Category Archives: Races

Ragnar: Part II

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Al

Vans 1&2 had now finished the first 76 miles of the 188 mile relay in 11 hours and 37 minutes – approximately the time it took me to finish many of my Ironman races. By all rights, we should now … Continue reading →

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Ragnar: Slumber Party for Endorphin Junkies

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Al

The rear window of the van carried a stark warning: surrounding a skull and crossbones, the words “Kills” and “Killed” were smudged in ripply white window paint. The parking lot at Copper Mountain Resort was filled with large vehicles of … Continue reading →

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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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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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Boston 2006: The Brain and Exercise

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Al

“I’m a big believer in training the brain,” I respond. “I don’t mean doing psychological preparation or visualization, or positive talk, or associative or dissociative thinking during exercise. I’m not talking about thinking at all. Let me give you an example…” Continue reading →

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Boston 2006: Whistling Past the Graveyard

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Al

Yes, it’s true, I have a set of songs I want played at MY funeral. Why not? I’d like to enjoy it while I’m still alive if I can. Continue reading →

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Boston 2006: Orientation Dinner

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Al

Pat chowed down on some spicy salmon thing, while I made do with a crepe-like Dada and a mango yogurt lassi. Continue reading →

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