Before Ironman Honu 70.3 and Ironamn CDA I stopped lifting weights to focus on run, bike, and swimming.  I now think this may have been a mistake.  I understand it may work for some people, but each person is different. In the weeks leading up, I felt weaker.  Not sick weak, but ...read more

Name: Running Duration: 121 min Distance: 13 Miles Note: I raced at Pacifica in the PC Trail run series. This race was fun but tough. It had 2900 ft of ascent. Much of it in the first 3.5 miles. With my time last year I would have won my class by 16 minutes. Instead I have to settle for 6th place. ...read more

I'm trying to recover from Ironman CDA last week.  I feel pretty good except my motivation is low.  I feel like I spent so much time preparing for a long, slow day that I have no speed. I know it's early, I have managed to squeeze in a few bike workouts, 1 run, and a few swim sessions.  ...read more