tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:43:00 +0000Official fan site for Jenifer Maggio, aspiring Ironman triathlete.http://www.ironjen.com/noreply@blogger.com (Wes)Blogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-4477230758754247891Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:38:00 +00002008-09-11T13:47:52.788-05:00THANK YOU....THANK YOU....THANK YOU to EVERY one of you that continue to support me along this journey. All of your kind words have meant SOOOOOO much you will never know! I appreciate every once of it, and really go back to it along the way for support. What an amazing experience Ironman was again for me. I had a blast all weekend, Madison is an incredible city, with generous volunteer's (Ihttp://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/i-finished-message-from-ironjen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-5099890502795438927Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:29:00 +00002008-09-11T13:35:17.617-05:00The Images from the 2008 Ford Ironman Wisconsin triathlon have been posted in the Gallery. Check`em out HERE and let me know what you think.http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/ironman-wisconsin-2008-images-posted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-8589178114442707007Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:58:00 +00002008-09-08T22:11:24.886-05:00First of all, my sincerest apologies to those that followed Jen's progress throughout the day only to be left hanging until now for the outcome. It was a late night after the race and a long (and rainy) day following... Joined by just over 2200 athletes, Jen completed her second Ironman Sunday in Madison, WI. Despite a personal record breaking pace on the swim and bike legs, shortly after the http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/first-of-all-my-sincerest-apologies-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-2952348981564876366Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:53:00 +00002008-09-07T16:57:55.119-05:00Jen hit the run course at about 4pm. She looked a bit winded, but that was to be expected--last year, she turned it up a few miles into the course. The sun is still shining on Madison w/ temps in the low 70's. A welcome change in what was expected! According to IronmanLIVE, Jen is about 17 minutes ahead of last year's time, and 16:30 behind her goal time of 13:59:59 (a sub 14 hour race). Don't http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/ironjen-on-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-1031026526922455489Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:40:00 +00002008-09-07T13:57:50.901-05:00The bike leg in Ironman Wisconsin is notoriously hilly. Some 400 feet of of travel is ridden up and down over the 112 mile course. That said, Jen looked very strong as she passed us at mile 42--the peak of one of the tallest climbs. Road closures and construction made it pretty tough for us to follow, so Jim, Pam and I decided to grab some lunch at the Atlanta Bread Company then head back to ourhttp://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/bike-anything-but-smooth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-1978767781653199481Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:13:00 +00002008-09-07T10:23:05.724-05:00Jen rose this morning at 4:30am. She was more confident than I've ever seen her. It was a smooth morning overall. She hooked up with Carol, Carla and set up there bikes for the improved weather outlook! Mother nature has cleared the rains (for at least the first part of the day) for an absolutely beautiful swim start. Jen came out of the water at 1:23:42 - approximately 3 minutes ahead of last http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/race-is-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-370559775888171180Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:59:00 +00002008-09-06T22:12:27.505-05:00After we got Jen's gear checked in we hit the "Ironman" store to check out some "iron-wear", and there was plenty of it. Typical of any themed store. Wardrobe for every occasion. Coffee mugs, mouse pads, playing cards, luggage tags, the list goes on and on (and so does Jen's shopping list!) We strolled over to a little Irish pub around the corner from the Capitol building to wait for Jen's dad http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/ironman-dinner-then-off-to-bed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-8019315231045631080Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:30:00 +00002008-09-06T21:35:06.226-05:00Jen and I are in Madison to get her gear and bike checked in. She came up Friday with her friend Carol. I joined her today. Jen went for a little, swim, bike, run this morning to stay limber. She's feeling pretty good having been on the course now a few times. Last year obviously, again a few weeks before for the USMS 2.4 mile Open Water National Championships and today. Weather is nice here--http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/ya-hey-der-from-madison.