Racing Photogenically
Friday, I picked up my official DVD for the NYC Marathon. It was the first one I’ve ever bought and thought that it would be cool to see how I[…]
Month: December 2007
IM WA: Picture Potpurri
Courtesy of my buddy Dan’s wife, Kelli:
Iron Resolve
It was shocking to see/feel my mental resolve fizz away so suddenly. I had experienced lapses in resolve before but never as large as this time, half way through the[…]
IM WA: Official Pics
Rounding the corner at a turnaround: Biking and a-runnin’:
IM WA: Recovery +4 Days
Recovery log: Day After: Not so bad. Stiff, but I was much worse off after the NYC Marathon. Walking down stairs was definitely a bit painful, but not as bad[…]
The Pill and Powder Round-Up
All in all, I had a great racing year. It was the first year I really pumped up the pill and powder usage. Here is a breakdown of what I[…]
IM WA: Wine Tasting with EST, Wild Kangaroos
EST took us on a wine tasting tour the day after our race! Our second tour guide, Sharyn who gave us lovely facts about the flora and fauna of Australia,[…]
IM WA: Race Day Pics
Some pictures from early morning at T1 amongst the bikes: Again, I am surprised at the bike field at T1 being so empty. Only 997 competitors! Check out the wacky[…]
IM WA: The Emergence of Angry Dave
A while back I wrote about Raaaagggeeee and thought that I would rarely get into a rage state during a race. But not at Ironman WA. Angry Dave showed up.[…]
IM WA: The Race!!!!
Race morning I get up early and do my usual pre-Ironman routine. I eat my time-tested meal of one hard boiled egg, half a bagel, and a banana. Then my[…]