Wow, that happened fast. Today is just two weeks away from my first Ironman, taking place in Boulder, Colorado on August 3rd. Today is my last day of training, and tomorrow begins the taper, or as I’ve come to call it “taking the journey through taperlandria.” It’s been a crazy training journey with a lot
For the first time in my triathlon career, I have returned to compete a second time on the same course in a 70.3. Ok, that’s a little over dramatic… I could have just said I did another 70.3 and it happened to be my hometown race in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. I’ll try to save the
I’ve been lazy posting lately. I’m currently behind in writing a few race reports. That said, I’m hoping to find time to write up my thoughts on the IM course, but in the mean time, here’s a great description of what we’re up against.
Today was one of those days when I almost didn’t get out of bed. It took the second snooze for me to convince myself to make the go/no-go decision over a cup of coffee that was already brewing. The fatigue from the EK Training camp that ended last Wednesday still had it’s arms around me,
Over the last 5 days, I was able to experience something new. Since I completed my last “2-A-Days” in 1997, I could have never dreampt that in my mid-30s, I would once again return to training camp. A training camp put on by my coach. Wait, I have a coach? I think High School Ken
Ironman Boulder announced today the final version of both the run course and the bike course. While I am slightly disappointed that the Carter Lake climb and decent have been removed, we still have an amazing bike course that is not without challenge. Also, through a great deal of blood, sweat and tears, we have
Rode 94 of 112 miles checking out primarily the east side of the course. We skipped Carter Lake and downtown Boulder. Couldn’t have picked a better day!
Only one week left until the tri season kickoff at the Summer Open!
Quick post to share a great little article on living with a triathlete from the wife’s perspective.