Unofficial Ironman Louisville 2010 drink: The Carnage!

Posted on: September 9, 2010

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Mr. Martini from behindthebarshow.com and I have done a few podcasts on mixology – in fact, here is the link to our Mint Julep episode from the running of the Kentucky Derby (very different than running PAST the Kentucky Derby…believe me.) So, he was …

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Lessons Learned On My Ironman Journey (Ironman Louisville Finisher Race Report)

Posted on: September 4, 2010

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At about Mile 20 of the Marathon – when it seemed very unlikely I would make the finish line by the 17 hour cutoff, I started writing this blog post in my head. At that time, it was entitled “No Regrets…but No Ironman.” Wonder of wonders…I made it. I …

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An Attitude of Gratitude…

Posted on: August 25, 2010

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Mental Attitude for Ironman by ironguides on May 26, 2010 in Triathlon Training In the final days before you race an Ironman it is essential that you keep a few things in mind. Ironman essence – Gratitude The Ironman hype in the final week before race …

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Run…Swim…Taper…

Posted on: August 24, 2010

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Saturday I tentatively tried training again. Shoulder and side are seriously sore still – but I thought I’d better give it a go. Serious props to Traumeel though! Traumeel is a homeopathic remedy with arnica and other assorted herbs and things in it. T …

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Why We Do This: “Gramoo”

Posted on: August 23, 2010

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I recently joined “Team Beef” on the Louisville Ironman. (Yes, for me, Beef…it’s what’s for dinner!) They actually have a “Team Beef” jersey, but I mentioned to the Marketing Director Alison Smith that I would be wearing my Flames jersey for Team In …

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Ironman Schedule

Posted on: August 23, 2010

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IRONMAN LOUISVILLE 2010 RACE WEEK SCHEDULE Thursday, August 26 • 6:35 PM Arrival in Louisville • Relax, unwind and get settled. Friday, August 27 • 9:00 AM Bike Pickup / Short test ride • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Expo & Athlete Check-In • 11:45 AM IronTea …

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My new Ironman Song (courtesy of Steve Reagan)

Posted on: August 20, 2010

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First of all, I should say – I’m healing. After biofeedback, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture (oh, and Vicodin from the allopathic docs), I am feeling better but not great. I haven’t done anything at all, except eat like a rock star for the past week …

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It only hurts when I breathe…

Posted on: August 16, 2010

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So, I guess that I wanted to have an eventful taper. Was slated to do a 45 mile “rolling hills” ride with H yesterday. We went out from home and up and over Camino Alto – the idea was to do it at race pace/heart rate, but H wanted to check out some nur …

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Taper…

Posted on: August 12, 2010

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A Taper Tapir It’s Taper Time. I also got a great book called Paleo for Athletes (something like that – Kevin Koskella from TriSwimCoach.com suggested it), and it’s been super helpful, especially as they really break down nutrition in the final Enduran …

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Promises Made – Promises Kept…My Vineman Experience

Posted on: August 7, 2010

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"French Maid Guy" – on Vineman run So, about 5-6 months ago, I came to the realization that I was going to need a Secret Weapon during the Ironman event. When was this? During my 1/2-Iron at Sedona. When I ran up to the car where H was waitin …

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