IRONMAN 70.3 DES MOINES | An Average, Middle-Age, Busy, Slightly Overweight Guy's Personal Journey

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3 жыл бұрын

Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events are not easy. The half ironman consists of the following distances: 1.2 mile swim; 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run. The Wandering Firefighter was retired from these distances after finishing Ironman Boulder about seven years earlier. But he came out of retirement when he heard the Certified Piedmontese Ironman 70.3 was coming to his home city of Des Moines, Iowa. His journey to Ironman Boulder was eventfull enough...and it was not easy. He needed a lot of triathlon motivation and push yourself motivation for that one--and it was when he was younger and more fit! Will he complete Ironman 70.3 Des Moines, or will he fall short of his goal? You'll have to watch to find out!
One disclaimer: this is NOT an triathlon training video or an Ironman training video. This triathlon documentary is a personal journey--the ups, the downs, the in betweens. You know, an average, middle-age, busy, slightly overweight guy's journey. From bike rides at the Banner Lake mountain bike trails, to some open water swimming at Lake Ahquabi, join along for some laughs and some moments of questioning whether or not crossing the Des Moines Half Ironman finish line was even a possibility.
Though this channel is normally a travel vlog, this episode can serve as a traithlon vlog, as well as a Des Moines tourism video, showing just one of many fun things to do in Des Moines, Iowa. The Wandering Firefighter loves to journey around the world, but he is also all about the journey of life! Ironman 70.3 Des Moines 2021 is a great event and Ironman 70.3 Des Moines 2022 looks to be even better.
Hopefully my Ironman 70.3 journey can show you that whether your journey is to Ironman or your journey is to Ironman 70.3--YOU CAN DO IT! Triathlon goals seem to evolve all the time. You may have completed a sprint triathlon and it made you believe you could finish an olympic triathlon. And then a half ironman. And then an Ironman. Many people travel the country and travel the world for Ironman events. Go do it!
Feel free to share with anyone you know who is training for something they may be having doubts about...they may relate :)
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@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

What challenges are you facing? Endurance events? Challenges at work? Emotional or spiritual challenges? Let me know in the comments and I'll be glad to give you some encouragement! YOU CAN DO IT! GRIT and DETERMINATION!

@kengipson5529 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a regular guy showing his journey with something like that. You seem like a great guy. Inspiring video 👏

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what great compliments! I really appreciate that...sincerely :)

@adamjones-xn1yo 3 жыл бұрын

The lance armstrong comment was gold! I too am a fireman and love the teasing that goes along with our job! Great race! I raced as well and the conditions were a bear. Cheers!!

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

Haha...yeah...that was my Captain. I live for the back and forth verbal abuse...lol! Congrats on your race as well and thanks for the support, brother!

@travelingwithkidscostarica 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! That’s an incredible first and second Iron Man. Well done! 😍

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@oakleafs30 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video so much. Made me laugh quite a few times. It was so much fun to watch. Awesome work!

@TheWanderingFirefighter Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the kind words and support :) I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@traveltalesandteddybears 3 жыл бұрын

Now that is an impressive athletic pursuit. Congratulations ! 🎉 👏 I love how determined you are about this.

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a long day…haha!

@Cookefan59 5 ай бұрын

Luckily stumbled across your channel 2 years after its production and really enjoyed the video. Very well done! I am a 64 yo Clydesdale. Ive been around triathlon for about 11 years now but only the Sprint distance. This year, 2024, Im hoping to do an Olympic distance here in Boulder, Colorado. The Iron Man distances might be doable in 2025. I am still working on improving my shuffling, I mean “running”. 😂 The scene where you arrived at the event sent a chill up my spine same as the last event I participated in! That was quite a rush. I found your journey very inspiring and motivating. It really helped me to understand some of my own mental approach to whats ahead. One thing you can count on, as you get older, stay in reasonable shape and control your weight, you will find fewer and fewer “Clydesdales” showing up at events. I placed first in 3 events last summer just showing up and participating. I did have one question: During your run, do you take walk breaks? If you do, are they regular or do you just wait until you need a break? Thanks again for a great journey.

