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Chasing the high
On July 21, 2012 at 20:45, seconds after crossing the finish line at Ironman Lake Placid, I uttered my famous last words: “I will never do another full Ironman again.” One year later, I find myself...
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Rolling in the deep
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’ve been eyeing Ironman Lake Tahoe 2014 as a potential return to Ironman training and guilt-free banana split indulgence. Despite my affinity for cold water, I view...
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Here we go again
I’ve been weighing whether I should scratch the itch and enter my second full Ironman for some time now. Well, registration opened yesterday and the allure of racing, training and swimming in the cold...
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Spin class: Zumba on bikes or good for triathletes?
No offense to Zumba or gym class enthusiasts, but when I think about group exercise, I think about cliquey middle-aged women doing step aerobics. I must have teased Taylor for weeks when I caught wind...
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2014 R&R – Races & Relaxation
In recent months, Taylor and I have been salivating over the prospect of traveling someplace far away for a much needed vacation that doesn’t involve a half Ironman. Between our work schedules and the...
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Ironman 2: Goals and Motivation for Ironman Lake Tahoe
As I posted a few months ago, the decision to pursue a second Ironman was not an easy one. Between the time, cost (event registration, food, gear, lodging, transportation, etc) and emotional...
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I’m In: Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim 2014
As I mentioned in my post about goal-setting for Ironman Lake Tahoe this week, an essential part of my training plan will be incorporating key workouts that are indicative of the IMLT race course....
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Friday Motivation
It’s a lot easier to drag myself out of bed at 5:30am on a Friday knowing that I’ll have the pool to myself. I’ve been exploring the possibility of joining an Ironman training group leading up to...
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The DOs and DON’Ts of Ironman
As I prepare for my second full Ironman – Ironman Lake Tahoe on September 21, I’ve been thinking back to my first experience in at Ironman Lake Placid 2012 for better or worse. There’s certainly room...
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Training Day: Ironman Lake Tahoe
So it starts: today marks day 1 of Ironman training, take 2. There was no fanfare – just a walk to the empty pool at 5:30AM amidst a chilly San Francisco morning. Although I hit my goals at my first...
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Homemade Potesto Pizza: Fueling Our Post-Workout Habit
I had my first checkin with my coach yesterday – yesterday as in 24 hours after Taylor and I marked the end of our “bender” in Houston. Admittedly, it felt a bit more like confessional than a checkin,...
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Ironman Training Progress: Halfway to Wildflower
Although it’s hard to believe, Taylor and I are already halfway through our Wildflower training regimens. We’ve sacrificed sleep, bedtimes past 9pm, and in my case, sour candy to make this training...
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Scheduled Downtime
Happy Monday from 39,000 feet above the Arctic Circle! I haven’t posted much recently due to travel commitments – I’ve been gone for a better part of the past month, and Taylor and I have been catching...
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Weekend Recap: Back in the Saddle
As much as it pains me to admit it, I was definitely down for a few days following my performance at Wildflower Long Course. I’ve been hard on myself since I was a kid. Whether it was denying myself a...
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Monday Morning (half) Marathon
My long bike ride on Saturday left me feeling very encouraged and excited about my next phase of training for Ironman Lake Tahoe. Although it was great to ride longer than I have in almost two years,...
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Onward and Upward: New Job!
I’ve previously written about some of the challenges posed by my frequent work travel. Ever since I left New York City for Spain in 2010, travel has been a crucial aspect of my job function across my...
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Vineman 70.3 Training Progress: 30 Day Recap
If I had to choose an overarching theme for the past 30 days, it would undoubtedly be change. Between leaving my old job, starting another, reevaluating my tried and true training approach and putting...
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Friday Motivation: Challenges New and Old
Those of you who’ve been following our blog since the beginning last August have probably noticed a trend by now – I really enjoy scheduling difficult workouts or races in quick succession. I find that...
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I Will Break 5:30 at Vineman 70.3 on Sunday
I don’t usually throw out bold claims, and the subject of this post is no different. Since registering for Vineman 70.3 back in November 2013, I knew it would be my first of two A-races for 2014 and my...
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Vineman 70.3 Race Recap: Nailed It.
I threw out a bold claim last week. I felt good in the days and weeks leading up to the race, had a solid race day strategy in place, and truly believed that breaking 5:30 was in no way a stretch goal....
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