Road to 140.6

Destination IronMan USA

Two years ago Team In Training (TNT) helped me achieve two goals I never dreamed I would be able to accomplish: to complete an Olympic distance triathlon and, more importantly, to fundraise over $3000 to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Well, they did such a great job in helping me accomplish those two goals that I have turned to them again to help me realize two more goals, which are very related, but are on a much grander scale. The first goal is to complete an IronMan distance triathlon which consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run, all within a maximum of 17 hours (that is 140.6 miles total, hence the name of the page). My second goal is to raise $9000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, an ambitious goal, but definitely reachable with the help and support of TNT, and you, my family and friends.

To reach these goals, I have joined TNT's IronTeam 2006, a group of 80 individuals who are committed to raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society while training to complete IronMan USA in Lake Placid, NY on July 23, 2006. I’ve already started my 10 month training program and this web page is a start to my 10 months of fundraising efforts. Don't worry, if you want to help you don’t have to bike with me through the hills of the Bay Area, you don’t have to swim with me in the freezing waters of the Bay, and you don't have to run with me through the foggy San Francisco mornings; you can help just by making a contribution to the Cause using the link to the right (the big Donate button). Your moral support is also appreciated, so if you are interested in keeping up with me throughout the challenging next 10 months, feel free to read my blog at ironderek.blogspot.com. I plan to make updates 3-4 times a week, so be sure to check it often.

Thank you for your generosity and support!
Derek