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-3974153164561945037Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:23:00 +00002008-09-06T22:16:17.291-05:00"The person that starts the race is the not person that finishes the race." We'll I'm 2 days out...and I'm ready! I'm also anxious and excited. So much takes place within that LONG day. MANY have asked why I'm doing another Ironman..."one wasn't enough?" To me there was never a question. (I actually signed up the day BEFORE I raced last year!) Yep, I hadn't even experienced "the day", and I http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/message-from-ironjen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-960700608034957623Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:45:00 +00002008-09-06T20:27:50.689-05:00Real Time IRONJEN Tracking will be provided at Ironman Wisconsin this Sunday Follow Jen's progress throughout the course with split times, pace, transition times and position information! To register, at the start of the race, CLICK HERE Enter Jen's bib number: 2128 You may also access race day coverage by navigating to http://ironman.com/events/ironman/wisconsin I too will attempt to post http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/follow-jen-on-ironmanlive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-1276702918374130351Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:01:00 +00002008-09-04T06:01:00.269-05:00Whoa, this is IRONJEN's blog, what's HE doing here?! I ran across an inspiring text the other day that I thought everyone could benefit from... It's by Jill Koenig, an expert on the subjects of Goal Setting, Time Management, Leadership and Business Success. She wrote about Michael Phelps and his accomplishments at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing recently on her blog at GoalGuru.com. A shortenedhttp://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/champion-inside-of-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-1607791046428235951Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:46:00 +00002008-09-03T20:46:00.288-05:00A couple of people chimed in and asked for a little clarification on this whole "Ironman" thing. So, to try and clear up the confusion about the term Ironman, I share this little Ironman Glossary that I compiled: "Ironman" - Any race consisting of a triad of events (triathlon) featuring a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run. If it refers to a particular Ironman event, the name of http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/ironman-defined.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-450253481674723403Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:32:00 +00002008-09-03T10:40:29.282-05:00To live with an Ironman or should I say IRONJEN is an amazing experience. Inspiring does not even come close to describing it. When I think about it, other words, like persistence and passion come to mind, but still don't nail it. Insanity and psychotic are there too, still, not enough. So what exactly is it like? Well, rather than attempting to describe it I'd rather let you form your own http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/living-with-ironman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-6624228461109432903Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:42:00 +00002008-09-02T21:31:01.752-05:00As the saying goes, "All work and no play, makes not for a happy Ironman". Jen, the boys and I enjoyed a gorgeous day up at the lake, this Labor Day weekend. (Our new place is nearly complete!) This shot was taken at the Anchor Inn in Newville, WI on beautiful Lake Koshkonong. Yah, that's a mouthful. FYI - That's a bloody mary in Jen's hand, and those are cheese curds on the table. Mmmmm cheese http://www.ironjen.com/2008/09/all-work-and-no-play.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-4948845532879674205Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:38:00 +00002008-08-26T22:06:31.078-05:00First off, let me sincerely apologize to those that have been hitting the site over the summer looking for news on IRONJEN. It's of course my fault. Busy schedule aside though I do have a technical excuse. The web publishing software that I use was discontinued and I got a new computer that could not run the old software. Learning the new package has been more difficult than I expected. Ok, the http://www.ironjen.com/2008/08/welcome-back-ironjen-fans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-2721923008667619647Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:54:00 +00002008-08-27T15:32:32.486-05:00A message from Coach Carla to her clients... "ACHIEVEMENT IS LARGELY THE PRODUCT OF STEADILY RAISING ONE'S LEVEL OF ASPIRATION AND EXPECTATION." --Jack Nicklaus If you believe you will achieve!! In 14 days (7 for Ryan) expect great things from yourself! Your hard work will all come forward and you will perform your best! This week (for Madison people) is going to lead you into a full taper http://www.ironjen.com/2008/08/two-weeks-and-counting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-7980710645308307248Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:29:00 +00002008-09-08T22:14:54.567-05:00My sincerest apologies to those who have patiently awaited the images that I captured at the Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon. A business trip immediately following