan for preparing for an Ironman this season.

"Why do you race? Everyone has his or her own reasons. This sport, particularly at the Ironman distance, is just too hard for it to be anything other than a passion. It doesn't hurt to remind yourself of this from time to time, especially before a race when you ask, Why am I doing this?' You're making a decision to be the best triathlete you can be -- and taking risks to achieve that goal is what makes success that much sweeter."