Monthly Archives: October 2013

Ironman Arizona Race Rehearsal # 2

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Al

Yesterday’s RR was frustrating and very helpful, informative, and reassuring. Background: I’ve had a long season, really no stop since Feb 2012, when I took 2 months of running to cure Plantar Fasciitis. Since then I did two pretty sluggish … Continue reading →

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The Double

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Al

There’s a lot I’d like to cover in a proper race report, and maybe I will some day soon in an epilogue. But for now, I really, REALLY need some serious recovery time. All things considered, I’d rather be skiing. Continue reading →

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Ready for Xterra

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Al

I did this pilgrimage to Kona and Maui two years ago, watching the Ironman and finishing second at Xterra. Now I’m back doing both the races, a dream I’ve had for seven years. I’m been trying just to enjoy it, take it all as a gift, and leave any expectations at the door. Continue reading →

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On To Maui

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Al

But Wait! There’s More! In 2006, I did the “Hawaii Double”, meaning the Ironman and Xterra World Championships. That journey begins here: Continue reading →

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The Day(s) After

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Al

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 SUNDAY TDA. The day after. Surprisingly, I felt rather spry all day. Not enough inflammation in my legs to get them really sore yet I suppose. My only injuries were on my feet: another black toenail … Continue reading →

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The Race

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Al

IM IS all about the run, unless you’re Normann Stadler, I guess. Continue reading →

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The Day Before

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Al

So, tomorrow I’ll find out how far I’ve come in the last eight years, what I’ve become capable of. But first, there’s the little matter of today to get through. Continue reading →

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Sunset City

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Al

The thing that freaks me out most about an Ironman is its inevitability. You wake up on Wednesday, and you’re one day closer to Saturday morning. It’s not like a training ride, which can always be deferred, or avoided, or delayed, or rescheduled. Nope, they mean to start at 7 AM on Saturday, whether any of us are ready or not. By the looks of things, people are ready TODAY. Continue reading →

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What to Wear, What to Wear?

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Al

I think I’ve come to a conclusion about what to wear, but, seeing as how it’s only Tuesday, there’s no reason to commit to it yet. Continue reading →

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The Thin Blue Band

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Al

The sun pops over the crest of Hualalai east of town at 6:45. It starts getting light at a little before six. Continue reading →

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