The Events

Many have asked what specific events will I be participating in this coming year.  I thought it helpful to simply list them all here with a little commentary;


February 26, 2011               
Mt Mitchell Challenge
Black Mountain, NC
40 mile run
Note: 20 miles up and 20 miles down.  Mt. Mitchell (highest mountain on the east coast) has received its highest amount of snowfall EVER this year. They shut the race down after 10 hours. Oiy vey.

March 20, 2011                  
Half Ironman Triathlon
Sarasota, FL
1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Note: I need to finish in under 7 hours in order to "qualify" for the Survival of the Shawangunks (see below)

June 5, 2011                   
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
San Francisco, CA
1.5 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 8 mile run
Note:  I haven't received confirmation that I'll be accepted for this one yet.  Its just been one of those things I've always wanted to do.

April – July 2011               
Interviews with Dave Scott (6 time HI Ironman champion and second place finisher at the age of 40) and other exceptional people of interest
Boulder, CO
Note:  I'm looking for introductions/recommendations of other people who have accomplished notable events (athletic/humanistic/scientific or otherwise) when they were or on their way to turning 40

August 5 – 15, 2011     
Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Tanzania, Africa
19,340 feet
Note: Traveling to Africa with a group of friends to climb the highest mountain on the continent.  Been planning this one for 3 years.

September 11, 2011      
Survival of the Shawangunks
30 mile bike, 4.5 mile run, 1.1 mile swim, 5.5 mile run, .5 mile swim, 8 mile run,.5 mile swim, .7 mile run
New Paltz, NY
Note:  One of the coolest, mostly unsupported races in the country.  Out in the woods with you and a pair of running shoes.


October 25-26, 2011     
Birthday workout
40 x 200 yard (4.5 miles) swim, 140 mile bike, 20 mile run
Tampa, FL
Note: Dave Scott did this workout in one day in 1994 (the day he turned 40.)  Most likely will take me longer.


December 2011           
40 pushups, 40 dips, 40 pull ups
Tampa, FL

Note: Note sure why I'm doing this.  I can only do about 6 pull ups now.  


In any case, I have my work cut out for me.  I'm looking forward to the journey and would appreciate your comments and following this blog (clicking on the follow button).  Also, feel free to get more frequent updates on 
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Thanks for checking in.


Dave