> Right now, I’m in the middle of my two biggest pre-Kona weeks. Last week was 26 hours, and this week will be 28-29 hours. Oof.
So anyways, I needed to do a long run a few days ago, and I decided to drive down to Ouray with my friends Sam, Maggie, and Peter for the Imogene Pass Run. Continue reading
Author: rundmcracing
>Handling the Heat
>If you want to be a complete triathlete, you better be able to handle the heat… Continue reading
>Run Training Paces Don’t Mean Very Much, And Here’s Why…
>If you look at the paces I do on training runs, you wouldn’t think I’m a very good runner. Continue reading
>Expecations, handling disappointment, and the big picture
>This past weekend, I raced an olympic distance race in Aurora, CO. It was my first race since Coeur d’Alene, and the field was relatively small, so I approached it as a low-key fitness check. Coach Tim and I developed some goals for the race, and I went out to see if I could hit them. Continue reading
>Ironman Coeur d’Alene Race Report
>On June 27, I raced Ironman Coeur d’Alene. I’ve done 4 of the North American Ironman races, and this one, without a doubt, has the best fan and volunteer support. The entire town of Coeur d’Alene embraces the event and the athletes, and it is an unforgettable experience. Continue reading
>Thoughts on Caffeine
>As any endurance athlete knows, caffeine is a legal performance enhancing drug, and can be used to help you reach your potential in races and workouts. However, too much of a good thing, and it becomes a bad thing. This happens all too often with triathletes and caffeine… Continue reading
>Wildflower Race Report
>Wildflower is one of triathlon’s truly classic and iconic races. With it’s storied history, challenging course, enthusiastic fan support from the Cal Poly students, and thousands of campers, this race always draws a world-class field. This was my second straight year at Wildflower, and after performing poorly last year, I went there with something to prove. Continue reading
>Why do you do what you do?
>Racing season has started for some, and is right around the corner for others. Continue reading
>Back in Colorado, and racing season is approaching!
>Final Review of Training Locations (at least for now)
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