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17 hours of swimbikerun

June 29, 2009

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Ever since I have told my loyal blog readers about the 17 hour training day group, all people can ask me is “When is the 17 hour training day?”

It’s a totally valid question.

And one that I finally have an answer to.

It’s on the Fourth of July

And we need help. To think about the logistics that go into finishing an Ironman…well the four of us will be swimming, biking and running for the maximum time period of an Ironman. It’s called overdistance training and I can’t even imagine the mental strength that will come with knowing I have 17 hours in me.

We are inviting friends, family, and loyal blog readers to come out and help us with our day. We have two campsites rented at Chatfield State Park #112, and #113. Practical Coaching athlete Tyler is acting as “cruise director” (AKA organizer) and there will be BBQ, and tons of family fun. There are lots of options if you want to join us for certain sections. We are completing the bike portion in two sections, a 4 hour section and a 4.5 hour section. Then starting at 4pm we will be running 10 mile loops around Chatfield Resevior using the campsites as home base. We are hoping that lots of people will opt to run a loop with us, and we are especially hoping that some people will join on their mountain bikes and ride along with us from 8:30pm on.

5am to 10pm we will be out there, rain or shine. Ready for what the day deals to us. Please come out and join us. RSVP and Checkin with Tyler Walton: tylerjwalton AT aol DOT com.

Here is the invitation:
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5 Comments »

  1. Mom says:

    YAY!! A 17-hr training day! Soooo sorry I will have to miss it–enjoy–and Happy Anniversary to Troy and Sonja on the 4th of July!!

    Hugs to Annie!

    Love Grandma

    June 29th, 2009 at 11:30 pm

  2. Kelly says:

    Good luck, Sonja!! I will be thinking about you!

    June 30th, 2009 at 5:13 am

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  4. Colleen Lasko says:

    That is so awesome! Well, it almost took me that long to do my Ironman so I’ll kind of know how you feel! If only it wasn’t a 8-9 hour drive away from here, I’d love to come do a run loop or something with you. Actually, I’d probably just have to cheer you on because I wouldn’t be able to keep up. Have fun!

    June 30th, 2009 at 12:04 pm

  5. Donna says:

    Happy Anniversary on the 4th of July to Troy and Sonja. We love you!
    Grandma & Grandpa Great

    July 2nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm

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