Category Archives: Ironman

Mountain Madness 70.3 Race Report

This weekend was a learning experience. I learned that there is a difference between hills and mountains…And that Raleigh has neither hills nor mountains.  Ann and I traveled from Raleigh, NC to Ellijay, GA for the Mountain Madness 70.3.  We … Continue reading

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The Outdoor Pool is Open!

At last!!! Finally the pool is open.  I’ve been waiting for the pool to finish being filled up, cleaned, and inspected for a couple weeks.  Finally, I saw a little tiny sign that said the outdoor pool is now open.  … Continue reading

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Computrainer/Garmin Forerunner 910xt/ctANT+ Upgrades

During the offseason, I made a couple of badly needed upgrades to the trainer set-up in the garage. Ideally, the folks at Computrainer want you to mount the controller on your handlebar.  However, this becomes one more thing to mess … Continue reading

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“The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work.” – Richard Bach

We are nearing the end of winter, and I would say, next to October, February is now my second favorite month.  The winter weather has been incredible(possibly 80F today?), and has really allowed me to enjoy training.  Typically in February … Continue reading

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Ironman Arizona Race Report

Today is the day I am going to break 12 hours.  This is what I have believed since I set this goal and signed up 1 year ago.  We wake up every race morning at 4a.m.  Pre-race night is just … Continue reading

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Ironman Arizona Race Week

I can’t believe this week is finally here.  I have been looking forward to this week for an entire year.  It’s time to go to the A-to-the-Rizona.  This Sunday is Ironman Arizona, in Tempe.. Thanks for stopping by. As most … Continue reading

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Am I Supposed to be Tapering now?

This weekend can only be described as a Blur.  The tough thing about training for an Ironman isn’t necessarily the training, it’s fitting the training in with the rest of the commitments that you have in your life.  Try as … Continue reading

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Peak Training Week

This week was my biggest week in terms of training volume before I start the taper process for Ironman Arizona.  I thought I would share my last week for those that are interested in what this looks like.  Keep in … Continue reading

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Ironman 70.3 Augusta Race Report and PR

The alarm went off at 4:00a.m.  My first thought was, "I feel rested…I wonder how fast I can race today?" My second thought was, "I should eat a bagel with peanut butter".  All of our bags were packed so we … Continue reading

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Tour De Moore Century

With all of the recent hurricane and tropical storm activity, I was really looking forward to the Tour De Moore Century this Labor Day.  There was another tropical storm making its way towards NC, but I really didn’t care.  I … Continue reading

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