Category Archives: Training Diary

I Don’t Know, I Just Can’t Swallow That

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Al

ARGHHH – such a simple thing, drinking on the bike, has now become one of my biggest challenges. Oh well, it’s what I like about Ironman, all the little issues that have to be dealt with to get a successful end result. Continue reading →

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Epic Week?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Al

My goal is 18 hours of cycling for NEXT week, after 16 this week, culminating in Sunday’s race rehearsal, and including a 2.5 hour run on Thursday. I’m keying in very heavily on rest, calories, and visiting with Cody here in Colorado. Continue reading →

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First Tracks Down Lower River Road

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Al

The Roaring Fork River drops in about 55 miles from over 11,000 feet into the Colorado River at Glenwood, falling about 100 feet a mile. It is a rafting and fishing paradise, as it is a truly wild and still untamed watercourse. Continue reading →

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Capital City Half Marathon

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Al

Normally I wouldn’t post a running race report, but since this was a “comeback race” for me, I had a lot to learn from this. Continue reading →

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Mental Tools for Race Pacing

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Al

Wow, two days of sun in a row, and no rain for 96 hours. We hit 65 F today, and even in the AM, it was “warm” enough to bike at 9 AM without bundling up.
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Birthday Update

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Al

There are a lot of tests there in the Valley of the Roaring Fork, and I want to be ready for them, so I can enjoy biking in paradise one more time. Continue reading →

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You Know It’s Spring When …

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Al

I’m biking and running, in the sun, feeling strong, and raring to go long. It’s a big part of what I live for. Continue reading →

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A Great Leap Forward III

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Al

I will take the Woody Allen approach: 90% of success will be just showing up. Continue reading →

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A Great Leap Forward, Part I

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Al

Now, I had to be the pupil to my children, and there may be no more powerful motivator than wanting to look good for your kids. Continue reading →

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Re-Entry

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Al

No question, I’ve learned a lot about myself during the past four months. I’ve learned what pulls on me the most. Continue reading →

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