Being an IronDad – prerequisites

Irondad prerequisite

1. a baby or a bunch of cool kids

Preferably cute.

Baby

2. an Ironman Finish

2. bis. Or at least training for one.

3. a motivated iron family

    

Ready to wait in the sun for hours for a high 5.

What you will need

1. a playground

Central Park will do.

Central Park from apt winter

2. a stroller

Aerodynamic, preferably.

Babyjogger

IMG_4111

3. a bike and some power (FTP > 200 highly recommended)

IMG_4119

4. Gear. A lot of gear. 

IMG_3936

What you will get

1. an ironbaby

You can customize his clothes – as long as the mother doesn’t notice.

ironbaby

2. ironkids doing ironkids races

3. iron pictures for the ages

3. unforgettable iron-finishes with your ironbaby(ies)

Finish
DSC_0164r
DSC_0336

Variations are allowed

1. ultra trails

2. Just with one kid

3. Kids can jump on you after more than 200kms. That is absolutely fine.

4. Just with two kids

5. Just with 3 kids

6. Cheers

Conclusion:

5.30am bikes rides, late evening runs…

Be a well-rounded athlete

Work on your balance and strength !

IMG_3409

IMG_3417

Annex – Where to run?

Central Park – where else?

IMG_4244

Annex – Where to bike?

The 10K Central Park loop.

Personnal best 14 minutes 15s.

Ride to Nyack and back

The famous Saturday ride to Nyack (NY state) via the George Washington Bridge, the 9W highway and through New Jersey.

The Ride to Montauk

Classic Century Ride in the New-York City area.

And of course… don’t forget to save all your medals

Whatever race you finished…

IMG_4252

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *