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First post hernia surgery “long” run. Not as much pain as the last run even after deads yesterday. HR stayed lower than last time but I kept the pace slow. Not bad for 10 days post surgery I guess. Lifting later today! Goals: •Flip over a F350 Dually with my hands •Run across Texas •Whip a Grizzly Bear’s ass •Drink cold beer during LFG! https://www.instagram.com/p/ClGxLU_rXjZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Waco Recap Coming

Hey everyone!

I’m going to be doing my Waco recap vid this week.  I’ll post it here and include it on my newsletter as well (sign up if you haven’t).  

I’m also dropping my biggest program yet where I’ll be helping 5 others finish their first Ironman - It will be very exclusive and slots limited!  More to come this week.

#ironman #couch potato to ironman #couch to ironman #swimbikerun

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Race Day. Ironman Waco + Waco 70.3 = 210.9 miles https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjuq3shu1rr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Met the legend @natashavdm81 @nvdmcoaching at Waco 210.9. (at Waco, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjsy0Oxr_UI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Calm before the storm. Ironman Waco + Waco 70.3. One weekend. Let’s go. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjqDysoMOqK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Cocked and loaded. In the app for Ironman Waco and Waco 70.3 I couldn’t run 600ft 4 years ago. So I lost 75lbs and finished an Ironman 3 years ago. This time it’s 210.9 miles over 2 days. Ask a lot of your body, get a lot back in return. 3 days to go. See you tomorrow, Waco. #ironman #triathlete #transformation #motivation #swimbikerun https://www.instagram.com/p/CjnoVX1Lv7_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ironman #triathlete #transformation #motivation #swimbikerun

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I’ve had the opportunity to speak to: •Combat Veterans •CEOs •Athletes •Sales Teams •Prisoners But nothing compares to being able to positively influence children. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjlHReULjf7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Race week!

I feel amazing as I head into both Ironman Waco and Waco 70.3.

Resting heart rate was 39 overnight.

I have some aches and pains but I’m 46, so who doesn’t.

Very light week as far as training goes (low intensity/volume). The purpose of tapering is to shed fatigue while keeping the engine running.

Big thank you to everyone that has followed along for the last several months.

4 years ago, I couldn’t run 600 feet or swim 25 yards without stopping, and had never been on a road bike. this weekend, I will be swimmimg 3.6 miles, riding 168 miles, and running 39.3 miles.

Wherever you are, get started - we are all capable of more than we know.

#ironman #swimbikerun #triathlon #motivation #training #triathlete #cycling #running #run #tritraining #endurance #ironmantraining #swimming

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Coaching

I am NOT “Every Man’s” coach.

I have no desire to be.

I am very selective about whom I work and only work with the most dedicated and serious individuals.

There are plenty of “coaches” that can write you a cookie cutter program/diet and send you on your merry way.

If that’s all you’re looking for, I am not your guy.

“If nothing changes then nothing changes.”

I focus on instilling focus, habits, and the proper mindset that will improve performance in all aspects of your life and set you up for massive success.

I’ve helped hundreds of people do “incredible” things: From drastic body transformation and events (races/competitions) to becoming the very highest performer in their professional field or endeavor, and I will do the same for you.  

For more information, click here to email me to apply for coaching.

#fitness coaching #mindset #habits #success #ironman #training #ultraendurance #powerlifting #bodybuilding #life coaching

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It is race week! 7 days to go. An Ironman sucks. So why not do a 70.3 the next day? I am always looking for the next challenge, and this one is going to be a great test. #ironman #imwaco #ironmanwaco #waco70.3 #swimbikerun #endurance #mentalstrength #motivation #behardonyourself #dbap https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjc_XIwL2c_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ironman #imwaco #ironmanwaco #waco70 #swimbikerun #endurance #mentalstrength #motivation #behardonyourself #dbap

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Second Ironman Foundation/Gold Star Initiative kit arrived today. I’ll wear the tank on the 140.6 and the short sleeves the next day on the 70.3 9 days to go - taper time here. #ironman #waco #wacotx #imwaco #triathlon #athlete #triathlete #210.9 #ultraendurance #swimbikerun #endurance #training #motivation #veteran #usaf #army #navy #usmc #neverforget https://www.instagram.com/p/CjYWRXjrBdY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ironman #waco #wacotx #imwaco #triathlon #athlete #triathlete #210 #ultraendurance #swimbikerun #endurance #training #motivation #veteran #usaf #army #navy #usmc #neverforget

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Only a handful of these workouts to go. 11 days until Waco. #ironman #swimming #waco #triathlete #training #workout #triathlon #swimbikerun https://www.instagram.com/p/CjTYv1UP_19/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ironman #swimming #waco #triathlete #training #workout #triathlon #swimbikerun

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The Wildest Month

Although I’ve been in the midst of training for Ironman Waco and Waco 70.3, I haven’t allowed myself to shy away from challenges. In fact, I decided to test myself more over a one month period mere weeks out of my back to back races.

It all started on August 8th, 2022.  I was, quite frankly, bored with the regular progressive training of Ironman.  So, I decided to push it and set out to run a marathon in peak, August in Texas heat of 111 degrees.

At the marathon mark, I was feeling great, and thought “why not go 5 more miles and hit a 50km?” and after just 3 hours and 55 minutes, I finished 31.1 miles.

