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  • Ironman Difference was originally a site that showed how training for and competing in an Ironman Triathlon could change the lives of many. My name is Brian Hock and I completed the Ford Ironman Triathlon in Couer d’Alene, Idaho on June 22, 2008.

    I rasied over $58,000 for Winners Walk Tall.
    This blog documented everything involved in the life of a first-time Ironman athlete and the incredible event itself.

    It now documents all my running efforts as well as an upcoming second Ironman - Louisville in August of 2010.

Winners Walk Tall


  • Winners Walk Tall is a character-building program that helps our youth develop the confidence they need to learn to make good choices as they mature in life. The only community-based program of its kind, this unique program provides a positive alternative to the problems students are facing.

Team


  • My wife Kristin for being supportive and extremely knowledgable about nutrition. My son Braden for just being him (and making me run extra laps when I get home every night). And Brianne for simply being Brianne.

  • Guy Karrick is a boston marathon qualifier and motivator when it comes to running. His sister is a multiple Ironman finisher and a wealth of knowledge.

  • Jim McMahon is one of my running partners.

  • Jed Davis is a key motivator and supporter of this and all my efforts.

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January 12, 2010

New Year - New Start

2010 has started off pretty strong from a training standpoint. I have now officially completed my first week of Ironman Training . I took this past Saturday and Sunday off to let my body recover from the sudden burst of activity. I had 6.5 miles of running, 17 miles of biking and 2.75 miles of swimming. You can tell that my swimming was solid and biking just getting started again.I took extra time off from running after the Chicago Marathon to allow my feet to get better and be ready to roll in this new year.

I am signed up for the Louisville Ironman Triathlon in August and look forward to the challenge. I am finding that this second Ironman takes a very different kind of motivation. One I am struggling with each day. Let's see how this next week goes.

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