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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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March 2010

March 11, 2010

Official IM Training Program is Underway

My 26-week Ironman Training Program kicked off on Monday. I did the following these past 3 days:

Monday: Swam 1.25 miles and ran 3 miles on AHS track. (9:30, 8:20 and 7:10 miles)

Tuesday: Biked 30 miles in 1:35 with last 10 miles as a negative split in 29:45.

Wednesday: Swam 1 mile and ran outside at Julifs Park for 30 minutes on grass.

The weather has been perfect and it is great to be outside doing stuff again after a long winter. I will probably be back inside on the bike tomorrow at the Y as it is suppose to rain. I feel like I haven't missed to much training since my last one 2 years ago. At this point it feels like the running will need the most work but I am confident it will come around much quicker than I think as it always had in the past.

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