While I was proud of what I had done (this was the furthest that I had run in nearly two years), the thought was in my mind: What have I been leaving on the table?

That haunting idea lingered in my head for a few days - until that following Sunday.  I decided that I needed to really test myself and run 100 miles.  No crowds, no medals, no trophies - just me and Texas.  

So on August 18, I woke up at 2:30am and set out.

I actually Live-Tweeted it.

Through Texas heat, torrential downpour, excruciating blisters, chaffing, a broken foot and a lot of suffering, I kept my commitment to myself and finished the 100 miles in 25 hours (the first 76.5 miles took only 15 hours - and then I took my shoes off - the last 23.5 took 10 hours).  

Fortunately, my friends Chris and Brian showed up to help get me through those last excruciating miles.

While my feet were decimated, I was happy to have finally put myself into the crucible once more and force myself to push beyond my known capabilities.

But it still wasn’t enough.

Ten days later, I though to myself “Why don’t I just do an Ironman as well?”

And just 13 days after the 100 mile run on August 31st, I was at the pool at 5am, ready to do a self-staffed full Ironman.  Except I swam 3.6 miles instead of just 2.4.  Due to storms, I was forced to do the ride on my indoor bike trainer.  I had forgotten that the AC repair guy was coming that day, so there I was, 6 hours on the bike trainer, upstairs in my house where the thermostat read 91 degrees (which is like 200 outside).  

Shortly into the 26.2 mile run I realized how terrible of an idea this was and how bad my feet were busted, but I pushed on.  Even with oozing blisters and throbbing feet, I still finished the marathon portion in 4 hours.  

I also Live-Tweeted the Ironman as well.

So a 100 mile run and an Ironman+ in 13 days.  Considering that less than 4 years ago I couldn’t run 1/4 of a mile, you’d think I’d be satisfied.  

Not quite.

After about a week and a half, I was reading through Twitter and noticed how nearly every person on Fitness Twitter pretends to live like a month.  Actually, they make it seem like it’s required to do anything substantial.

Well, I’m a bit of a fuck up, so I began to wonder how degenerate I could be and still do something physically exerting.  That’s when I hatched the idea to run a marathon and simultaneously drink at least one case (24) of beer.  

Oh, and I live tweeted the disaster on September 13th.

While it was obviously one of the dumbest things I’ve ever done, I did manage to drink over 30 beers and run a marathon.  While I don’t remember much of it, I think I proved the point that fitness doesn’t require you to live like a saint or be perfect.  

If I didn’t get that point across, I still had a lot of fucking fun.

Now, here I am 17 days out of Waco, where I’ll be doing the full and half Ironman on consecutive days as the Gold Star Initiative representative, where I’ll be carrying full sized American flags on the run portions of each race to give to families of fallen military members at each respective finish line.

After that?  I don’t know for sure.  But I do know this - I’ve only begun to scratch the surface of what is possible for me, and I know that if I can do some of these things, absolutely anyone can.  We are capable of more than we know.

Keep moving forward, gang.

#running #ironman #triathlon #beer #drinking #mindset #ultrarunning #100mile #swimbikerun #swimmer #cyclist #runner #ironmanwaco #ironman waco #waco70.3 #triathlete #motivation #fitness #weightloss #health #coaching #publicspeaking

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Yesterday’s work was simple Run 8 min miles except for miles 6, 12, and the last 3. Those last 3 were some of the most brutal miles ever But the suffering always ends 17 days until Ironman Waco + Waco 70.3 Cannot wait to carry the 🇺🇸 across the finish line #ironman #running #runner #endurance #training #triathlete #fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/CjDZCD-ryvh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ironman #running #runner #endurance #training #triathlete #fitness

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Here we go! Counting down to IM Waco and Waco 70.3! Check out the link in my bio to see what I’m doing! #ironman #goldstarinitiative #goldstarfamilies #military #athletes #triathlete #swimbikerun #endurance #ultrarunning #ultraendurance #cycling #swimming #pool #triathlon https://www.instagram.com/p/CixnX2sLffm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ironman #goldstarinitiative #goldstarfamilies #military #athletes #triathlete #swimbikerun #endurance #ultrarunning #ultraendurance #cycling #swimming #pool #triathlon

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3600 yards in the pool earlier Slow 8 miles on the road done . Countdown to Ironman Waco + Waco 70.3 (consecutive days) . T Minus 26 days . I am the Gold Star Initiative representative for both races and will be carrying a full size American 🇺🇸 Flag on both run portions to present it to a family of military fallen at each finish line. . Details in the link on my bio! #endurance #ironman #ironmanwaco #waco70.3 #swimbikerun #swimmer #cycling #running #run #runners #fitness #motivation #training #hybridathlete #keephammering #keepmovingforward https://www.instagram.com/p/Cis-m3GP8Qo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#endurance #ironman #ironmanwaco #waco70 #swimbikerun #swimmer #cycling #running #run #runners #fitness #motivation #training #hybridathlete #keephammering #keepmovingforward

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Do hard things, meet hard people. Gavin Rossdale and Nik Hughes are the best. #ultrarunning #ironman #swimbikerun #beer #music #sing #train #motivation #beermarathon #swim #cyclist #runner https://www.instagram.com/p/CilwwaxsOOF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ultrarunning #ironman #swimbikerun #beer #music #sing #train #motivation #beermarathon #swim #cyclist #runner