• 2010 in review

    calendar Oct 4, 2010 · 22 min read · Year in Review  ·
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    If I had to sum 2010 up with a single sentence I think the only one that would be appropriate would be “Wow, what a ride.”

    In 2010, I had periods of time in which I was both the least fit and most fit of any other time period over the last 6 or 7 years.

    In 2010, I both rediscovered the true joy that I experience while …


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  • One more weekend of racing

    calendar Sep 27, 2010 · 2 min read  ·
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    With J-hawk in the books – I have one more weekend of racing before I can really relax.  That’s not really true – I’ve been relaxing pretty good already.  The weeks since Ironman have been filled with pretty easy workouts.  A few 30 minute swims that are glorfied warmups, short bike rides, short runs – basically just …
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  • Respect

    calendar Sep 20, 2010 · 2 min read  ·
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    The Cheq 40 was a lot harder than I expected.  Even discounting the difference in bike handling skills required – which I picked up on the fly – the aerobic conditioning “skills” required to excel at mountain bike racing are quite a bit different than what is required to succeed at Ironman.  I realized that I owe MTB …
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  • Another in the books

    calendar Sep 14, 2010 · 1 min read  ·
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    Ironman #8 is in the books – and boy was it one for the books.  I ended up with a PR by about 10 minutes – 2nd in my AG, and 23rd overall.  That performance earned me my second trip to Kona.

    A big congrats goes out to Matt and Adrienne Amman who both had great days and qualified along with 4 other Gear Grinders – for a …


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  • Ironman Wisconsin 2010

    calendar Sep 14, 2010 · 18 min read  ·
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    Ironman Wisconsin 2010
     
    While it may not seem like it at first, this is truly a race report for Ironman Wisconsin.  As the story develops “ hopefully the need for all the details and background will be apparent and perhaps a bit humorous.

    Last December when I signed up for a community fund slot …


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  • Nothing more than a confidence boost and bragging for me.

    calendar Sep 8, 2010 · 3 min read  ·
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    Disgregard if you do not care or are easily intimidated.  This is mainly for my benefit for future reference and to lay out the work.  So it is not going to be written well or in an organized fashion.  It’s a brain dump.

    This taper has been interesting.

    Key workout #1: 2:30 Bike + 45 minute run (build to HIM) – Quite …


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  • When Plan A is stupid – you need a new plan

    calendar Aug 27, 2010 · 4 min read  ·
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    To kick off this series of write ups, lets talk about my original taper plan – and move on to the revised taper plan.  The original taper for Ironman this year is the result of feeling flat last yearat both IMWI and IMFL. 

    Prior to both races – particularly IMWI I had some incredible workouts.  One of which was a 112 …


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  • The Taper

    calendar Aug 27, 2010 · 1 min read  ·
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    My taper for Ironman Wisconsin has undergone some drastic revisions in the last 10 days.  All because of a little race called Pigman.  In terms of results, I’m pretty disappointed in the outcome.  However, in terms of learning things – I (thus far) am of the opinion that I learned a lot about my body in terms of …
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  • The Bucket List

    calendar Aug 27, 2010 · 1 min read  ·
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    I’ve been nuturing this post for a while, after much delay here it is, my athletic bucket list.

    • Leadville Trail 100 MTB race
    • Western States Endurance Run
    • Swim/Bike/Run round trip to my parents house
    • Firehouse 50 (4 person team)
    • Ironman New Zealand (or really faraway place)

    That’s all for now.

    Some of them, I’m sure …


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  • When to stop digging

    calendar Aug 23, 2010 · 5 min read  ·
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    I learned something yesterday.  A couple things actually.  One – I don’t have it figured out.  Two – you can’t expect to go fast when you make poor training choices the week of a race – particularly a HIM.  What is surprising to me – is that I thought I already knew both of those – …


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