Tag Archives: triathlon

Tough Decision

By tjfry | November 29, 2009

  One of the big topics of discussion around our house is whether or not to enter the 2010 Ironman Cozumel. My wife and I both know that I am due for another challenge, but with the recent purchase of Swim Shops, I want to make sure I have enough time in my day to [...]

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

By tjfry | April 16, 2009

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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Overcoming the Fear of Swimming in Open Water

By tjfry | March 8, 2009

 Let’s face it, of the three sports that make up a triathlon, the swim is really the only one that people consider ‘scary’. And they have a  legitimate right to think that way. The water is often cloudy, so you can’t see where you’re going. The start is crowded and you get kicked, hit, and sometimes [...]

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Ironman World Championships, Kona Hawaii

By tjfry | March 3, 2009

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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