Bill and David at Triple-T in 2006
How much would you give to earn a qualifying spot to the Ironman World Championships?
Over the holidays, I moved out of my townhouse temporarily – I’m renting it out – and moved in with my friend and coaching client, Bill Beyer. Bill’s dream is to qualify for the Hawaii Ironman at Ironman Canada in August and I’m going to coach him towards that goal.
Bill is a 47 year old age group triathlete who’s done a half dozen Ironman triathlons but has never qualified. In January 2008, he underwent foot surgery that sidelined him from running and triathlon for most of 2008. Although he has recently picked up running again and will be running in the Walt Disney Marathon this coming weekend, he’s put on weight, has no running speed and has been inconsistent with swimming and biking. Bill is further from his goal than ever.
For the next 9 months, I will be Bill’s live-in triathlon coach so that I can work with him one-on-one, provide accountability, give him real-time feedback and ultimately help guide him on his quest for Kona and the Ironman World Championship.
Today begins day 1 of the Beyer Project and Bill’s Quest for Kona.
For the “Before” picture, here’s Bill today:
Bill's Quest for Kona: Day 1
Be sure to check the Beyer Project Blog for updates on Bill’s journey. I have a feeling that this going to be a life changing experience for both of us.
Live life richly and boldly!
David
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David B. Glover
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[...] For 6 months beginning in January 2009, I was Bill Beyer’s “live-in” triathlon coach: working with Bill one-on-one, providing accountability, giving him real-time feedback and ultimately helping guide him on his quest for Kona and the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. This was the Beyer Project. For more background, please read this earlier post: The Beyer Project: Bill’s Quest for Kona. [...]