ismael chang ghalimi

Ironman

Last week, someone asked me why I was on a diet, since I don’t really need to lose any weight. The answer is that I have set for myself the goal of competing in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, before I turn 45. As any Ironman, it’s a 2.4 miles swim, followed by a 112 miles bike ride, and completed by a 26.2 miles run (same as a marathon), but it’s also the most selective triathlon race in the world, with only 1,700 athletes participating every year. I am 33 today, so I am starting what could be a 12 year project, for no other reason than having a good challenge to get me out of bed every morning. Today, I was on my bike at 5:30 AM for a 17.3 miles ride under the rain. Now, my legs hurt…

I am training for my first triathlon, but I don’t know if I’ll do an Ironman this season. It’s so long. Anyway, good luck and have fun!

You might like the Triathlon Forums.

Scott,

Thanks for the tip. I’ll take a look.

Best regards
 -Ismael

You are inspiring, but I’ve always thought so. I have a friend at work who has done the Ironman, not sure if it was Hawaii. He has a similar build to your own, so I expect you’ll do very well. I’d offer to join you, but I’d be 68!

I have just started to try wild blue-green algae (capsules) to boost my energy levels at 60% protein. I’m also trying spirulina (a powder you mix in a drink) at 60-70% protein. I may give that up and keep to the capsules! I’ll let you know how I get on.

Cheers
 -Bob

Bob,

It’s never too late. You can be 80 and complete Kona…

I’ll give spirulina and blue-green algae a shot!

Take care.
 -Ismael