Category Archives: 2005 NZ Ironman
Like A Dream
I got back a couple of days ago after three most excellent weeks of traveling around New Zealand. Fabulous! As a lefty, I miss driving on the other side of the road. Mostly, I miss using the word trundler (for
Like A Dream
I got back a couple of days ago after three most excellent weeks of traveling around New Zealand. Fabulous! As a lefty, I miss driving on the other side of the road. Mostly, I miss using the word trundler (for
Race Photos
Lots and lots of them available here. I’ll admit it. I am more tired today than yesterday. We just spent 3 hours uploading photos Here was a chance meeting. I was at mile 14 and Julie mile 12.
Race Photos
Lots and lots of them available here. I’ll admit it. I am more tired today than yesterday. We just spent 3 hours uploading photos Here was a chance meeting. I was at mile 14 and Julie mile 12.
The Aftermath
[Exhale] It was indeed a long day! I finished in 13:48 and Julie just minutes back in 13:55. I have lots of thoughts on the whole event and Durdam took a ton of photos but it will take some time
The Aftermath
[Exhale] It was indeed a long day! I finished in 13:48 and Julie just minutes back in 13:55. I have lots of thoughts on the whole event and Durdam took a ton of photos but it will take some time
Full Disclosure
OK. We are now 15 hours from the start (Friday at 10AM PST). Full coverage available at ironmanlive.com. I am race number 810 and Julie is 1108. The weather has done another about face and the forecast for race day
Full Disclosure
OK. We are now 15 hours from the start (Friday at 10AM PST). Full coverage available at ironmanlive.com. I am race number 810 and Julie is 1108. The weather has done another about face and the forecast for race day
T Minus Two
What was a sunny outlook has been replaced with an angry sea of self-doubt. The weather turned foul overnight and today the lake is whitecapped and the wind is swirling. I currently feel the size of a sow but am
T Minus Two
What was a sunny outlook has been replaced with an angry sea of self-doubt. The weather turned foul overnight and today the lake is whitecapped and the wind is swirling. I currently feel the size of a sow but am
Taupo Central
Absolutely spendid. We spent 2 days in Auckland before heading down to Lake Taupo (pop. 20,000), home of IMNZ. The weather has been fabulous (fingers crossed) and the Lake is surprisingly warm (you could swim it without a wetsuit). We
Taupo Central
Absolutely spendid. We spent 2 days in Auckland before heading down to Lake Taupo (pop. 20,000), home of IMNZ. The weather has been fabulous (fingers crossed) and the Lake is surprisingly warm (you could swim it without a wetsuit). We
$%&@#!!
With any looming deadline, I seem to have an uncanny inability to prioritize and an equal penchant to sign up for added responsibility. That said, I will be on the plane to Auckland this evening. And toting in no particular
$%&@#!!
With any looming deadline, I seem to have an uncanny inability to prioritize and an equal penchant to sign up for added responsibility. That said, I will be on the plane to Auckland this evening. And toting in no particular
School’s Out For Summer
Well, at least until April. Had that Alice Cooper tune in my head this morning because it felt like the last day before summer vacation. One more hour of work… Expect a flurry of posts soon.
School’s Out For Summer
Well, at least until April. Had that Alice Cooper tune in my head this morning because it felt like the last day before summer vacation. One more hour of work… Expect a flurry of posts soon.
Aero
Hard to believe it, but the long weekends are though. Now begins the "light and peppy" portion to which I’ll comment later. We went out to Davis in search of flatness and quiet. 6 hours and 90+ miles later, Davis
Aero
Hard to believe it, but the long weekends are though. Now begins the "light and peppy" portion to which I’ll comment later. We went out to Davis in search of flatness and quiet. 6 hours and 90+ miles later, Davis
Motivation
It is already Wednesday, but the following struck me on Monday. Several folks have complained that I don’t update this journal enough and I apologize for that. The web still lacks a really slick tool for recording athletic activity, short
Motivation
It is already Wednesday, but the following struck me on Monday. Several folks have complained that I don’t update this journal enough and I apologize for that. The web still lacks a really slick tool for recording athletic activity, short
Favorite Thing?
After concluding another “silly” weekend, I got to thinking about what I could share. What is my favorite thing about running 22 miles in Golden Gate Park? Is it the chaffed nipples and thighs? Maybe the slight bruising from the
Favorite Thing?
