I Am Still Hurting But I Had To Do Something
As I wrote yesterday, I have been struggling to fully recover from pushing hard at Ironman Chattanooga. Even though I am still hurting, I decided that today…
I Have Not Felt This Sore After A Race For Years
Endurance racing is very challenging on my body. It is not unusual for me to feel somewhat sore, for a day or two afterwards. Three days since…
I Am Getting Older But Still Improving My Ironman Times
Ironman Chattanooga on Sunday was my fourth Ironman distance race. I did my first Ironman at the age of 55, and even though I am getting older,…
Just Got Home From Chattanooga And Have A Short Message To Share
Yesterday was a long day racing Ironman Chattanooga and it took almost as long to drive home today. I am really tired, so only have a short…
My Goals For Tomorrow At Ironman Chattanooga
As I prepare to tackle Ironman Chattanooga tomorrow, I have been thinking about my goals for the race. The number one goal is always to get to…
Hanging Out With My Teammates Is So Much Fun
Over fifty C26 Triathlon coached athletes will be racing Ironman Chattanooga on Sunday. I have never raced with that many teammates before and it was great to…
Made It To Chattanooga In Time For A Short Run
After an uneventful, nine and half hour drive, my wife and I made it to Chattanooga safely. Luckily it was early enough in the evening, that I…
The Car Is All Packed Up And Ready To Leave
I apologize in advance for the quality of my blog posts over the next few days. My mind is elsewhere, as I get ready to race on…
Reminiscing About The Last Time I Did Ironman Chattanooga
With more time on my hands during taper, my mind tends to wander. Today I thought a lot about the last time I did Ironman Chattanooga. That…
Hydration During Race Week Is Very Important
As part of my race week preparation, I pay particular attention to hydration. Arriving at the start line of the race properly hydrated, is important if I…