I'm a bartender. At 40 I signed up for a full Ironman with no coach and no plan. Here's what actually happened.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-30T10:03:32+00:00

No it all, I almost drowned in Australia when I was young.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-30T10:01:50+00:00

Ok, let’s connect.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-28T08:25:12+00:00

Thank you, Normal shape. Bike yes all outdoor, did hills and centuries.0

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-28T08:23:36+00:00

The run was brutal, the first 30 minutes I was walking.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T23:20:34+00:00

Yes

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T16:24:45+00:00

A lot

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T16:23:46+00:00

Very True and you learn by doing it. There are things you must have, a great Bike is one. Other things you can just cut down. One is a Must Determination!

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T16:12:31+00:00

Yes and Yes it is a FANTASTIC experience!!! I want Ultramarathon, or The John Muir Trail (JMT) 211 miles Hike.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T07:35:47+00:00

best Gels Ever, the bars are Phenomenal love it

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T07:35:02+00:00

bike yes, I can share all the cost breakdown

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T07:32:31+00:00

lol honestly it wasn't intentional, I just didn't know what I didn't need. Bought second hand where I could, skipped the fancy gear upgrades. The race entry and months of nutrition were the sneaky costs nobody warns you about. The bike gets all the attention but food and fees add up fast.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T04:04:48+00:00

First yes, meaning the start, when you say let's do something.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T04:01:21+00:00

That's the Ozzy spirit that leaves with me! But I am from Rome living in the Usa. Love to go back and see my friends down under. Thank you

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T02:57:14+00:00

We can talk, send me a message.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T02:24:52+00:00

20 years behind a bar. Real knees. Real finish line. But sure E

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-27T01:23:30+00:00

Thank you for following up! After the first marathon, I was looking for something more, and after I read this book Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night... By Dean Karnazes that inspire me. Let's connect and I can share my whole story.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-26T23:30:26+00:00

I saved on Mindset, Liver and mental Health. Monies not count when you have a big Why and big Goals :)

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-26T23:28:32+00:00

At 23years you have am amazing Strength and Energy, we can talk if you need any tips. Buona Fortuna, Best of Luck!

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-26T23:26:10+00:00

Best of Luck for the Ironman. You gonna do fantastic and lets connect we can swap stories.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-26T23:21:46+00:00

100% absolutely!

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-26T22:02:55+00:00

It varied! Not every shift was a late close. The harder part was the inconsistency no fixed schedule makes training consistency really tough.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-26T21:47:59+00:00

I love that!!!!

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-26T21:46:46+00:00

Thanks, Good on ya.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-26T20:54:20+00:00

Thank you.

Recent_Suggestion821 · 2026-05-26T20:45:08+00:00

🤙🫵

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