Words by Marcus Cook, Images by Issac Cook When I look back at my journey I didn’t start thinking that I could be an Ironman. I was 489 pounds when a very close friend was diagnosed with cancer. He came to me and said, “I am dying from an incurable disease and you are dying because of your choices.”...
Heather Jackson’s “Championship Rounds” Workout
Words by Heather Jackson I don’t know why I count this workout among my “favorites.”It’s possible my head is still foggy from lactic acid buildup, oxygen deprivation, and delayed onset muscle soreness. This session is HARD, but it will leave you satisfied, knowing you’ve pushed your physical and mental fitness to new heights....
Heather Jacksons “Ladder of Death” Workout
Words by: Joe Gambles Joe Gambles, professional triathlete, is also Heather Jackson’s coach, guiding her to numerous Ironman and 70.3 victories and Kona podiums. He lifts the curtain, below, on a workout, he prescribes Heather a few times a year to put the finishing touches on her specific race preparations. Firstly, I have to...