When I started training for Ironman Louisville in early 2009, many people asked me why I was going to try such a seemingly impossible race. The answer… I’m just determined to finish. Sure, I love the sport of triathlon and I love the community that surrounds the sport. My friends I train with are all [...]
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Being Fit vs. Being Healthy
Ahhh…in the midst of family, work, travel, friends and training for triathlons-life at times can seem just a hair out of balance or slightly crazy. I’d like to think of it as slightly crazy. But whatever you call it, there is always a need for true balance in life and to make sure the things [...]
I’m An Ironman! My Ironman Louisville 2009 Race Report
Well… it’s almost been a week since the Ironman Louisville 2009 and I’m just now posting about it. I never realized how out of it I would be after the race. I mean… yes right after covering 140.6 miles by water bike and foot I knew I would be operating on no brain, but a [...]
Ironman Louisville 2009 – Today’s The Day!
Well… Getting to this day has been a year long process. I first came here a year ago with my tri friends to cheer on other tri friends as they raced away in Ironman Louisville. The next day 15 of us signed up together. Little did I realize what the following year of life and [...]
Ironman Louisville, August 30, 2009 I Will Do This
In one month I will be competing in my first Ironman event. Ironman Louisville on August 30, 2009. I’m almost ready for the race. My mind is constantly racing through the event. Step by step, thinking through every phase of the day. I have my eye on the finish. It will take all day. It [...]
Mind Over Matter – LIVESTRONG
Over the past several weeks I’ve been training for Ironman Louisville 2009 and one thing is for certain. The mental aspect to this event is just as important as the physical aspect. In fact… the more I think about the strength of the mind, the more I realize how much our minds and how we [...]
Mental Preparation Is Half The Battle
Today I’m jumping back into the training mode but I’m doing it with mental preparation. I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately and have missed several good rides and a lot of runs and swim practices. But that’s ok. Sometimes a break is good even though I’m headed to the Dominican on Monday for the [...]
The Process Of IronMan Training
I haven’t written much about my Ironman training lately. Quite honestly, it’s been a bit tough. Between the cold weather for the past few months, travel and work, I’ve had a harder time sticking to the scheduled task at hand. But now that the weather is getting really nice, that will all change. Lately, I’ve [...]
Rest Brings A Sweetness To Life
My favorite day of the week is Saturday. Now, there are some Saturdays that I travel like today. BUT! Even on this Saturday of travel I woke up rested. And yes…even a Camel needs a little rest. Kind of funny how this camel seems perfectly content enjoying the sweetness in rest:) Lately, I feel like [...]
Cheerleaders Rock!
Cheerleaders can play an important roll in our lives. What??? You are wondering where I’m going with this? Well…I did another triathlon on Monday! That’s right. My second one for the summer. It was a great one and a sprint at that. I have figured out that by doing more triathlons, I’m learning more about [...]
Learning Relationship Through Triathlon Training
First I want to thank everyone who wished me well before, during and after the Memphis In May Triathlon this past weekend. I’m just now realizing the effects and power of Facebook, the blog, and twitter when it comes to support and encouragement. The twitter messages and comments keep coming in for a couple of [...]
Pace Yourself
Since I returned home from Uganda, I’ve been trying to get back into the swing of my work out schedule. Sunday , Wednesday and Friday swim practices…running on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and somewhere in there throw in a couple of bike rides. It’s a bit overwhelming when you try to throw in the rest [...]
