Sunday, April 19

We Can Do Hard Things!!!

Well, Bippy and I finished the Half Ironman this weekend. It was much tougher than I had expected, but way rewarding. It was just neat to accomplish something so hard.

It started with a 1.2 mile swim in Lake Mead (the water temperature was 56 degrees)...







Then we got on our bikes and road 56 miles! And boy there were some hills...







We then began the 13.1 mile run.







Both Bippy and I were so happy just to complete it. Honestly it was a really wonderful experience for me. I was so glad that Bippy did it with me and so happy that Magi was able to go and take pictures of the race. I also do not think I have ever been more tired in my whole life.



12 comments :

Gwen said...

Wow, Tom, I am very impressed! I wish I was in a tenth the shape that you are in.

HG Photography said...

You're a stud Tom. I regret not doing it on you and Bippy's behalf but I'm glad I didn't do it on my behalf. Sorry for wussen out on ya. Greg

Ricki said...

I'm so glad you guys are so healthy. No kids weekend?? Good for you.

Melissa said...

It was Awesome! I'll post our pictures soon, Great job!

Heather said...

WOw! That is amazing! I cant even imagine doing any of those seperatly. That is awsome. Way to go guys.

Heather said...

Awesome, you two really are amazing! (and here I was feelin all proud of myself for biking 4 and a half miles to work every day! :-P)
-Dave

Magi & Tom said...

What... you are riding a bike? Way to go David. What kind of bike is it?

Mark said...

congrats ! are you planning on a full Ironman. You guys look great.

Magi & Tom said...

As I was doing it I kept thinking, "I am never doing this again!". But now...
I think I would like to do a full-Ironman before I turn 40. That gives me six and a half years to get my schooling done, lose weight, and run more steadily, and then yeah. I think I would like to do it.

Whose with me? All of you would be younger than I will be... What do you think August 2015! What a cool goal! Family Reunion at the Ironman!!!

Leighann said...

Hahahahaha, wow, Tommy. Thanks for being so idealistic! If Ironman has a ballroom dancing segment then I will so be in, otherwise...hahahahaha.

That you would even suggest it! Hahaha.

I originally was getting on here to say wow, Tommy and Bippe, good job!!! Sheesh, that is amazing. You are both crazy, but we love you anyways, and it's a good thing to be crazy about I suppose... Love you both!

Will said...

I am with ya Tom let's do it. 2015 ironman in hawaii, lets do the Kona!!!!! WOOHOO!! How are you felling by the a, I am sore but I feel REALLY GOOD!

Gwen said...

Well, if it's in Hawaii, I'm willing to go help Magi take pictures!