Met my goals. Pumped. I got either 4th or 5th overall (which is actually frustrating, less than a minute from 3rd overall...transition times are killer!). First age!
Awesome, my dad competed also. Must have been the Newtons on the run, passed two people. Had to fight during the bike but distanced from those on my tail. Only one passed me on the bike, probably his equipment. That's the sad part, you can be equally fit but the guy with a better bike can slip by. Guess I'll work on getting that 5 grand for a better bike...hah.
The race venue was a little funky, said hi to Shawn Loper. Open water gunpowder state park swim. Bike was a little tight with some yard sales in a local neighborhood (somebody got hit). No medals, insulated water bottles with embedded tags (with race and age place). Probably won't go back next year, not really worth it overall.
Now I can focus for the Washington NC half iron, get more speed and sustainable intensity.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Hammerman
Hammerman is tomorrow. Shawn Loper is the organizer, he took 5th in Savageman 30.0.
My dad and I will be competing in this race, I have a few goals. Trying to place in top ten, 2nd age and keep my splits as close to 6 min as I can for the run. With the help of my Newtons (I got them this week), I think I can meet that run goal. The others will depend upon who shows up, probably quite a turn out.
Long week, but good. Registered for Richmond marathon and Washington NC half iron. Will have some time to focus on speed training in prep for both these races.
My dad and I will be competing in this race, I have a few goals. Trying to place in top ten, 2nd age and keep my splits as close to 6 min as I can for the run. With the help of my Newtons (I got them this week), I think I can meet that run goal. The others will depend upon who shows up, probably quite a turn out.
Long week, but good. Registered for Richmond marathon and Washington NC half iron. Will have some time to focus on speed training in prep for both these races.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Savageman 30.0
Savageman 30.0 was amazing! Garrett County is gorgeous!
Awesome time yesterday. Met this guy in the chute for the swim before the start. He is 21, started doing Ironman's when he was 19! I'm behind, gotta catch up. That being what it is, I beat him yesterday by about 10 minutes.
My time was 2.25, 4 minutes behind numbers 1 and 2 in my age group. I got 3rd in the age group, not too bad, wasn't expecting to place because of the large crowd (several hundred). Number 1 overall was 2 hrs 1 min.
Heading back next year for the 70.0, gotta get a brick in the westernport wall. This triathlon was the coolest one I've been to yet, got a matted illustration instead of a medal, nice. The guy who does the illustrations for the clothing and awards wrote a book called Trizophrenia: inside the minds of triathletes and completed the 30.0 yesterday, he is doing the 70.0 today (making him a "true savage" of 100.00).
Sweet, I'm going to recruit people to race with me next year....
Awesome time yesterday. Met this guy in the chute for the swim before the start. He is 21, started doing Ironman's when he was 19! I'm behind, gotta catch up. That being what it is, I beat him yesterday by about 10 minutes.
My time was 2.25, 4 minutes behind numbers 1 and 2 in my age group. I got 3rd in the age group, not too bad, wasn't expecting to place because of the large crowd (several hundred). Number 1 overall was 2 hrs 1 min.
Heading back next year for the 70.0, gotta get a brick in the westernport wall. This triathlon was the coolest one I've been to yet, got a matted illustration instead of a medal, nice. The guy who does the illustrations for the clothing and awards wrote a book called Trizophrenia: inside the minds of triathletes and completed the 30.0 yesterday, he is doing the 70.0 today (making him a "true savage" of 100.00).
Sweet, I'm going to recruit people to race with me next year....
Friday, September 17, 2010
The cycling...
Overcame some fatigue by taking an extra day of rest yesterday. Did a swim today, working on speed.
Savage man 30.0 tomorrow, feeling good. My cycling schedule has been sacrificed frequently recently, need to get in two big rides and a tempo workout each week, have mostly just been getting in the big rides....
Marathon miles need to be in to, pretty close. Looks like I'm leaning towards Philadelphia, if I did Baltimore I would have a poor PR. Looking to get in under 4 hours, hopefully 3 and 1/2 if I can hammer it out, it will be a challenge. Those Newton shoes are going to be killer, can't wait.
Great weather out, looking forward to racing with my dad at Hammerman on the 25th, maybe head to the reservoir after for a training ride. Will have to get a better bike next year if I plan to shave time off the bike leg, entry level just doesn't cut it against those elitists.
Savage man 30.0 tomorrow, feeling good. My cycling schedule has been sacrificed frequently recently, need to get in two big rides and a tempo workout each week, have mostly just been getting in the big rides....
Marathon miles need to be in to, pretty close. Looks like I'm leaning towards Philadelphia, if I did Baltimore I would have a poor PR. Looking to get in under 4 hours, hopefully 3 and 1/2 if I can hammer it out, it will be a challenge. Those Newton shoes are going to be killer, can't wait.