the race, and a death in the family slowed down the processing. Of the 700+ images captured Ironman Weekend, approximately 100 images make up the slideshow in the Gallery. Playing to an audio track, the show takes just 10 minutes. Take a http://www.ironjen.com/2007/09/ironman-wisconsin-images-posted_21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-6742347282070917190Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:35:00 +00002007-09-12T09:37:27.524-05:00I FINISHED!!!! I still can't believe it! It was truly the most amazing experience! I've never worked so hard, and been in so much pain, and had so much fun...all in 1 DAY! You all helped carry me thru many of those difficult miles! THANK YOU just doesn't seem big enough for how lucky I feel to have you all in my life. I appreciate everything you've all done...from listening to me ramble about http://www.ironjen.com/2007/09/my-sincerest-thanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-4688941684648376555Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:06:00 +00002007-09-11T21:09:37.833-05:00The energy at the finish line Sunday night was nothing short of amazing. Jen's fans and I were positioned on the fence in front of the bleachers that lined the chute, just twenty feet from the finish line. There, we anxiously awaited Jen's arrival. Emotions ran high as Mike Riley greeted competitors from all over the world and told their stories. Many of them first-time Ironman finishers. In facthttp://www.ironjen.com/2007/09/jenifer-maggio-you-are-ironman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-3843002447468794221Sun, 09 Sep 2007 19:07:00 +00002007-09-09T14:12:13.336-05:00Sorry I missed my Saturday post--it was a long day in Madison. Check in went well. Jen got her morning training segments in. A 20 minute swim at 7:30am in Lake Monona, a 45 minute bike and a 15 minute run. She looked and felt great. She was a little shaky on the swim start, but better to get the jitters out then than on race day! Jen and I enjoyed a nice dinner with her Mom and Dad (Barb & Jim)http://www.ironjen.com/2007/09/ironman-wisconsin-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-377516029275395470Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:18:00 +00002007-09-07T09:45:41.823-05:00This is it! Game time. The event has begun! Jen and her friend Brett have left Bartlett, bound for Madison, WI. In just a few short hours they will be amidst thousands of athletes competing in the Ford Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon this weekend. A busy weekend lies ahead so here are a couple of items to note: I am heading up to our place in Milton, WI (aka Lakeland) this afternoon. I will http://www.ironjen.com/2007/09/event-has-begun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-1407483417188693345Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:50:00 +00002007-09-06T09:53:37.546-05:00This one is for you Jen... From a hotel room in Las Vegas, I contemplated the words that I would write in one of the last posts before Ironman Wisconsin. I'm sorry I couldn't pull out of this event entirely this week, but I will be home soon. Since I gave a shout out to the team yesterday, I thought it would be nice to give one to you. September 9th is less than 3 days away. You are leaving forhttp://www.ironjen.com/2007/09/chasing-ironman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-5715213303606474230Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:57:00 +00002007-09-05T08:04:01.432-05:00In the era of "shout outs", I thought it only fitting to give one to the team as we approach race day. Thank you to all the people that have helped Jen on her journey to Ironman Wisconsin. A special thanks to Chris from the Bike Shop for dropping off the bar end caps on Tuesday night! Check out the list of people and organizations on the Team Page. Members include: Training Bible, Olympic http://www.ironjen.com/2007/09/shout-out-to-team.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-2781911710429164957Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:26:00 +00002007-09-04T09:46:56.594-05:00Welcome back to work after a beautiful Labor Day Weekend! As you grab a cup of coffee and wipe your eyes, think about what is in store for Jen this week... Final preparations are underway for Ironman Wisconsin. Jen is getting her gear laid out, going over her nutrition and course maps. I'm getting my camera and computer gear set to cover the race. The boys are getting excited about cheering http://www.ironjen.com/2007/09/case-of-mondays-err-tuesdays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37755429.post-375341736643246701Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:32:00 +00002007-09-03T08:52:02.183-05:00Slowing down-way down. Taper is in full swing. Jen has scaled back her overall training volume to allow her body to repair itself from all of the hard work she has put it through in preparation for Ironman Wisconsin. The taper phase of a training program can be difficult one. It requires the athlete to significantly lessen the time and distance that they have come accustomed to in training. http://www.ironjen.com/2007/09/taper-continues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wes)1