My name is Mark Weber, I am a 28-year-old firefighter from Greenville, SC and I have taken on the challenge to become an Ironman. I've embarked on this immense undertaking as a tribute to the most incredible person I ever knew, my Dad. Over the next year I will share my experiences, training sessions, fundraising efforts, and thoughts about the goal of becoming an Ironman. I've created this blog to chronicle my journey towards the finish line in Louisville, Kentucky in August of 2014.

Becoming an Ironman is a long arduous journey filled with many roadblocks and obstacles along the way. Preparation for the most demanding athletic event known to man will test me beyond anything I've ever experienced. 2.5 miles of open water swimming, 112 miles of back breaking cycling, and 26.2 of pure running stand between me and the title of Ironman. I am Strong As Iron and I am ready for the challenge.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Guess My Finish Time Contest


As most of you know, I am raising funds through the IRONMAN Foundation, to benefit the American Cancer Society. As a creative way to raise funds, my fundraising team and I have come up with a unique approach to collect donations.  

Built into my training regimen, there are 2 additional triathlons that I am suggested to complete in order to train for IM Louisville: an Olympic Distance Triathlon & Half-Iron Distance Triathlon. Through “Guess My Finish Time Contest” each race (Olympic, Half-Iron, & Ironman) will give you the opportunity to donate money towards the American Cancer Society and enter your guesstimated time that I will finish each event.

The person with the closest time per race will receive a prize, with the IRONMAN winner receiving the GRAND PRIZE (TBD).

Week #9 Progess
Swim 100 Meters - 1:48
Bike Average Speed - 17.5 Mph
Run Average Pace - 8:28/Mile 
 (**Average AG Finish Time ~ 2.5 - 3 hours**)

 
 
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