Monthly Archives: June 2009

CDA 2009 – Epilogue

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Al

Let’s review those Ironman cliches, add a few more, and see if we can draw some conclusions.
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IM CDA II

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Al

I was convinced by the time I got off the bike that I would not be able to meet my 11:44.22 goal, and that my secondary hope of winning was also fading. By the time Rob Ladewig passed me at the start of the run, I assumed my goose had been cooked by “not trusting my training.” Continue reading →

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By The Hair of My Chin, By The Skin of My Teeth

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Al

Through the drizzle and gloom, it looked like 11:41. I hit the carpet signifying about 50 yards to go, and finally accepted that I had both goals in hand. I started sprinting harder, pumped my right fist skyward, and shouted “Yeah!!” over and over. Continue reading →

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CDA Pre-Race

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Al

OK, I haven’t posted (or written) anything here for over two weeks – ever since I got back from Snowmass. Who knows why? Maybe the ramping up in intensity as I approach Ironman Coeur d’Alene this weekend just took too … Continue reading →

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