Posts made in May, 2007

Triple-T: Fire Hardens Iron with Four Triathlons in Only Three Days

Posted by on May 29, 2007 in Blog, Race Reports, Triathlons, Triple-T | 0 comments

Triple-T: Fire Hardens Iron with Four Triathlons in Only Three Days

De Soto American Triple-T Dates: May 25-27, 2007 Location: Shawnee State Park, Portsmouth, Ohio Website: HERE Summary As I progress in years through this thing called triathlon (my thirteenth season of racing), I continue to seek out more exotic and elusive challenges like the Disney World Goofy Challenge – half-marathon on Saturday; marathon on Sunday – in January. Truth be told, I am bored with “just racing.” Racing a half iron race on an incredibly hilly course and hot, humid day after racing a mini-sprint and two internationals is no longer “just racing.” This is Triple-T. ...

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Visualization and Affirmation: One Key to Successful Racing

Posted by on May 21, 2007 in Blog, Exercise and Fitness, Mental Preparation | 0 comments

Visualization and Affirmation: One Key to Successful Racing

“Visualization and Affirmation” - these were the words that northern Virginia triathlete and Olympic hopeful Margie Shapiro shared with me a few weeks ago in an email. These two words are the key to my 8:29 race at the Quelle Challenge in Roth, German – 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run. Visualization: I think about Roth every day. I play through the race in my mind. I did the race in 2005 and 2006 so am familiar with the course and the experience. I know what to expect. Affirmation: I will swim under 54 minutes. I will bike under 4:40. I will run a 2:50...

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News flash – Turning Elite (Pro)

Posted by on May 12, 2007 in Blog, Triathlons | 0 comments

News flash – Turning Elite (Pro)

Subject: elite license application Date: 5/11/07 12:33 PM Athlete [me], Please note your license was recently approved and you can expect the new elite membership card in the mail in the next 3-4 weeks. If you need verification before the card arrives please let me know. Congratulations and have a great season! Katie Baker National Teams Program Manager Cheers, David —- David B. Glover Experiential Writer, Elite Athlete, Coach and Race Director Author of Full Time and Sub-Nine Personal Web: davidglover.net Business Web: enduranceworks.net ©2007 David B....

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