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) – 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 🧘🏽 works better than Coffee ☕️
Yoga works better than coffee to begin the day alert and energized
Fatigue + yoga = race preparation
yoga and fatigue for race preparation
Triathlon off-season training
The off-season In the United States, triathlon season generally ends in early December (eg., Ironman 70.3 Florida). The first races of the year are also held in warmer regions ( Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, CA and Ironman 70.3 Texas). The 3 to 4 months between the final...
New Interview – Everyday Ironman Podcast
Everyday Ironman Podcast Interview
Yoga and self-awareness 🧘🏽
It's been 2 1/2 weeks since I added yoga to my training regimen. My goals are to increase both flexibility and strength while reducing the chances of injury as I push my body harder to perform at higher levels. This is a long-term view and I didn't expect to feel or...
A disappointing run assessment and a shift in training
Three weeks after completing Ironman Florida, I was scheduled to have cycling and running assessments. I assumed that my body would be suitably recovered and that I'd be fit enough to show at least modest improvements. Overall, I was feeling strong and accomplished...
Adding Yoga 🧘🏽
Stiff and weak muscles Recent experiences and self-observations have shown me how much balance and flexibility I'm lacking. As part of my efforts to improve running mechanics, Johnny has given me specific exercises to perform daily. While doing them, I realize...
Ironman & Prostate Cancer Surgery Recovery – the 1st Year
As the 1-year anniversary (December 7, 2020) of my cancer-inspired radical prostatectomy approaches, I've been thinking about the...
Ironman Florida 2021 – Lessons and Achievements
Having a "test" race a few weeks before my A-race was a great way to "kick the tires". See IronMan 70.3 Waco I found that writing down clear goals and my race intentions before I arrived in Florida kept me focused and freed me from impulsive on-course decisions. Being...