Taper Time

by | Oct 23, 2007 | Ironman, race, rest, taper, Triathlon

Two of my favorite words “taper time.” It just feels like it has been a very long, trying season for me. From a marathon in Dec 2006 to a marathon in April 2007 followed by a half ironman less than a week later, there really was no down time between the...

Indy Marathon

by | Oct 21, 2007 | Marathon, Running, training run

Before all you psychos start freaking out on me, I did not do the Indy marathon. I was simply there to support him! And I figured, while I was there, it would be a good chance for me to get in a bit of a longer run. I don’t have time for a big ol’ long...

Run at WFG

by | Oct 15, 2007 | Running, Triathlon, Waterfall Glen

For the first time in a very long time (about 3 months), I was able to go run at Waterfall Glen. The conditions were near perfect for an outdoor run. Though it was kinda dark, the temperature was about 55 degrees when we started. By the time we finished, the sun had...

Long Swim

by | Oct 12, 2007 | Ironman, Swim, swimming

Today was a 4800 yard swim workout. Most of this was a set of 3 x 1000. Now, I really like swimming. I look forward to getting into the pool, lake or wherever I’m going to get in some yards. But 3 x 1000? Ugh, how boring. This is a workout I wouldn’t even...

One More Month

by | Oct 4, 2007 | Ironman, race

Just one month from today will be Ironman Florida. Nervousness has not set in, though I know it will. The thing about Ironman is that it is an event that you typically sign up for a year in advance. In fact, the last several IM North America races (North America is...