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.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Ravenna 70.3 - Week 19

It's week 19 already and I'm gearing up for a race... again! 

This Sunday I'll be taking my talents to Ravenna, Ohio for the Great Western Reserve Triathlon, or Ravenna 70.3 as I like to call it for short. 


The race will serve as another "tune-up" for me as I inch closer and closer to Louisville in August. Each leg of the triathlon (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run) will be half the distance of the legs in Louisville, and will hopefully take me half of the time to complete.

What I'm aiming to do on Sunday is practice all the facets of a triathlon and have as much fun as I can. I'm not expecting a record breaking time or a personal best by any means, I just want to enjoy myself. I'm going to be focusing on staying calm, smart pacing throughout the race, and practicing my race strategy and nutrition. Of course all of this is not new to me. I've been hearing and reading these things from many other triathletes over the past few months but, it helps for me to write it down to remind myself. Wish me luck! 


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