Ironman Arizona Week 23: Miracles Do Happen
Ask anyone who has raced an Ironman about tapering and they all agree it is quite a difficult time for the athlete, and for anyone who comes in contact with them. We get cranky. It Read More …
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Ironman Arizona Week 22: Now Or Never
As I mentioned here, this week was the last one which counted. From now on, it’s taper time. The goal now is to rest, stay loose, healthy and injury free until November 16. I won’t gain Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 19: A Whole Lot Of Nothing
Let me start by saying I fully understand this is not the end of the world. Life, in general, is pretty darn fantastic. I don’t have a terminal disease, my children are healthy and my Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 18: Bike Week
This was a big bike week with a 120 mile ride, followed by an 80 mile one. I had to be creative with scheduling and did the 80 on a Computrainer at the Ultrabikex Studio. Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 17: Distracted
Looking back at my path to Ironman Florida in 2013, there came a point my training derailed; but not to the extent my training for Ironman Arizona has. It’s not that I am completely off task, Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 14: Self Doubt Takes A Hike
I know you and you don’t fool me. I have lived with you my whole life, and it was only as an adult that I chose to ignore you. You resent me for that. You Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 13: Distracted But Grounded
This week I was distracted but I might as well get used to it. From now until November 16, there will be a lot going on. I have the 8 mile Swim For Alligator Lighthouse with Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 12: On Track
There was a discussion on following training plans on one of my Ironman Arizona forums. I was surprised at how many people were on top of things, following their plan and doing all their workouts. I Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 11: Insanity
One definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again expecting different results. If that’s true, I am certifiably insane. Oddly enough, I look forward to my long runs. Every time Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 10: What Recovery Week?
Recovery week is a misnomer. A better name would be “suck it up” week or testing week. Not only do I dislike tests in general (think SATs, school, etc.), but swim, bike and run tests Read More …
