What Does it Take to Be an Ironman?

Strength, determination, focus and mental fortitude might come to mind, all of which are true. For many, it’s a one- time think to check off their bucket list. For others, it starts that way but becomes so incredibly fulfilling on so many levels that it becomes a lifelong part of who they are even though […]

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Half Ironman Now, Wine Later

I’m driving up North to Sonoma today for another half Ironman race.  It’ll be my 10th time navigating this absolutely to-die-for course and I’m keen to enjoy another lovely weekend in Wine Country.   Vineman 70.3 as it’s now called, is particularly special race to me, as it was the very first half I did […]

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Post Race Wrap Up

The more I race, the more I learn.     Not just about how best to mentally prepare or what strategies to employ, but about myself.   About what things I allow to serve as motivators to dig deeper and push harder than I had before, as well as attempting to discern which might have the […]

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It’s That Time of Year Again!

I’m coming to you live from the big island today and I’m back to race one of my favorite courses, Ironman Hawaii 70.3, which will take place tomorrow at 7 A.M. local time.   In years past, this course has served as my qualifier for Ironman World Championships, held each year in October just South […]

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