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”.
Category: Arizona, IRONMAN AZ 2016
In 2015, I decided to do my first Ironman. As popular races sell out, planning and registration needs to start a year before. In November 2015, I flew to the race and became familiar with the location and observed the race. I signed up to race November 2016.
I am a project manager, and this event was one major project management task between working, family, and training. I started training in January 2016 with a variety of events and races leading up to the November 2016 race.
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.
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
Scoping out the Race
In preparation for Ironman AZ, I went to Tempe, Arizona to observe the 2015 race. Here are my notes.
The Bike Broke
My bike broke in September due to a mechanical part failure. It was not fun at the time as I was leading a Cascade Bicycle Ride with about 15 ducklings in a nice straight line following me. Fortunately another leader took over.
Ironman Arizona Here I come
One day, you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.
Paulo Coelho
It was Summer 2015 and I had finished the STP riding my bike 200+ miles in one day. … ... Continue