The day I became an Ironman

YOU… ARE… AN… IRONMAN! In this video I share my personal experience in becoming an IRONMAN while diving into the training regimen, mental fortitude, and overall challenges faced along the way. My purpose has always been to prove that you can accomplish your goals no matter how large the challenge appears to be and simply make things happen. As a Sports Medicine Physician I truly want to practice what I preach and show my patients that you can reach new heights. A lot of blood, sweat and tears were involved but I am extremely proud of where I am on this journey. Thank you to everyone who has followed along and supported this dream, I would not have been able to do this without you. Be sure to stay connected and follow me on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok. All links below!
Event: Ironman Arizona 2023
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[@chicagotat2]

Thanks for making this video I'm on the same journey and you did a great job capturing the ups and downs

[@Shane_Finnegan]

Great video.

[@joshellington2656]

Ironman Arizona 2022 was my first! Great video

[@tribeverage7268]

Great Video.... I too did my first Ironman in 2023 (PCB Florida)! It was a life long goal...I'm 55! Best time EVER!!! Congrats..Cheers

[@ericsickinger]

Congrats to you! Huge accomplishment

[@user-je3wz6it7j]

I am Doctor of Physical Therapy, and I completed my first Ironman here in Tempe as well in 2023. One of the main reasons I chose to complete a full ironman was exactly what you talked about. We can do hard things together with our patients. Love this so much!

[@ericsickinger]

On the same page! Congrats on reaching your goals

[@patkapp956]

Well done. Thank you for sharing this with me.

[@journeyto140]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 well done.

[@DavidZMetal]

thank you for sharing your journey. very touching and inspiring

[@yijuntey]

Thanks for sharing, what an inspiration you are

[@sportsandmsk_medicine6404]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MercedesSardoni]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@joshuasmith4315]

This race was my first as well! Probably saw you out there. Full distance is the absolute worst thing any human can do hahaha. Amazing story man

[@ericsickinger]

Congrats on your first race! Was an amazing day!

[@berenrussell]

😂

[@morrisondavenpower]

For those thinking it takes years to do an Ironman, it doesn't. Don't listen to all the swinging dicks telling you it's some kind of monumental feat.Sure its epic, but you just need to put some hours together. I completed a hard Ironman course last year in my hometown. Trained for 8 months.Completed a half Ironman at month 5...simple as. I did start my 8 month programme with 3 months of x1 swim, x1 run, x1 spin class per week. I also like to gym so I would have been fairly fit gym wise before it. Everyone doubted if I could do it with only 1 half marathon under my belt...and that was 3 years prior..Im telling you right now with a low volume programme (avg 10 - 12 hrs per week) you can do it in a relatively short amount of time. The body adapts to what's expected of it.