by | Aug 9, 2018 | #IMBOULDER, #IMBOULDER703, RACE RECAP
Best Intentions don’t always make the best race plan.That was my major lesson from IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder 2018. Stark contrast from the same race in 2017 minus bike course changes.Before we jump right in, I wanted to share a few pit stops I made while in the...
by | Jan 8, 2018 | #IMBOULDER, #IMBOULDER703, IRONMAN
INSPIRATIONWhy do you race?There are many reasons why people do what they do.NecessitySelfishnessInspirationMotivationIt’s my opinion that intrinsic inspiration will get you to your goals more than extrinsic motivation.To break it down in my...
by | Jan 2, 2018 | #IMBOULDER, #IMBOULDER703, #IMCHOO, #IMCHOO703, #IMFL
There’s been a lot of discussion had about where’s the best place to stay for an IRONMAN event.After racing 5 (don’t forget the 2014 TX DNF), I have a few tricks up my sleeve I’d recommend. Next to training, travel and lodging can be the...
by | Aug 8, 2017 | #IMBOULDER, #IMBOULDER703, AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS, RACE RECAP, TIPS and HACKS
What a difference a year makes…In 2016 I raced a 70.3 locally after running a 5k Friday, half marathon Saturday and then the 70.3 Sunday. It was more for a training block than racing for time. I wasn’t really concerned with time. Volume,...
by | Aug 5, 2017 | #IMBOULDER, #IMBOULDER703, RACE PREVIEW
Here it is, RACE TIME!As I sit relaxed in my Boulder BNB after eating a fine home made wrap with deli chicken, turkey pepperoni and pepper jack cheese slices (being a frugal traveling triathlete and coach), I thought I’d throw out and update and some ideas...
