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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…
Allowing myself some rest while keeping some momentum 🏊🏽 🚴🏽.
Always stay filed, even on the easy sessions. One of my favs is edge fuel to go by @genucan.
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It has taken me three years to appreciate the value recovery weeks.
Now, I welcome them with open arms 🤗.
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Noting special today, just staying consistent during recovery week with a Z1 🏃🏾
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Saturday morning special.
Group zwift with @team_varlo making 3.5 hrs feel like 2 hrs 🤙🏾.
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The #humansprinkler was here 💦
At some point during the run, my brain kept saying “ok, we’re tired, let’s walk”. Having fallen for that sh*t in the past, I asked my legs “how are we doing fellas?” They replied “all good man, LFG”. Ha! I told my brain to STFU, and kept on pushing.
Don’t fall for the mind tricks. Trust your training and #keeppushing 👊🏾
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Time in the saddle 🚴🏽
Time on the trail 🏃🏾
Time on the mat 🧘🏾♂️
Movement is key.
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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