@TheWanderingFirefighter 5 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching and for the kind words! I take walking breaks whenever I feel like I need them. My goal is one foot in front of the other, no matter what it looks like lol. Please do me a favor and come back to tell me how your journey is going!

@lindsayeverydaylaurie5549 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I sure am proud of you!!! You amaze me always!! Love you by big brother “The IRONMAN”!!!!!

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love you :)

@jeandelacruz133 2 ай бұрын

Truly inspiring Sir. Thank you!

@TheWanderingFirefighter 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words...much appreciated!

@HalinaBMyles 2 жыл бұрын

Aww, congrats! loving your journey

@TheWanderingFirefighter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and for the comment :)

@youngru831 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!!!! Iron man, that is an awesome achievement!!! Salute to you 💪🏾

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks! Been awhile since I’ve been in Ironman shape…haha

@AlwaysAnAdventureWithKids 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go! Such a great accomplishment!! I can completely relate. I did 3 full ironman races before kids, fresh out of college. Fast forward 8 years and 3 kids, I signed up for the NZ half ironman. I tried my hardest to train, but it is challenging with a family now, and a body that isn't the same. My race was crazy slow and painful, but definitely happy I did it! It's really neat that you documented your training journey. Great work!!!

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the kind words...and yes, the body is REALLY not the same anymore...haha! Great job to you with your prior races and your most recent one!

@jamesososki 4 ай бұрын

Love this, you’re a champion!!!! Subscribed

@TheWanderingFirefighter 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, for the comment, and for subscribing! Much appreciated :)

@shuhanibegum8099 2 жыл бұрын

Such an inspirational video. Well done

@TheWanderingFirefighter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that :)

@Doc-Tee 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers brother! Congratulations. Great accomplishment

@TheWanderingFirefighter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Very much appreciated!

@adolfofiorentino4836 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! real Ironman... Thanks for sharing the amazing journey

@TheWanderingFirefighter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate you watching and for the kind words :)

@pshardtime Жыл бұрын

This was so good! Such a likeable guy. Inspiring also!

@TheWanderingFirefighter Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! They mean so much to me :)

@youngjuggler 3 ай бұрын

Loved this dude! 70.3 chatt for me in 6 weeks! Getting that inspo up

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind words! Good luck in Chatt!! You got this :) Do me a favor and come back here to let me know how it goes!

@aliciaberta5196 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey. I am getting ready for my first 70.3 and life has thrown some challenges ... I am going to give it hell!

@TheWanderingFirefighter Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Go get ‘em. Show those challenges you’ve encountered just who you are :) Hope you come back and update me! Good luck!

@lydsrod4933 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm a year off since this was uploaded. But, I'm so glad I saw this. Going through the same journey, essentially going through the same issues. Thanks!

@TheWanderingFirefighter Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I’m glad you can relate to the journey. It’ll have its ups and downs, but you’ll be glad you saw it through! I’ll be cheering for you and hope you come back and update me on how it all goes! Good luck and keep moving! One swim stroke at a time, one pedal stroke at a time, and one foot in front of the other!!

@gettingoutwiththekids 3 жыл бұрын

*Massive well done dude. You did really well*

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I appreciate that :)

@johnmadison5998 2 жыл бұрын

I like to do challenging things and you have done a great job👍👍

@TheWanderingFirefighter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir! I really appreciate that :) Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@lgcopy 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid bro! Cool achievements by the way

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that!

@lgcopy 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWanderingFirefighter no problem

@brookeseguin289 Ай бұрын

Love this. I was at the same race 2 yrs ago!!! First 70.3 or whatever it actually was :) such a fun race!!! Amazing funny video !!!

@TheWanderingFirefighter Ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching and for the kind words! I think the race you were at was the one I made this video for if I remember correctly :) You probably passed me up or saw me on lap one of the run while you were on the way to the finish line...haha!

