Tag Archives: Ironman Texas

IMTX and IMLP Recap

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Will Smith

Ironman Lake Placid was my 7th Ironman that I was able to participate in and complete. IMLP was suppose to be a bit different than last year. It was suppose to be me getting redemption after having a rough race … Continue reading →

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All in for 2016!….. 3 Full Ironmen!

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Will Smith

Over the course of the last few weeks while dealing with some challenges in my personal life I have been focusing on my 2016 race schedule. While 2015 is not over yet I consider this year to be a bit … Continue reading →

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Why Texas will be Different!!!

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Will Smith

When I wrote in September about why Ironman Chattanooga would be different I was trying to sell myself on this. I needed to convince myself I was able to get over those hurdles that caused me issues in Louisville and … Continue reading →

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2015: The Year I Will Be Fighting A Back Injury

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Will Smith

One month from right now I will be in Texas. Before I get into my injury that I am fighting I wanted to share a lesson learned than I will remember for next year. In the past few years I … Continue reading →

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2014 Off Season Training- “No Pain!”

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Will Smith

Every year I come up with an off-season training plan and goals. I posted last years plan here: 2013/2014 Off-Season Training. Being in New England it’s tough to get out there and bike/run much. I like off-season training to give … Continue reading →

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Ironman Chattanooga Recap

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Will Smith

IM CHOO official time: 12:17:17! How does one go from a 16:07 to 12:17 in 135 days? One word.. Nutrition. It’s all about the bleeping nutrition! Coming off of Texas in May I was pretty deflated from messing up my … Continue reading →

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Why IMCHOO Will Be Different!

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Will Smith

I’m less than a week away from Ironman Chattanooga. My bike is in transit via Tribike Transport. I am getting excited to be participating in my 3rd Ironman and my 2nd one this year. My last one was Ironman Texas … Continue reading →

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Kona

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Will Smith

Before I ran my first marathon almost ten years ago I would dream about qualifying for Boston. I would imagine what it’s like to cross that finish line in under 3:10. Today I am still dreaming about what it would … Continue reading →

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Off-Season Training

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Will Smith

Off-season training is important to setting up your next season. It’s about balancing some time-off, not losing to much fitness, and looking to improve some weaknesses. When does the off-season begin? Generally the off-season begins after your last A race/event … Continue reading →

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Ironman Texas!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Will Smith

Today I made the decision to sign-up for IMTX! Why? I was more concerned with regretting not signing up in time than regretting if I did. Yesterday was Ironman Florida and today people sign-up for next years race. This race … Continue reading →

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