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- My run test shows the flaws in "personalizing" my training plan. – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] morning I went in for my 8-week run analysis. I’ve described the process in a previous post. I was…
- One Two Tri III Triathlon – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] riding I could tell that I was pushing harder than the last race, but I still struggled with its…
- Surprise cycling gains today – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] morning I was scheduled to do a cycling lactate profile. I’ve described these in other posts. The goal is…
- A new personal best on the bike – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] Week Run Test… Gains! RACE DAY – LAKE PFLUGERVILLE TRIATHLON (3 OF 3) My performance gains reflect inadequate […]
- Goal Achieved ... An Olympic Triathlon – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] I even consider whether or not I could do it. In fact, I was more nervous about last week’s…
- Houston Marathon Race Report (Part 2 of 3) – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] into the race would feel good and save my nipples from the friction of a soaking wet shirt (see…
- Speed barrier broken ...🏃🏽♂️ – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] endurance steadily increased, the two-mile barrier went down, then, 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon. I even began enjoying running.…
- 🏃🏽♂️Run test results 🏃🏽♂️ – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] like my cycling performance assessment on Monday , I completed a run assessment today. I typically schedule them in…
- Time to focus on run form 🏃🏽♂️ – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] training facility to do hill repeats on the treadmill. As I mentioned in my recent run test post –…
- A rockin' swim performance assessment 🏊🏼♂️🏊🏽♂️🏊🏽♂️ – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] trained with Johhny for a little more than a year, I’ve gotten accustomed to the bike and run performance…
- A rockin' swim performance assessment 🏊🏼♂️🏊🏽♂️🏊🏽♂️ – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] DAY – LAKE PFLUGERVILLE TRIATHLON (3 OF 3) 🚴🏽♂️ Cycling test results 🚴🏽♂️... My performance gains reflect inadequate […]
- Feeling race ready 🏊🏽♂️🚴🏼♂️🏃🏽♂️ – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] less energy expended. And with a headwind, I’ll slow down accordingly. I also wanted to test my bike fit…
- Ironman Lubbock was canceled, so I raced alone – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] 1.2 miles on the swim erg […]
- My first indoor 70.3 🏊🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️ 🏃🏽♂️💨 – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] I stated in my previous post, my goals were simple and […]
- Painfully wonderful 90 mile ride – My Journey to the 2020 Texas Ironman - […] National Parks, I remarked that I missed riding my bike, Lucy. While in Montana, I did some outdoor running…
- Pushing through fear 🚴🏽♂️ – My Journey to Ironman - […] Saturday, I felt frustrated and disappointed that I couldn’t keep up with the A-group cyclists. I […]
- A rockin' swim performance assessment 🏊🏼♂️🏊🏽♂️🏊🏽♂️ – My Journey to Ironman - […] 🚴🏽♂️ Cycling test results 🚴🏽♂️... RACE DAY – LAKE PFLUGERVILLE TRIATHLON (3 OF 3) My performance gains reflect inadequate…
- My first indoor 70.3 🏊🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️ 🏃🏽♂️💨 – My Journey to Ironman - […] Cycling test results 🚴🏽♂️... RACE DAY – LAKE PFLUGERVILLE TRIATHLON (3 OF 3) My performance gains reflect inadequate […]
- I witnessed excellence today – My Journey to Ironman - […] it. When the thoughts appear, side-step them and keep pushing. The last two blog posts (post 1 and post…
- Excellence is a habit – My Journey to Ironman - […] the thoughts appear, side-step them and keep pushing. The last two blog posts (post 1 and post 2) are…
- Bike Intervals and feeling powerful 🚴🏽 – My Journey to Ironman - […] that I’ve built an adequate base of fitness – evidenced by completing a full distance Ironman– it’s time to…
- Ironman Lubbock 70.3 (2 of 3) – My Journey to Ironman - […] min to allow my legs time to “wake up” before moving into race pace. Last month at the CapTex…
- Ironman Lubbock 70.3 (1 of 3) – My Journey to Ironman - […] the 35-40 min finish time (1:40 min/ 100 yds). Having averaged about ~1:40 one month earlier at the CapTex…
- The tension of pushing vs riding to plan – My Journey to Ironman - […] my next two Ironman races approach, the training volumes are increasing. Now, I’m running for 2.5-3.5 hours at a…
- The tension between pushing hard vs riding to plan – My Journey to Ironman - […] until the halfway point (56 miles) in the race. At mile 56, she can stop and collect items from…
- Ironman Florida 2021 -Bike (two of three) – My Journey to Ironman - […] exit functions. Less than a year ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent a radical prostatectomy. The…
- Ironman Florida 2021 -run (three of three) – My Journey to Ironman - […] the calamitous swim and pelvic floor mishaps on the bike, my race was going according to plan. Entering transition-2,…
- Ironman Florida 2021 - Lessons and Achievements – My Journey to Ironman - […] Having a “test” race a few weeks before my A-race was a great way to “kick the tires”. See…
- Ironman & Prostate Cancer Surgery Recovery - the 1st Year – My Journey to Ironman - […] resumed racing triathlons again in June. During my first endurance race (Ironman Lubbock) I was very quickly reminded of…
- Ironman & Prostate Cancer Surgery Recovery - the 1st Year – My Journey to Ironman - […] Just a few weeks ago experienced more serious consequences of the incomplete recovery during Ironman Florida. […]
- Ironman & Prostate Cancer Surgery Recovery - the 1st Year – My Journey to Ironman - […] I resumed racing triathlons again in June. During my first endurance race (Ironman Lubbock) I was very quickly reminded…
- Adding Yoga 🧘🏽 – My Journey to Ironman - […] a weak, disengaged core because I have not taken the time to re-connect with those muscles since my prostatectomy.…
- A disappointing run assessment and a shift in training – My Journey to Ironman - […] weeks after completing Ironman Florida, I was scheduled to have cycling and running assessments. I assumed that my body…
- A disappointing run assessment and a shift in training – My Journey to Ironman - […] see what I could do in my current state. Having recently faced some of the same physical limits at…
I’ve been following your journey. Well done! The first one is always the special one. Congratulations Ironman, welcome to the club!