After concluding another “silly” weekend, I got to thinking about what I could share. What is my favorite thing about running 22 miles in Golden Gate Park? Is it the chaffed nipples and thighs? Maybe the slight bruising from the
Week 21
This was a "down" weekend before what should be 4 unbelievable weeks. Ran an hour on Saturday and on Sunday, took the new P3 for a two-hour spin before swimming 4000 yards (furthest yet). I am not sure this is
Week 21
This was a "down" weekend before what should be 4 unbelievable weeks. Ran an hour on Saturday and on Sunday, took the new P3 for a two-hour spin before swimming 4000 yards (furthest yet). I am not sure this is
Camp San Diego
We just spent 9 excellent days in San Diego. Dad and Mom put on quite a show with superb training table and sag wagon support! The weekend was the biggest to date with a 2:35 run followed by a 1:20
Camp San Diego
We just spent 9 excellent days in San Diego. Dad and Mom put on quite a show with superb training table and sag wagon support! The weekend was the biggest to date with a 2:35 run followed by a 1:20
Rainy Day Blues
Well, as if this training regimen isn’t challenging enough–let it rain. Forecasts (see image!) continue to be downright depressing. That said, the slog continues. This weekend included a 2 hour 15 minute run on New Year’s day. The next day
Rainy Day Blues
Well, as if this training regimen isn’t challenging enough–let it rain. Forecasts (see image!) continue to be downright depressing. That said, the slog continues. This weekend included a 2 hour 15 minute run on New Year’s day. The next day
Over Hill and Dale
There was a tidal surge in Sausalito on Sunday morning which is problematic if you want to bike past Sausalito. Scores of weekend cyclists were being turned back on the bike path and from the freeway offramp. Julie and I
Over Hill and Dale
There was a tidal surge in Sausalito on Sunday morning which is problematic if you want to bike past Sausalito. Scores of weekend cyclists were being turned back on the bike path and from the freeway offramp. Julie and I
Week 13
So here is a look at the weekly grind. Monday – morning strength workout at UCSF Tuesday – morning 45 minute run (with pick ups) in GGP, evening 1:15 master’s swim workout at USF Wednesday – morning 45 minute bike
Week 13
So here is a look at the weekly grind. Monday – morning strength workout at UCSF Tuesday – morning 45 minute run (with pick ups) in GGP, evening 1:15 master’s swim workout at USF Wednesday – morning 45 minute bike
Steady On
Post Thanksgiving, training is starting to ratchet up a notch. Wednesday’s used to be a strength day and now have been replaced with a morning ride and run. Training through the winter (albeit in California) is a bit of a
Steady On
Post Thanksgiving, training is starting to ratchet up a notch. Wednesday’s used to be a strength day and now have been replaced with a morning ride and run. Training through the winter (albeit in California) is a bit of a
The “Evil” Book
A fair amount of people have asked what training program I am following. After searching high and low, hearing some absurd versions of training schedules, and conceding that I didn’t have a clue about how to properly train, I have
The “Evil” Book
A fair amount of people have asked what training program I am following. After searching high and low, hearing some absurd versions of training schedules, and conceding that I didn’t have a clue about how to properly train, I have
Hardware
Saturday, Julie had a breakthrough race at Treasure Island finishing 7th out of 105 in her age group. In typical fashion, she smiled her way through the entire event (including the plunge into the icy Bay). Video before the race
Hardware
Saturday, Julie had a breakthrough race at Treasure Island finishing 7th out of 105 in her age group. In typical fashion, she smiled her way through the entire event (including the plunge into the icy Bay). Video before the race
Travel Blues
Well, some mild gripes. I have had to *travel* for work lately which adds some challenges to training. On the flip side, the first trip was to Monterrey where I got to play Pebble Beach with Durdam, Steve, and Doctor
Travel Blues
Well, some mild gripes. I have had to *travel* for work lately which adds some challenges to training. On the flip side, the first trip was to Monterrey where I got to play Pebble Beach with Durdam, Steve, and Doctor
The Bandolero
Well, the official name is “Fuel Belt – The Terminator” – but in the spirit of cowboy up, I call it my bandolero. This weekend was fairly brutal. Saturday was a little more than an hour swim and then a
The Bandolero
Well, the official name is “Fuel Belt – The Terminator” – but in the spirit of cowboy up, I call it my bandolero. This weekend was fairly brutal. Saturday was a little more than an hour swim and then a
Cowboy Up
In case you missed Jon’s recent post. At the moment it is timely with the Red Sox down 2-0 to the Yankees. And while props are in order for Luff’s performance in the Chicago Marathon , it looks as if
Cowboy Up
In case you missed Jon’s recent post. At the moment it is timely with the Red Sox down 2-0 to the Yankees. And while props are in order for Luff’s performance in the Chicago Marathon , it looks as if
Nightmares
This is pretty amusing (or not). I woke up last night from an utterly stressful triathlon dream. It took me 8 minutes on the watch to get from the "Start" to the water due to various obstacles. The ocean was
Nightmares
This is pretty amusing (or not). I woke up last night from an utterly stressful triathlon dream. It took me 8 minutes on the watch to get from the "Start" to the water due to various obstacles. The ocean was
Training Begins
This is a chronicle of triathlon training that will culminate in the New Zealand Ironman on March 6, 2005. Right now I am mixing a period of base training with some fun events. During the first week, Rob, Julie, Durdam
Training Begins
This is a chronicle of triathlon training that will culminate in the New Zealand Ironman on March 6, 2005. Right now I am mixing a period of base training with some fun events. During the first week, Rob, Julie, Durdam
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