Tag Archives: Ironman Triathlon

Kona

Posted on February 13, 2014 by

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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2014 Race Schedule

Posted on February 13, 2014 by

February: 23rd: Hyannis 1/2Marathon March: 9th: Ocean’s Run 1/2 Marathon April: 6th: Whittensville 1/2 marathon May: 17th Ironman Texas August: 17th: Timberman 1/2 Ironman September: 1st:Labor Day New Haven Road Race 7th: Flattest Century (TFCE) 12th & 13th: Reach The … Continue reading →

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Being Anal Is A Positive!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

I first remember hearing the word anal when I was teenager. I think I was about 16 or so and someone called me anal. At the time I didn’t really know what it meant. They weren’t saying it in a … Continue reading →

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Off-Season Training

Posted on November 23, 2013 by

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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Are you an A, B, or a C?

Posted on November 10, 2013 by

Until about three years ago or so I didn’t even know what an A, B, or C was. This term I am referring to is actually used in the corporate world. Sure it’s used in cycling to define what level … Continue reading →

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Ironman Texas!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

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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M-Dot Tattoo

Posted on October 3, 2013 by

I always knew someday I would get the M-Dot Tattoo after I completed Ironman. To me M-Dot is similar to fraternity letters. You never wear the colors or letters until you earned them. Once you earn them you can wear … Continue reading →

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IM Texas?

Posted on September 29, 2013 by

For the last few weeks I have been toying with the idea of doing two Iroman’s next year. Which on the surface sounds a bit crazy. IM Texas is on May 17th, 2014 and the one I am signed up … Continue reading →

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My Next Ironman

Posted on September 6, 2013 by

I knew going into Ironman Louisville this wasn’t going to be my only one. I want to experience this lifestyle of training for these types of distances. You eat, sleep, & train Ironman for over 7+ months of focused training. … Continue reading →

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Ironman Louisville

Posted on August 31, 2013 by

Pre Race: I knew early on I wanted to drive to the Ironman event. I had so much to take with me and thought flying for my first full distance wasn’t practical for me. I left from my home in … Continue reading →

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