Category Archives: Ironman

Everyone needs a default-route

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jeff

It’s that time of the year where I am really starting to get into the high volume training days, especially on the weekends. With less than 90 days to Ironman Arizona(IMAZ), long runs of 15 miles and long rides of … Continue reading →

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Pilot Mountain, NC Hill climbing

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Jeff

  It has been nearly 2 months since we signed up for Ironman Mont-Tremblant(IMMT) for August 2012.  With just over 3 months to go before Ironman Arizona(IMAZ), we have to start thinking seriously about how to at least become adequate … Continue reading →

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PSA: It’s @#$%"ing Hot outside!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Jeff

The other day it was 100F with a heat index up near 110F.  Pretty much the lower half of the country was experiencing the heat wave.  This got me thinking about heat acclimation to improve fitness. I started reading all … Continue reading →

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Short Bike Workouts that push your limits

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jeff

Disclaimer: The bulk of my bike workouts(85%) are of the long slow variety where my HR rarely gets over 140bpm.  I have a good coach who basically sets these parameters for me.  I feel like I have a pretty good … Continue reading →

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Mont-Tremblant ou Non Mont-Tremblant?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jeff

That is the question. A couple of weeks ago I was faced with a question.  Which Ironman race should I do after Ironman Arizona this year?  You have to sign up pretty much the day after the event for the … Continue reading →

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Staying On Track

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Jeff

Photo by Kasia Five months have passed since I made my New Year’s Resolution. – Ironman in under 12hrs – Career development – Stay in touch with friends better – Volunteer more often Since making these resolutions, life has been … Continue reading →

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White Lake 69.1 Race Report

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Jeff

Friday morning after lots of packing and planning, we loaded up our gear and headed to White Lake, NC for the 70.3 event on Saturday morning.  I had been looking forward to this event for a couple months, since this … Continue reading →

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White Lake 70.3 Race Week

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Jeff

We are now just 2 days away from one of my favorite races.  White Lake 70.3 !!  It’s been nearly 10yrs since I first raced White Lake.  This is a great location for a race.  The lake is clear and … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Swim Faster….Again.

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Jeff

Triathlon swimming is tricky.  I think it’s God’s way of leveling the playing field so that the strong cyclist or runner won’t totally dominate any given race. If you recall, last year I started my 2nd Ironman journey after about … Continue reading →

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Bulletproof New Year’s Resolutions – Altitude Adjustment

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jeff

We all make New Year’s Resolutions. But when you look back on the previous year, do you even remember what your resolution was?  If not, you’re not alone.  Only 12% actually keep their resolutions from year to year according to … Continue reading →

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