1st track speed session – a slice of humble pie
track speed sessions
Ironman Cozumel Deferred to 2023
Ironman Cozumel Deferred to 2023
Ironman 70.3 Eagleman – Run and Finish (post 2 of 2)
Run - A Personal Mt. Everest π I finished the bike leg knowing that I'd pushed harder than ever before, but was left feeling that I didn't leave it all out there. My legs weren't as destroyed as I'd planned. This realization left me feeling both powerful and...
Yoga Progression
Yesterday after my 1:1 yoga session, Andrea, the instructor said that she had some feedback for me. She rarely does this. For a split second, I felt defensive and prepared for an attack. I quickly realized how nonsensical that stance was, took a breath, and thought ok...
Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Swim & Bike (Post 1 of 2)
Getting there - Cambridge, MD We considered driving to this one too, but it was just too much effort for a 70.3. Besides, I had a new bike bag, and it was time to test it. I bought the Scicon Aerocomfort Triathlon Travel Bag because it's designed for travel with...
Team Varlo – Boulder Live
My first triathlon adventure in the mountains with Team Varlo was spectacular!
Achilles pain
After completing Ironman Texas about four weeks ago, my calf and Achilles tendons are still tender and painful. Having muscle pain and edema after an endurance event is normal. Ironman distance races are incredibly draining and affect my whole being. Typically, I'll...
A Surprisingly Good Bike Assessment
Today's bike test went better than I expected. I've explained the process and purpose of lactate testing in previous posts (here, and here). Anticipating the assessments always makes me anxious and I tend to look for reasons to cancel them. Rather than run from the...
Cycling Gains through Mental Trickery
I've learned through experience that success in endurance sports is largely a mental game. On the surface, that concept seemed straightforward. In short, my mind and body have to work together to complete an endurance event. Easy. Wrong! Those words simply don't...
Ironman Texas Race Report (post 2 of 2) β Bike & Run
Ironman Texas Bike and Run Race Report
Ironman Texas Race Report (post 1 of 2) – Swim
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Ironman 70.3 Galveston Race Report
Ironman 70.3 Galveston Race Report
Unlocking a new level of endurance
Unlocking my endurance with nutrition
Updated Bike Fit
Aero Bike Fit update
Yoga π§π½ works better than Coffee βοΈ
Yoga works better than coffee to begin the day alert and energized
