Category Archives: Triathlon Central

Ironman Coeur d’Alene 2014

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Al

“Wow – look at the lake. What if the race had been today?” We’d just come out of Calypso’s Coffee, early on post-race Monday after my 10th Ironman in Coeur ‘Alene, and Cheryl was reveling in the clear skies and … Continue reading →

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Fenix2 Part Deux

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Al

I’d promised a “triathlete’s user manual” this weekend (the Fenix manual runs to 17 pages, compared to the 910 XT’s 45, while having twice as many features to explain). But I think I will wait until after IM CDA, to … Continue reading →

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Frodo’s Watch

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Al

“One ring to rule them all…” — J.R.R. Tolkien   I’m a vacuum tube baby. When I was young, the home television was about the size they are now, but three-rather than two-dimensional. Most of the interior of the box … Continue reading →

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Interval Training At Altitude

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Al

I train at altitude primarily because I have a home at 8400′, thanks to my parents, who retired here in 1969, in a very beautiful part of the country with extraordinary cultural and recreational offerings – Aspen/Snowmass. Even if there … Continue reading →

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Race Rehearsal #1, Ironman Coeur d’Alene

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Al

“There’s no success like failure … ” – Bob Dylan Yesterday’s first race rehearsal for upcoming Ironman Coeur d’Alene ended for me with no run. The RR is meant to be a 112 mile bike (or six hours, whichever comes … Continue reading →

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By The Pool

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Al

  Snowmass has always been Aspen’s striving but failing little sibling. Overshadowed in almost every aspect except for the size of its ski area, Snowmass has long tried imitation, usually coming up short in comparison. Decades ago, long before they … Continue reading →

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Camp Week #1

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Al

Totals: Swim 3 hr 45 minutes, 9600 meters; Bike 12:15/190 miles (a lot of hill climbing!); Run: 4:45/32 miles. Totals: 21 hours, TSS 1165>>165/day. Seems doable with a rest day the following Monday. Fired Up, Ready to Go! Continue reading →

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But It’s a Dry Heat

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Al

Casa Tierra Adobe B&B snuggles into the delta fanning out below the Rincon Mountains west of Tucson. These rugged hills are home to Arizona’s best preserved Saguaro forest, in the eponymous National Park, and Pinal County’s Tucson Mountain Park. Also … Continue reading →

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Switching Up: A Dialogue

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Al

Another in my series of call and response from the Endurance Nation forums. Someone (quite accomplished in Ironman; two Kona qualifications after yeasrs of progressive efforts at improvement) recently wrote: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over … Continue reading →

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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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