Author Archives: Al

2014 Goals

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Al

I’ve got 4 or 5 races to target next year, races that deserve some consideration as to what my intentions are Continue reading →

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American Hustle

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Al

one of the best films I’ve seen in the last year. 4.5/5 Continue reading →

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Christmas 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Al

Cheryl and I have been in this house for thirty years – nearly half our lives. Kids have come and gone, along with dogs, cats, and other pets. But we’re still here, along with the cedar, fir and hemlock trees which surround us. Continue reading →

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A Festivus For The Rest of Us

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Al

…you don’t want to suppress or exclude somebody else, keep them feeling ostracized, so the way to bring them in is find the common ground, not have two separate celebrations. Then we can all join in, and be stronger together. Continue reading →

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Slow Down and Run Fast!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Al

From the Endurance Nation forums: Someone asked why she couldn’t seem to get any faster in her “tests” (specifically, a 5K time trial or running race), when hitting the training paces seems easier and easier as the training cycle proceeds. … Continue reading →

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Ironman Arizona 2013

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Al

Slowing Down Is Not An Option Continue reading →

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Swim Paddles

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Al

This morning, I got a question from an EN teammate about using swim paddles to “build swim strength”. Continue reading →

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Ironman Arizona 2013 Race Plan

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Al

PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR NUTRITION AND YOUR PACE; YOUR TIME AND PLACE WILL TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES. Continue reading →

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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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