What to Expect During Your Taper

by | Aug 2, 2013 | Ironman, taper

Many of us are preparing for our “big” races of the season. If you are not already hitting your taper, it might be just around the corner. If this is your first “big” race, here is what you can expect during your taper: By race day you should...

It’s a Dry Heat

by | Jun 10, 2008 | bike ride, IMAZ, Ironman

I was initially signed up to do the TriShark triathlon this weekend. However, a couple of months ago, an opportunity for me to get down to ride the Ironman Arizona course came up, so I sold my triathlon entry in lieu of going down to see what it’s like to ride...

Ironman Florida Race Report

by | Nov 7, 2007 | flat tire, Ironman, race, Triathlon

I could go in to all the details and events leading up to the race, but I’m quite sure that would make this post entirely too long. Suffice it to say that everything leading up to the race went well. The training sessions went smoothly, registration was easy, I...

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...

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...