I have a virus. I rested on the couch for a week as I ran a fever and my HR was elevated. Once the fever went away, the illness went into viral bronchitis. I could hear the rales in my lungs as I coughed and … ... Continue
Category: Keep Moving
One with the Bike
When my bike frame failed last fall, I tried different frames to determine which new frame to pick. All the frames were great which made it difficult to decide on a new frame. Elements Cycles used the term “one with the bike”.
Don’t try something new
At the Sammamish race, I was worried about rain, so decided to try something new – wear a pair of wool socks. Not a good idea, and got blisters going 13+ miles.
Race Report: Lake Sammamish Half-Marathon (3/5/2016)
One event down on the road to Ironman. The Half-Marathon is a one way 13.1 Mile run that starts at Redmond Town Center and finishes at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah.
Product Review: Red Shift Dual-Position Seat Post Review
Redshift claims their dual-position seat post “lets you adapt on-the-fly to conditions you encounter during your ride. Climb comfortably in the road position and hammer the flats in the aero position.” I found the product lives up to their claim.
The Plan for Ironman AZ 2016
Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
JFK
I met with Coach Loree with Pauole Sports in December and sketched out a plan for the year to build to Ironman Arizona.
Lake Sammamish Half Marathon
Completed March 5, 2016.
Pacific Crest Aqua Bike
What I Use for Ironman AZ 2016 Training
Here is what I use.
Swim
- Zoot Women’s Z Force 3.0 Wetsuit
- Aqua Sphere Alpha Swim Fins
- Aqua Sphere Kaiman Ladies Googles
- Sable Googles for Open Water (best optics around)
- Garmin X910 Watch
- TYR Catalyst Contour Swim Paddles
Run
- Marmot Lightweight Packable Rain Jacket
- Hoka
The Team for Ironman AZ 2016
Getting to an Ironman doesn’t happen in a year. It takes building a base year over year. It takes friends and support systems to make it to the race start as it is a major endeavor. To make it to the start takes a team. … ... Continue
Product Review: The Wetsuit
After 4 years, my first and only wetsuit doesn’t fit anymore. With that in mind while at the local triathlon store, I decided to try on a few wetsuits to get ideas for next Summer.
Scoping out the Race
In preparation for Ironman AZ, I went to Tempe, Arizona to observe the 2015 race. Here are my notes.