My basic understanding is that The Iron Goat is is the meat and potatoes of The Iron Man competition, but spread over the course of a month instead of crammed into one day. So it gets a person to run, bike, and swim consistently for about four weeks. What is it we always hear about setting up habits, that it takes about twenty-one days? Well this should do the trick. Either that, or by the end of this month I will hate running, biking, and swimming.
Sugar, one of Mama's twins. She really was a sweetie! |
Anyway, my gorgeous and already fit sister-in-law did this last winter with a small group of Navy friends and was one of three to complete it. They motivated each other, stayed accountable, and had fun. And I have to say that she looked incredible afterwards. Svelte, toned, and just overall very healthy, lean, and filled with stamina. Yep, that is a good and worthy goal, ladies and gentlemen.
Marshmallow with her twin girls Lucy & Ethel, posing and begging for treats and the same time. |
The Three Billy Goats Gruff. This was our motley crew of stinky, aggressive, but very lovable boys. |
To mark this auspicious beginning, how about two few loosely related lists?
Some Facts About Goats:
- They are smelly. Like, worse than skunks in my opinion.
- But they are affectionate and filled with personality and very smart. And highly entertaining.
- Billy goats sometimes pee in their own mouths, sort of doing a crazy yoga pose to accomplish this. Seeing this strange ritual is not for the faint of heart.
- They are so difficult to contain that I fully agree with the old adage, "Any fence that holds water will hold a goat." I actually doubt they have bones and think they might be made of jello, because I have seen with my own eyes a fat, solid goat squeeze through an opening barely big enough for a cat.
- They will eat every weed and every low hanging branch and leaf in sight, which sounds like a great landscaping help, but they do that only after devouring every rose, hydrangea, and daffodil in sight.
- The females tend to bear twins. This happened on our farm twice during the short time we raised goats.
- There is an interesting and true story behind the expression, "Get Your Goat, " but I'll save that for another day.
Some Outright Lies:
- I have a very normal, very grown-up bicycle ready to go for this June event. I am not going to ride 112 miles on a tricycle with a flower basket on the back, up and down our gravel driveway a million times.
- I am not the least bit nervous about swimming in an Olympic pool in front of strangers to accomplish my 2.4 water miles.
- I plan to post before and after photos of myself and also give you my starting and ending measurements.
- I love the taste of goat cheese.
- I have gorgeous feet from all the elliptical work this Spring, and they should only become prettier after I add running to my life.
- My husband thinks I will finish this.
Okay friends, please hold me to this. Tracy and I would also love to add more Iron Goaters to the fun! So if you decide to try it, let me know. We'll cheer you on too.
Be Ship Shape
xoxoxo
Okay, so I googled Iron Goat and the only thing I came up with was a pub in Alberta. Is there a link somewhere so I can check this out? I ran 10 KM back in the day, but cycling and swimming longer distances have never been something I've done. I'm interested in learning more. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteHey lady!! I'll send a link to your FB. Oh, and I think anyone who can run a 10K can do the others, but what do I know?? I have only ever biked or swam for recreation! LOL
DeleteI think I would do anything named after a goat. I love the idea of goats. You go, lady! It sounds brutal and fun and I know you can do it.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your goat pictures. Especially the one of Marshmallow. Those eyes!
Thank you! Marshmallow was the prettiest of the group, although we're not supposed to pick favorites. They were so much fun. For a while... LOL Thanks for the rah-rah! ; )
DeleteHaha! Love this, Marie!I am pumped & ready to fill in the empty spaces on the spreadsheet. I don't usually enjoy ready lies as much as I did these...We can do it!! :)
ReplyDeleteMe too Tracy!! I think I'll definitely print it and put it on the fridge or in the pantry! LOL Along with my skinny jeans on a clip hanger.
DeleteAw, heck. I'm in! Well, except I can't swim. Can I substitute ... Um ... 45 down dog poses? :-)
ReplyDeleteOh that's a great idea!! What else would work for subbing, I wonder? YAY for you joining!!
DeleteWow, you are working hard! You have my admiration. I thought I wanted goats for milk and cheese (I love goat cheese) but now I don't know. I know this is cliche, but their eyes really do freak me out. And peeing into their own mouths??? What the what?
ReplyDeleteYEAH. Those eyes are sometimes super pretty (like Marshmallow's) and sometimes downright, dare I say it, devilish? Maybe it's just a result of too many movies, but at times it can be downright unnerving. LOL If you do it, heed the fencing advice. Goats can be fenced in by anything that will hold water. And enjoy that goat cheese! xoxo
DeleteGood luck!!! You have me inspired!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Thanks Tiff!! xoxo
DeleteLook at those sweet goats! My father in law just got a new goat a couple of weeks ago that have such teeny tiny ears, you can barely tell they're there. I named her Van Goat. Get it?? Hehee..
ReplyDeleteAnyway, just saying hi. Dig the blog. Good luck with the routine!!