The Minimalist Approach to Triathlon Training (Or Anything Else for that Matter)
I consider myself a minimalist when it comes to triathlon training. I know this may sound strange and somewhat contradictory to anyone who knows me personally as my triathlon training volume is up in the 20+ hour range per week during peak weeks in the spring and summer, which, admittedly, is quite a lot of time. Yet, I still claim that I am a minimalist because I do the absolute minimum of what I have to do in order to meet my goals…and nothing more. If my coach tells me to run for 2 hours and 30 minutes, I run for 2 hours and 30 minutes. If my coach tells me to bike for 90 minutes...
Read MoreHappy New Year! ….Looking Forward to 2008 (Part 2 of 2)
I feel good. I have my health. I have no injuries. I have a positive outlook. I’m excited about the new year and the experiences it will bring. My goals for the upcoming year are quite simple: (1) Finish an Ironman-distance race in 8:2X (under 8:30) – that’s the time I want to see on the finish line clock when I cross the line. This is an objective goal that is easily measurable – either I make it or I don’t. (2) Live a more balanced life. While I accomplished a lot last year, racing 3x Ironman races and race directing 6 triathlons in 3 months (including 3...
Read MoreHappy New Year! Reflecting Back on 2007 and …. (Part 1 of 2)
Now that the holiday parties, gluttonous meals and family travel are finally over, I have some time to reflect back on 2007 and start thinking ahead to what I want to accomplish in 2008. 2007 was a good year for me: I remain in excellent health; I set some new personal best times while helping others reach their own triathlon goals; and I still work from home as a small business owner (ENDURANCEWORKS, LLC). Highlights from 2007 include: (1) 8:51 finish at the Quelle Challenge – the largest Ironman-distance race in the world. Although I fell short of my sub 8:30 goal, I raced a near...
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