@brookeseguin289 Ай бұрын

@TheWanderingFirefighter that race was a good race for me! I have a fear of open water for some odd reason even though I do plenty of sprint triathlons... something about the open water. I liked the swim in Des Moines but I remember the water being like bath water... overall, I miss Des Moines! We are doing the Wisconsin Milkman 70.3 Sunday! Yeah, I chuckled a few times on your video. It helped me actually calm some of my nerves for this weekend. Great content once again!!

@TheWanderingFirefighter Ай бұрын

@@brookeseguin289 Thank you :) I'm glad you liked Des Moines. I was working OT for the fire department for the race yesterday. I hope the Milkman race went well for you!

@brookeseguin289 Ай бұрын

@TheWanderingFirefighter I wanted to do the Des Moines one so bad!! The Milkman was narly... the bike, my husband had over 3,000 ft of climbing... it was a good race overall they did a good job with everything! Thanks for that !!!

@panatsip4949 2 жыл бұрын

You're such a fucking legend. This just made me even more motivated to run this race

@TheWanderingFirefighter 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Legend is a stretch, but I'll take it! Thanks a lot. And good luck with your journey!

@panatsip4949 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWanderingFirefighter you are! I think this is a very inspirational video. And I think it has and will inspire more people than just me. So for that, you are a legend haha.

@TheWanderingFirefighter 2 жыл бұрын

@@panatsip4949 Thanks a lot. It means a lot :)

@addyeginoire3109 3 жыл бұрын

JEEZ i have no idea how you did that 😳😳 good job!!

@TheWanderingFirefighter 3 жыл бұрын

With the support of a great family :)

@stuartgunn5350 Жыл бұрын

Well done big man

@TheWanderingFirefighter Жыл бұрын

Thanks man…much appreciated!

@aaronlagman9293 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for being an inspiration! Im doing my first IM 70.3 in August. I just started training in January. Hopefully I do well. How many months did you prepare?

@TheWanderingFirefighter 5 ай бұрын

Hey! You bet. Thanks for watching. Do me a favor and come back here to tell me how it goes for you! Good luck…I’ll be pulling for you!

@neilglaser2873 Жыл бұрын

Are you doing IM 70.3 DSM This year? Thank you for your service! I’m a fellow triathlete and paramedic! Go brother!

@TheWanderingFirefighter Жыл бұрын

Hey! No, I'm not doing it this year. Focusing on bringing a chapter of Folds of Honor to Iowa at the moment and it is dominating my extra time...lol! Thanks for your service as well and good luck this season!

@1023Endurance 2 жыл бұрын

Its been a year- have you done another one? Dream of a full one day?

@TheWanderingFirefighter 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the comment. I did a full one several years ago in Boulder. It is a year long commitment! Once my daughters are older I’ll look to jumping back into the full distance one day!

@stacymetzger8744 7 ай бұрын

How long did you take to train? I just signed up for my first IM 70.3 and have 7+ months. I have a long way to go to be ready, but I figured there’s no harm in trying. There’s value in the journey. Thank you for sharing your journey!

@TheWanderingFirefighter 7 ай бұрын

I trained for about 6 months for the half. When I did the full, I trained for a solid year. You should be good for 7 months :) Good luck! One foot in front of the other!

@stacymetzger8744 7 ай бұрын

@@TheWanderingFirefighter Thank you so much for your reply!

@TheWanderingFirefighter 7 ай бұрын

You bet :) Come back here and let me know how it all goes!!

@jamesososki 4 ай бұрын

Hey, any update on your fitness now? Or Strava we can push you forward on? Even if there is not much to report, would be good to know. Maybe even an encouragement to head out for a run or ride 😊. Props from Brisbane, Australia

@TheWanderingFirefighter 4 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the comment. I’ve lost about 25 pounds since this video, so that helps a lot…haha! I hit the trail, go on a hike, jump on the rower, or lift whenever I get the chance (about 5 days a week, I’d say). And I studied abroad at Central Queensland University in Rockhampton back in the day and my family took a camper van trip from Sydney to Airlie Beach before Covid. Love Brisbane, mate! My girls are huge fans of Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo :)

@jamesososki 4 ай бұрын

Amazing!!!