Ironman Faith

What is Ironman Faith?

Life is often referred to as a race! There are several metaphors but none better than the Ironman race. Discover here what it means to truly go the distance! Read More

Devotion

There is no I in TEAM but there certainly is in Ironman... as an individual race we must learn to cooperate with the various supporters, competitors and coaches along the way. Read More

Awareness

Triathlon is a selfish sport but it does not have to be. Through partnerships and charities we can make a difference in the lives of others. Here are a few causes worthy of your race. Read More

Training

Good racing requires good race preparation. With the right coaching you can properly prepare and practice to have a successful race... Coaching tips here! Read More

Race Reports

Things remembered, things learned, things told... Races make for great stories! Read More

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XTraining November 8, 2013 Training No comments: Generally, in the off-season (November, December) I'm good for nothing when it comes to triathlon and I'm pretty pathetic when it comes to training. Much of this is due to having put so many things in my personal life on the back burner I need to address these when it's a race season ends but the obvious reason is I'm just tired. People ask me all the time how much does Ironman take out of you physically and how long does it take to recover? The easy answer is that it varies based on preparation going into a race and the kind of race I do. Races like Ironman Lake Tahoe or Ironman France have difficult bike courses but the runs are relatively easy (note the word; relative). Some the runs, like the old St.George or the "never to be again" New York City were extremely hard. But regardless
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