Category Archives: Races

Outer Mongolia

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Al

In the 50’s if you wanted to refer to someplace so far away it like going to Mars, you called it “Outer Mongolia”. That’s where half my family is now. Continue reading →

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Federal Escape

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Al

After the race, we have to wait over TWO HOURS for the awards – that’s why I began a policy of not waiting at all unless I win; I may have to modify that to just not waiting more than an hour. no matter what. Continue reading →

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You Can Always Come Back

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Al

In the last few weeks, I’ve found myself in at least half a dozen conversations with my age-peer athlete-friends, which have illustrated different sides of staying active as we age. Continue reading →

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Triple Threat

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Al

Many of my workouts leading to an IM are longer and harder than a sprint triathlon. It’s a guilty little pleasure, and I’ll never give it up. Besides, the Army provides such heavy, solid medals. Continue reading →

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Roll Down Follies

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Al

The Roll Down is one of my favorite rituals at Ironman races. Less than 15 minutes long, it provides a microcosm of the whole IM roller coaster of emotions. Continue reading →

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Once More Unto The Breach

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Al

I just plodded along, content to win and drop my course record time by six minutes, instead of pushing into agony territory. What a wimp. Continue reading →

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Ironman Coeur d’Alene, 2010

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Al

This is the summary report I posted on the Endurance Nation forum after IM CDA 2010 Continue reading →

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Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Al

So; back to Kona again. I don’t know any more if that’s a bonus, or a penalty. “The good news is, you get to go to the Big Island again. The bad news is, you have to race there.” But first, a good long rest. It’s been a long season, and a great year. Continue reading →

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The Night Before

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Al

No speeding early on the bike. No caffeine. No skimping on fluids. And no silly racing stuff. Just hydration, nutrition, and pace. Then the time and the race take care of themselves. See you on the other side. Continue reading →

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Back in Tempe

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Al

Tuesday, I packed my bike and other equipment for the last race of this season. Since the season started November 24, 2008, there is little time left after Ironman Arizona this Sunday to squeeze in another event Continue reading →

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