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After 9 straight months of my Ironman training program, it was finally race day! My first (and shortest) race of 3 in this program, was an Olympic distance triathlon: .98mi Swim 27mi Bike 10k Run To find a race that fit in with my schedule, I had to travel to Williamsburg, VA (about 3 hours […]
UPDATE: I adapted the full 1 year Ironman training plan into a triathlon training plan specific to first timers. Available now! 28 weeks from when I first began my attempt to train for an Ironman in 1 year, I’ve discovered, or rather confirmed, that just because you take on a big challenge full of commitment […]
UPDATE: I adapted the full 1 year Ironman training plan into a triathlon training plan specific to first timers. Available now! It’s been a little while since my last post, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been training. The last 8-9 weeks have been busy ones. Here’s a short list of what’s happened: My wife […]
UPDATE: I adapted the full 1 year Ironman training plan into a triathlon training plan specific to first timers. Available now! I know what you’re thinking… 11 weeks? What happened to a post after 10 weeks?! There was such a nice pattern! Yeah well, it’s been a wild few weeks, but that doesn’t mean I […]
UPDATE: I adapted the full 1 year Ironman training plan into a triathlon training plan specific to first timers. Available now! After my stint with injuries in my first few weeks of training, I’m happy to announce that I finally get to complain about the pain and suffering soreness associated with a full 2 week training […]
UPDATE: I adapted the full 1 year Ironman training plan into a triathlon training plan specific to first timers. Available now! A few weeks ago I wrote a post about some setbacks and injuries during my Ironman training. Today, I’m happy to report we’re making progress. I haven’t broken any land speed records or set […]
UPDATE: I adapted the full 1 year Ironman training plan into a triathlon training plan specific to first timers. Available now! I was hoping today’s post would be a triumphant one. Relishing on a recently completed 7 or 8 mile run, basking in how seamless the transition from CrossFit athlete to Ironman triathlete has been. […]
UPDATE: I adapted the full 1 year Ironman training plan into a triathlon training plan specific to first timers. Available now! I’m used to volume, but not quite like this (and I’ve barely even begun…). In the last 2 weeks, I’ve run 27.7 miles, Biked for 4+ hours at over 100 RPM, and swam nearly […]
I’ve made a lot of silly decisions at various different parts of my life. This one though, might just take the cake. I’ve decided committed to completing a full Ironman that is scheduled for less than 1 year from now. The question I keep asking is, “Is it possible to train for an Ironman in […]