tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post5757718025700573153..comments2024-03-27T05:13:12.991-07:00Comments on The Road [A Multi-Sport Blog]: (This Post Is Cleverly Called) Triathlon TuesdayPatrick Mahoneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17181637044657605057noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-11393463836538918142011-06-24T18:16:52.826-07:002011-06-24T18:16:52.826-07:00I say go for it. What would be so bad about being...I say go for it. What would be so bad about being committed to a training plan? Sure it takes alot of time and work, but I don't see it as being addicted. I see it as being committed and focused on a goal. In fact, THAT'S what I live for.Chris Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670072457969152936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-2888363274296711222011-06-23T20:38:18.490-07:002011-06-23T20:38:18.490-07:00I think the 70.3 is a pretty bad a$$ goal. While ...I think the 70.3 is a pretty bad a$$ goal. While I think most go naturally to the "a full must be next" option, I don't think that's always the right option. There's something to be said for waiting until the right time in life... I say rock the 70.3 and don't sweat the "what's next". Can't wait to hear what happens! I don't even have the man-suit enough to do a sprint tri... or a woman-suit... what the heck does a chick wear in this type of situation?>??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-81101980436135009952011-06-23T10:53:22.579-07:002011-06-23T10:53:22.579-07:00Thanks for the training advice. I like Friday'...Thanks for the training advice. I like Friday's off so I can go to happy hour with my buddies. If I ever get really serious, I suppose I'll have to cut that out.<br /><br />As for my mobile blog, I use blogger and just enable it by following the directions in this post. http://buzz.blogger.com/2011/06/announcing-blogger-mobile-templates.htmlRansickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14084824367872613487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-16018510524973026942011-06-22T18:14:22.446-07:002011-06-22T18:14:22.446-07:00Great introspective look. I felt like a slave to ...Great introspective look. I felt like a slave to my plan for my first HIM and I was shot most weekends. I'm trying to decide if a full is in the cards for me next year too. I need to look at why I want to do one.<br /><br />5:10 is a smokin fast HIM and your bike looks awesome! No matter what you decide, I look forward to following your journey. It definitely helps motivate me.Ransickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14084824367872613487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-36195151516334872172011-06-22T14:09:40.685-07:002011-06-22T14:09:40.685-07:00I have much bike jealous.
Also, my performance st...I have much bike jealous. <br />Also, my performance standard is always asking myself, "Did I push as hard as I could have? Did I conquer the fear?" If the answer is yes then I'm happy with my time. ...normally.The Weird Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865409578314612808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-38509206551443677702011-06-22T09:22:03.314-07:002011-06-22T09:22:03.314-07:00"Finishing strong within the context of my ab..."Finishing strong within the context of my abilities" ..... I have the exact same performance standard. Odds are the full IM will happen some day but you are wise not to force the issue. That's a serious HIM goal - no doubt you'll rock it!Tri4Successhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956192345302508941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-66117620078741360812011-06-22T08:48:20.410-07:002011-06-22T08:48:20.410-07:00Nice bike.
IM training takes up so much time, and...Nice bike.<br /><br />IM training takes up so much time, and thinking about IM when you are not training takes up the rest of it. <br /><br />It sounds like you know all of that though - to me, it is about what works best for your life and happiness. Maybe what's next Doesn't have to me IM - it could be PRing in HIM, or Oly, or Sprint. You don't always have to go longer for "the next step".<br /><br />Sounds like you are rocking the training BTW.Caratunk Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-72225129897199738202011-06-22T08:16:50.824-07:002011-06-22T08:16:50.824-07:00I agree with your thoughts about training for a fu...I agree with your thoughts about training for a full IM. And that's why I'm sticking with HIM. In fact, sometimes I refer to them as my half-assed ironman. But I'm realistic and know I need to take care of my kids, too. But I'm also in awe of your 5:10 goal..Yeah!J. L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05111376512687610496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-39372672124154663122011-06-22T07:38:33.579-07:002011-06-22T07:38:33.579-07:00That's always the question, right "what&#...That's always the question, right "what's next?" I agree that full ironman isn't always the answer. I don't think it will be for me for a long time. Depending on how my race goes on Saturday, I think a HIM is what's next for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04123983428695061096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-32016817953241982242011-06-22T06:43:47.067-07:002011-06-22T06:43:47.067-07:00I agree with you 100%. I know all about all consum...I agree with you 100%. I know all about all consuming. Before you know it, it is already there and everyone except you notice it. You are wise, the full IM will come.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-22232406197122517732011-06-22T06:34:13.258-07:002011-06-22T06:34:13.258-07:00As for your 1/2 IM finish time... your brick work...As for your 1/2 IM finish time... your brick workouts will help you gauge your goals... oh, and nice bike, BTWit's all about pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01050255876900385166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-10767974640978384952011-06-22T06:22:54.130-07:002011-06-22T06:22:54.130-07:00Great self evaluation but I would come to expect n...Great self evaluation but I would come to expect nothing less from you.<br /><br />As for that time in IMCA go for it. I will say that the middle climbs are very tough and that might sap some speed from your time and also from the 1/2 Mary at the end.<br /><br />If you want my take on the race let me know and I'll tell you what I think you should and should not do.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914217156791555569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-51657486161457074942011-06-22T06:03:09.688-07:002011-06-22T06:03:09.688-07:00Maybe you could balance your IM training with a re...Maybe you could balance your IM training with a return to alcohol? Then you couldn't overdo the workouts. The drycleaner's loss of your mansuit is a huge blow to WTC as well.KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-85731364128543088782011-06-22T05:41:56.279-07:002011-06-22T05:41:56.279-07:00Nice upgrades on the bike. Been thinking about sw...Nice upgrades on the bike. Been thinking about switching to a J-bend myself for comfort purposes.<br /><br />Do a couple more 70.3's and then hit up the IM. The training does take over your life but it sounds like you know that. The only reason I jumped into the long distance so soon was b/c it was in my backyard. I knew the regret of not doing it would be worse then the time commitment of doing it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061773215250783439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-68640426875056008612011-06-22T03:20:42.656-07:002011-06-22T03:20:42.656-07:00Great post. I with Petra on this one. I am a boate...Great post. I with Petra on this one. I am a boater, have been for years. Someone once asked me if I wanted to crew on his sailing race team. I was so pleased but my reply was a fast "No!" I knew it would be all consuming because I would love it so much. I think the right time will come (or not) for a full IM and you will know it!<br /><br />Sweet bike. BTW.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061231036755945077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-65882063018530041482011-06-22T01:24:19.157-07:002011-06-22T01:24:19.157-07:00Love the bike. Looking good.
Interestingly enoug...Love the bike. Looking good. <br /><br />Interestingly enough - with ref to your comments about addictive personalities and Ironman - I heard / read somewhere recently about a trial where a medical experiment was done where Ironman athletes were put on the kind of medication given to those suffering from OCD. Many of those given this medication found themselves no longer willing / interested in doing the Ironman training. If this sounds like I'm slamming Ironman - I'm not. I am FULL of admiration for the focus and dedication this goal takes and support people doing this. But I think honesty about your own motives and attitudes is crucial here - and you are being honest and it is very refreshing. I too have recently realised that I use my marathon training to avoid some truths about my life - I will not give up marathoning but force myself to extend my focus elsewhere as well. <br /><br />Good post - in short...Petrarunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223283092182797048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-79892335466455545662011-06-22T00:43:31.255-07:002011-06-22T00:43:31.255-07:00Awwwwwww...yeah.Awwwwwww...yeah.The Green Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02319714826599995511noreply@blogger.com