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Tag Archives: Ironman
Kona Race Report
I don’t typically write race reports, but when you are on the most storied course in triathlon you should. This race is filled with history, tradition, and amazing feats of endurance. I was that kid who saw ABC’s Wide World … Continue reading
Focus
I have had the opportunity to meet some pretty incredible people in my life. I’ve meet Senate Majority Leaders, Grammy winners, Astronauts, Gold Medal Olympians, National Teachers of the Year and more… To achieve at the highest level, you must have … Continue reading
Mental Toughness
The year 2016 was hard for a lot of people. With the presidential election, social protest and the loss of so many A-list celebrities I don’t think I can say anything new about 2016 being difficult. However, as I review … Continue reading
Another Ironman
When I signed up for both Ironman Chattanooga & Ironman Florida I had every intention on spending a majority of my time training so I could be at the top of my game for both events. That wasn’t the case, … Continue reading
Posted in Triathlon & Other Events
Tagged Adventure, Blog, Ironman, Triathlon
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Ironman Chatty Take 2
At first, when sitting down to write my obligatory race report, I couldn’t put words down on paper. I was not only physically exhausted but mentally exhausted. The whole year leading up to Ironman Chattanooga was an exercise of endurance, … Continue reading
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Tagged Camp, Chattanooga, Ironman, Triathlon
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Bib 761
My triathlon season will start in two weeks in Chattanooga, where last season ended. Seems like many years not just seven months ago, so much has happened and so many stories along the way. I had every intention of writing … Continue reading
Mount Rushmore Style
This is has been a really good year! Could have been great with the exception a just a hand full of moments. This year I wanted to do something different from my normal year end blog. Since the mighty Bulldogs … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Chattanooga, Chick-fil-A, Food, Friends, Ironman, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Mount Rushmore, Raleigh, Triathlon
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I have spent the last year training, and now that the long day of the race has come and gone, I have had time to reflect. I have read a lot of race reports and seen hundreds of Facebook or … Continue reading
Triathlon
In the last twelve months I have completed three sprint triathlons, three olympic triathlons and three half Ironman distance triathlons. Next Sunday, I will run my first full Ironman distance triathlon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I have been asked: Are you … Continue reading
Posted in Triathlon & Other Events
Tagged Adventure, Ironman, Jack Daniels, Mirinda Carfrae, Triathlon
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What Was I Thinking
What was I thinking while caught up in a moment of “Billy Bad Assisum”? What was I thinking signing up for a FULL Ironman triathlon. I guess I really thought I knew what I was doing. I guess I thought… … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Camp, Chattanooga, Derek Jeter, Dixon Ticonderoga, Ironman, Peyton Manning, Space Camp, Triathlon
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Crazy, huh?
Sunday, I completed an Ironman 70.3 in Augusta, Georgia. Some would say it was crazy to swim, 1.2 miles, bike another 56 miles and after that run a half marathon (13.1 miles). For me someone who hated the track in … Continue reading