Tag Archives: Ironman

If You’re Doing An Ironman, Focus on the Run

The discussion begins something like this: “I signed up for an Ironman and would like to know, all things being equal, which of the 3 sports will have the most impact on my success and therefore, which sport should I focus more of my attention to?” I know that in our perfect, robot-like, utopian Ironman [...]

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Ironman World Championships, Kona Hawaii

Ahh yes. The Ironman. The toughest one day event in world. It’s lure has grown to the point that has been inserted into everyday conversation. If someone endures in any facet of life, they are often referred to as an “Ironman”. Timex has made a fortune on their watch by the same name. It all started [...]

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Keys to Open Water Swimming Success

If you have ever competed in an open water swimming event, whether it’s the swim leg of a triathlon or just a stand alone swimming event, you learn very quickly that swimming in a large body fo water is night and day from your training in a swimming pool. Every year I put on swim [...]

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