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NAME: Username - smeador / Real Name - Scott

STORY: During my college years I watched the Ironman World Championships several times. It was during one of those viewings that I told myself I wanted to do one someday. In 2004, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and the doctor gave me the usual overweight, cardiac issues, etc... speech. I began CPAP therapy for the apnea but did little else to drop the weight. Through January 2007 I put on more weight and the apnea became worse. In January of 2007 my wife mentioned that she would like to do a 5k program put on by a local running store. We signed up and walked our first 5k three weeks later. The time was not pretty for either of us but we finished. I  was really itching to begin doing a run/walk program to burn those extra calories and decrease the 5k time some. By May of 2007 I completed 4 more 5ks each with slightly better times. 

I was ready to attempt something a little more challenging so I signed up for the store's run-to-walk 1/2 marathon program. The program was a tremendous success for me. I completed the White Rock 1/2 Marathon well under my goal time. 
About that time my dream of completing an Ironman surfaced again. I felt I had a good start with the run programs so I decided to step out and do my first triathlon in March of 2008. Once I finished it I was hooked and began seeing a future in doing triathlons. I completed a few more triathlons in 2008 and also my first full marathon.

2009 was the year I wanted to step up the stakes and complete my first 70.3 race. With the help of a great coach and supporting spouse I completed the OKC Redman 70.3 in September. As soon as I crossed the finish line I knew it was to time to begin fulfilling the dream. In November I signed up for Ironman Arizona and began the long training road and time commitment. 

On November 21, 2010, I my dream to complete an Ironman was fulfilled. Right behind my wedding day it is one of the greatest moments of my life.


FAMILY STATUS: Married - No little ones yet.

CURRENT TRAINING: Strength, core, core, and core.

THIS YEAR'S RACES: Completed Ironman Arizona in November. Only did a couple of other triathlons in 2010 as I wanted to really concentrate on Ironman training.

2011 RACES:  Bold in the Cold 15k
                        TMS Duathlon
                        Cowtown 5k & 1/2 Marathon
                        St. Patty's Day Sprint
                        Texasman Olympic
                        Metroplex Sprint
                        Tall City Sprint
                        Prarieman Aquabike
                        Longhorn IM 70.3
                        Whiterock 1/2 pr full Marathon.

WEIGHTLOSS: I began my triathlon career in 2007 weighing in at 282. My race weight for Ironman Arizona was 212. My desire is to drop out of the clydesdale (< 200) category by the time of Longhorn 70.3.

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR: While the actual racing portion of triathlon is an individual sport, I do not believe that the training has to be. My first triathlon season was pretty lonely and I would not want someone to have the same experience due to lack of resources or contact with others.
 I work from home and check my digital communication methods several times a day. Therefore, I will make myself readily accessible for the BT Mentor program.

Edited by smeador 2011-01-13 11:04 AM