Great weather out, looking forward to racing with my dad at Hammerman on the 25th, maybe head to the reservoir after for a training ride. Will have to get a better bike next year if I plan to shave time off the bike leg, entry level just doesn't cut it against those elitists.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Die grinding...
The repetitive task, altering consciousness and requiring an enduring mind with a ebb and flow of focus. Composing before acting, what is the relevance? Can we actuate the full body of ourselves?
Did a brick workout today, run then swim. Getting those Newtons soon, today actually. Should help my legs. I tried talking to them, being stern, being gentle...seems they are quite stoic.
Closer to the marathon, focused on savageman, should have signed up for the 70.0, maybe next year.
Briarman half lite 50...probably do that as my last tri of the season. Half-irons coming up in the spring.
Die grinding...
Did a brick workout today, run then swim. Getting those Newtons soon, today actually. Should help my legs. I tried talking to them, being stern, being gentle...seems they are quite stoic.
Closer to the marathon, focused on savageman, should have signed up for the 70.0, maybe next year.
Briarman half lite 50...probably do that as my last tri of the season. Half-irons coming up in the spring.
Die grinding...
Monday, September 13, 2010
late.
Ran 20 miles Sat. Took me some time. Ran into another guy with Newtons, loving it. Ordering some myself today hopefully. Biked 37 on Sunday in the rain, nice weather. The hills on Falls road don't compare to upcoming savageman western MD territory, but it's still got some nice climbs. Gearing up for the race, missed the run this morning due to a sore knee, got in some strength training instead.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
More and more...
Ran 9 miles last night, felt decent. Still unsure if I can compete in Baltimore marathon or need to wait for Novembers Philadelphia marathon. Got a swim in, other than that spent today spinning away on academic endeavors...seems irrelevant, but History is good.
Note to reader: I don't think in my entire last year I used the word "I" once in a paper. Narrative essays are tough, talking about yourself is hard, I feel totally pretentious to say the least. It has been a good experience thus far however.
Gorgeous day, fall is on the way. Gathering as many rays of sun I can before the dark, depressing, ever intense winter comes crashing down on us.
Note to reader: I don't think in my entire last year I used the word "I" once in a paper. Narrative essays are tough, talking about yourself is hard, I feel totally pretentious to say the least. It has been a good experience thus far however.
Gorgeous day, fall is on the way. Gathering as many rays of sun I can before the dark, depressing, ever intense winter comes crashing down on us.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Milage and beauty
Logged 13 miles on the run this morning, 11 with Back on my Feet. Not much pain, less than I was expecting with my track record. Getting closer to hitting up Baltimore marathon, might do Philadelphia in Nov instead.
In other news, went to Pretty Boy with some friends who had never been. Gorgeous day for it, couldn't have been better. Got in a brief swim after the several mile hike. Hoping this weather stays cool for Savageman next weekend. Need to work on my bike leg heavily this week, lots of suffering ahead.
Need new running shoes to knock out this foot pain, Newtons. Talked to a guy who had injuries and problems for years (even after physical therapy, acupuncture, doctors, etc)...he got Newtons and is healed, nice. A world champion ironman (Not David Scott) wears Newtons.
Calf sleeves, shorts, watch, and rims are in the lineup too: shoes first.
In other news, went to Pretty Boy with some friends who had never been. Gorgeous day for it, couldn't have been better. Got in a brief swim after the several mile hike. Hoping this weather stays cool for Savageman next weekend. Need to work on my bike leg heavily this week, lots of suffering ahead.
Need new running shoes to knock out this foot pain, Newtons. Talked to a guy who had injuries and problems for years (even after physical therapy, acupuncture, doctors, etc)...he got Newtons and is healed, nice. A world champion ironman (Not David Scott) wears Newtons.
Calf sleeves, shorts, watch, and rims are in the lineup too: shoes first.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tri results
This past Saturday, I took 9th overall and 3rd in my age group. It is somewhat of a disappointment, two guys in my heat were just in front of me. I am motivated to make some training schedule changes and introduce some new methods to acquire more speed.
The journey towards Ironman continues, constantly riddled with challenges, near-injuries, and time constraints. I find that this path is not so much about me, but simply a series of observations and experiences made along the way (the true value of it all).
I am satisfied with my race numbers this summer, and have found the varied and diverse rewards related to being involved in the circuit are more than motivation. The people that I meet, and the places that I go are providing a sort of energized, magnetic allure that is irresistible.
The journey towards Ironman continues, constantly riddled with challenges, near-injuries, and time constraints. I find that this path is not so much about me, but simply a series of observations and experiences made along the way (the true value of it all).
I am satisfied with my race numbers this summer, and have found the varied and diverse rewards related to being involved in the circuit are more than motivation. The people that I meet, and the places that I go are providing a sort of energized, magnetic allure that is irresistible.
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