I can’t hardly believe that the race in Madison is only two weeks from today.Really, where does the time go? The last long workout is in the books and taper officially begins on Monday with a DOR (day of rest). I’m not excited about tapering because it’s kind of like being in a pitch black room,…
Dear Charlene, Some say that a full-distance triathlon, an Ironman, is the toughest individual test of one’s physical and mental endurance. The average Ironman athlete takes 12.5+ hours to traverse the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. The average Ironman athlete will spend 36-weeks training an average of 12+ hours a…
The 10th Ironman Wisconsin Madison was held on Sunday, September 11, 2011. It was also the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States of America. I dedicated my race this year in honor of all who have sacrificed so much during and since that tragic day. There were many reminders throughout the…
Eventually, I usually come around to the WHY question to this thing I call the Ironman Journey. Journey to where? What is it that I am looking for anyway? And do I really think I’m going to find it during a triathlon? Unfortunately, you will not find the answers here within these texts. You will…
This year’s Ironman Wisconsin race is on Sunday, September 11, 2011, the 10-year anniversary of the 911 attacks on the United States of America. I dedicate my race this year in honor of all you brave service men and women who have sacrificed so much. This event, along with just about everything we do in…
As of the writing of this post, race morning is a mere 6 days, 15 hours, and 52 minutes (plus or minus a few seconds) away. The anticipation and expectation setting for this year’s race began last year on Saturday, 12 September, when I registered for this year race. It’s funny the roller coaster of…
This blog will attempt to take you through my journey of becoming a first time Ironman triathlete. I began the journey this past weekend when I reserved my spot for the 2009 Wisconsin Ironman (IMOO). On Monday morning, September 8, 2008, I awoke at 1:30 AM and began the 4+ hour drive to Madison, WI.…
