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Med center student to compete in Ironman

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  • By James Baker
  • 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Whether in the classroom or on the asphalt, Lisa Kieck pushes herself to the limits in all aspects of her life. One example of her dedication is when she competes in Ironman competitions.

“The first ironman I did was an experience I will never forget,” said Kieck. “I’ll never forget the feeling I had crossing the finish line with all my friends and family there to support and cheer me on.”

Kieck is a member of the Wisconsin National Guard and a student at the 88th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron where she is receiving her phase II radiology training. She said she is looking forward to once again putting her skills on display September 10 when she competes in her second ironman event.

Kieck competed in the Ironman Wisconsin in 2005 and finished in third place overall for females.

The event consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. She finished the course in 14 hours and 46 minutes. Kieck said she maintains an exhausting workout schedule that includes working out in the morning and at lunch, as well as three evenings a week.

The workouts consist mostly of running with some swimming, biking and lifting included. Kieck said she hopes her hard work and training will knock off at least an hour of her time from last year.

And she said she was so pleased with her performance and the experience she had at the Ironman competition that she signed up for this year’s race the next day.

Kieck has also participated in a handful of triathlons, marathons, four half-marathons and competed in the “Racing for Recovery” Half Ironman two weeks ago where she finished with a time of 5:42.

Her weekends consist of a race, long run or brick training (a bike ride followed by a run). On average, she said she runs about 50 miles per week and cycles between 60 and 80 miles.

After this year’s event, Kieck said she plans to take some time off from multi-sport competitions and concentrate on running marathons or possibly ultra-marathons.