Category Archives: Hawaii Stories

Sunset, 10/3/2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Al
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The Boogeyman

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Al

Before I was a triathlete, I was a mountain biker. As a matter of fact, my tradition of coming to Hawaii in October for a triathlon World Championship started in 2000, when I first signed up for the Xterra race … Continue reading →

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Touchdown

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Al

September 29th, 2010. I’m lying in a grotesquely uncomfortable hospital bed, which seems to purr and vibrate whenever I try to move, attempting to prevent bedsores, I guess. I’m preparing questions for the doctor’s morning rounds, questions I want to … Continue reading →

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In Retrospect

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Al

Walking along Kuikini, dangling an untouched cup of cola from one hand, I crossed the timing mat at 10.3 miles into the marathon, and turned left up the hill on Palani. Continue reading →

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You Never Know Your Limits Until You Go past Them

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Al

OK, WTF happened? Continue reading →

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OK Folks, Fun’s Over; Back on the Bus

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Al

I am more ready for this race than any I’ve ever done. Continue reading →

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Trust Your Training

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Al

“Are you ready?”
“I will be in 92 and a half hours.” Continue reading →

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The Road to Hawi

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Al

Cheryl and I drove out (but not back) the Ironman bike route on the road to Hawi. Today is a critical; analysis of the bike leg of the race, with pictures. After about 15 miles of riding in and out … Continue reading →

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Iron Gent

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Al

I am starting to fret about all the small, meaningless and uncontrollable things. Like, should I shave my legs or not? Which stupid helmet should I wear? Which way will the wind blow on Saturday, and how hard? WIll there be any clouds? Any little raindrops? What about ocean currents? Do I have enough food? Am I eating too much? Am I getting fat? Skinny? Have I trained enough? Am I tapering too much? Continue reading →

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In Pursuit of Excellence

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Al

The environment here seems to conspire against pre-ordination. But there also must be a secret for success, that some are able to unlock. Continue reading →

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