Author Archives: Al

Ironman Canada

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Al

The first thing to remember is that I did not go to Canada intending to race. I really didn’t want to go there at all, but I tried to figure out a way to make it worth my while in … Continue reading →

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Stubborn

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Al

“Why are you doing *this* race, Teri?” We’re riding in a rental Ford Escape up to Yellow Lake. I’ve finagled a ride with Steph and Teri from Colorado and Utah, to “drive the course” here at (the last) Ironman Canada. … Continue reading →

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Too Rich To Be President?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Al

“So, do you think Romney is lying?” Dave and I were sitting downstairs in his snug Vail condo. I had just ridden 8 hours over the Continental divide through a freezing thunderstorm, and my mind wasn’t working too smoothly. “About … Continue reading →

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Bubbles

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Al

Apparently, we live in the era of the endless bubble. Continue reading →

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Slaying the Badger

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Al

In Slaying the Badger, Richard Moore tells the story of the 1986 Tour, when Hinault battled Greg LeMond for the win at the Grand Boucle. Continue reading →

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Dreams

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Al

The best things in life start with dreams. Don’t squash those of the young. Continue reading →

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Mid Term Report: Outseason 2012

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Al

…it’s time for me to do a status check on my training and fitness. Last year at this time, I was scrambling to find enough energy, strength, time and fuel to get geared up for an Ironman at the end of June Continue reading →

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Boston 2006: Conclusion

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Al

20,300 started; I was in the top half at 9891. 2524 men aged 50-59 finished; I was 1151 among them. I qualified for next year by 57 seconds. A success all around. I think I represented myself well. Continue reading →

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Boston 2006: The Race

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Al

If the first eight miles had felt like a long run training pace, and miles 8-14 had felt like a marathon pace, and the hills had felt like work and fun (the downhills at least), now I felt like I was moving into a new, unknown pace. Continue reading →

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Boston 2006: Getting Ready to Race

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Al

A faint cannon blasts, heads bob somewhere up the hill. We remain standing still. Continue reading →

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