Good luck IMAZ athletes!!

IMAZ was my first ironman distance race.  Brings back a lot of memories from when I did the race in April of '08.

For those from more humid climates don't forget eye drops, nose spray, and vaseline.  It's very dry there.  Since they have moved the race to November the temps are very different than they are in April.  Wear two swim caps (the race cap and a thicker one underneath), bring your cold weather clothing, i.e. arm armers, gloves, toe covers for cycling shoes, etc.  Put something fun in your special needs bags ex: favorite quotes, candy, pictures... anything to lift your spirits.  I've found having chapstick in my bento box and on me for the run really helps in an ironman.  Make sure to double and triple check your gear bags before dropping them off at the athlete village to make sure you didn't forget anything.  Take it easy the day before... relax you have a huge day ahead of you!  Most importantly remember to smile!!!  It takes a lot more energy to frown than it does to smile!!  :-)

Happy racing and good luck to everyone!!!!

Congratulations

Great job to Robert and Lee for great races today!!!!

Congratulations to Lee  for his third place in his age group!!!

Good luck Lee and Robert!!!

Good luck Lee at the Oktoberfest sprint tri tomorrow!!!!

Good luck to Robert doing the Houston Half tomorrow!!!!

Off season training...

Off season is just as important as the regular triathlon season.  It's a good time to do some activities you've been wanting to do but just haven't had time to do... i.e. mountain bike, snow shoe, hike, trail run, water polo, etc.  It's important to change it up during off season so you keep your motivation when you need it most during the regular season.  Also, it allows you to work on some imbalances you might have been dealing with the previous season.

What are your favorite off season activities?

Happy training!

Kona

Good luck today to all the racers at Kona today!!!  Especially the local ones.  Goooo Tricia!!!  Also, good luck to Andy Gardner, Trent Stephens, Anderw Strong, and Tom Noble!!  If I forgot someone I'm sorry.

Should be a very exciting race as always.  You can watch it live at Kona.

Racing sick...

I had a half iron distance race last weekend and caught a nasty cold the day before the race.  What should have been a perfect race turned into a "getting through it" race.  Unfortunately colds happen.  You have to assess how bad you are feeling and make a decision from there.  If it would have been a training day I would have taken the day off so I could recover from the cold quicker... but since it was the last race of the season I decided to go ahead and race.  ...a week later I'm still getting over the cold.  Cold season is starting.  Make sure to take in your vitamin C and get plenty of rest!!

Happy training!

USAT Certified Coach Directory!

I'm now officially listed on the USAT Certified Coach Directory!!!  :-D  Oh happy day!!!

http://www.trainingpeaks.com/UI/CoachDirectory/USATCoachDirectory.aspx