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Wonderful!
Wow! This blog looks just like my old one! It’s on a completely different topic but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Great choice of colors!
Thank you.
Hola! I’ve been following your weblog for a long time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Austin Texas! Just wanted to tell you keep up the excellent job!
Thanks for reading and I’m always happy to get feedback or read others experiences.
You’re over extended.
Give yourself time to recover.
First Half Ironman, 1982.
Not a typo.
Yep, I think I missed the part where I should have given my mind and body real rest and recovery time. 1982? Are you still racing triathlons?
Chris I’ve been drawing inspiration from your blog for my upcoming 70.3 this weekend in Tahoe and first 140 in October (CA). It’s been amazing watching your journey and just wanted to drop a note to say thanks. Great post btw — you smashed it! – Evan
Evan, thanks for the kind words and good luck in Tahoe. Have you run that race in the past? How’s the build for IMCA coming along? Several people in my local tri club are racing it too. It looks like a beautiful course.
https://strava.app.link/fk5B0E2q7rb Tahoe was an eye opener at how much more I need to practice open water. First time racing there and ended with 6:36. Signed up for Santa Cruz 9/11 to try a flat course and life goal attempt at sub 6
IMCA dream was sub 12 but at this point looking to just not walk much on the run. Keep the posts coming, really enjoy the training tips and FTP stats
Congrats on the finish, the bike course looks beautiful, but three 1400 ft climbs had to take their toll on your legs. If you did 6h36 on that course, I think sub6 on a flat course is within reach. Of course, sub 6 is a goal of mine too, so I feel ya. How did the swim and the run go?
i started reading your blog after you did Ironman Eagle. Your comments about the mental aspects of the run resonated with me.
Thanks for reading Heidi. I’m finding the challenges of overcoming the mental battles the most rewarding part of training and racing.
Do you have particular things that you do when those mental struggles show up?
I started reading your blog last week. Really great and motivational. I am training for my first 70.3, Waco in October, and found you when browsing for the experiences. Decided to do it now that my kids are in college. Did some sprint triathlons but need to train a bit more for the 70.3. I am also in Houston!
Keep writing!
Marcelo, 70.3 races are a fun challenge. Waco is a good race and the run will challenge you. Training in the the Houston humidity will be a real benefit come race day in Waco. Thanks for reading. -Chris
Chris! What a fantastic swim/bike/run through your experience. Congratulations!
Thanks Nicole
chris- quick question – were you able to stand at any point on the swim? Little anxiety on not being able to put feet down
Eric, I don’t recall any sections of the river where I noticed that I could stand up or anyone else was standing. If you are nervous about not being able to put your feet on solid ground during the swim, I have a few suggestions. 1. Wear a wetsuit and practice rolling onto your back when you get tired or feel a sense of panic. The wetsuit’s buoyancy will keep you afloat and floating on your back is going to use the least amount of energy (as opposed to doggie paddling or doing the breast stroke). 2. If you find that floating on your back doesn’t allow you to regain your composure, look for a kayak (or paddle board) to grab. You can hand on to a safety boat for as long as you like as long as they don’t move you forward. -Good luck. When is your race?
Congratulations! Great job and thanks for showing us the possibilities
Thanks man, I trust that you are up and at it full speed again.
Thank you so much for this candid, complete post. I’ve followed you on IG for a while and knew you were a survivor. And a super flexible badass! Found your blog today and really appreciate you sharing your journey. I get my catheter out tomorrow, 10 days after prostate removal. Knowing what to expect makes some of the unpleasantness a little easier to take. Thanks again, brother.
Hey Denny K, I’m glad you found the blog and can take something useful from my experience. I hope that you are well post-surgery and that your recovery progresses incident-free. Feel free to reach out to me here or on IG anytime. I am always happy to share and learn. – Chris
Awesome story of perseverance and redemption, along with a heaping dose of badass grit.