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Month: October, 2008

Kona kicked my a$$ (Race report)

17 October, 2008 (11:53) | Ironman, Kona | No comments

I usually like to wait a while before dissecting my races. It seems that the further away I get the less bias and better prospective I have. Immediately following each race I’m too emotional and find it too easy to focus on the pain and not the cause.
I went to Kona to race [...]

Jet-lagged and Dizzy!

9 October, 2008 (17:44) | Ironman, Kona | No comments

Holy crap!!!! I think it must be easier to get to China. I left Charlotte Tuesday late afternoon, flew 4.5 hours to San Fran got a room(10hr lay over), and then flew another 6 hours to Kona. By the time I arrived I had lost 6 hours, missed several meals and spent way [...]

Kona Time

2 October, 2008 (05:24) | Ironman, Training, Uncategorized | No comments

Everyone keeps asking me if I’m ready and how do I feel. These are the same things I ask my clients and friends before their races but the truth is I’m not sure how to answer. I’m in uncharted water.
I made a decision a couple of months ago to train through [...]