An old friend gave me a call today. He told me he was training for a triathlon. He is running 18k+ 3 times a week. He is looking to compete in the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Kailua Kona, Hawaii in 2005. He wants to place in the top 100. I found this bizarre because I was just about to tell him what I've been up to and what my plans were. I think its great that I know someone else who is training for the same goal (except for the top 100 part). I invited him to the YMCA event (if I can get it off the ground) Here is the weird part. He doesn't know how to swim. I guess its possible to go from a sinker to a floater in 18 months. I think my strongest piece is the swim yet I doubt I could do 2.4 miles (yet) in open water. There are no lines on the bottom of the ocean to help you go straight, there are BIG waves, no pool ends to grab onto, no rest and 1,600 other guys/gals trying to beat you. I could be wrong but I think he may want to quit smoking before the race. This could push him over the edge to break the top 100. So if you read this Denz GO FOR IT! And don't forget your goggles.

Exercise
3k walk (spent the day putting up Christmas decorations, active rest day)
Diet
Breakfast
Fruit and yogurt smoothie, coffee
Snack
None
Lunch
Mr. Noodle Soup with Leeks and salami
Snack
Cookies
Dinner
Roast chicken, peas, corn, potatoes, V8, Chardonnay
Snack
More cookies and coffee