On Trust and the Paradox of Performance
I have prepared my whole life for Ironman Coeur d'Alene on Sunday – a 140.6-mile odyssey of swimming, biking and running against the clock. I demand of myself nothing less than excellence, as I draw on 39 years of experience, learning and self-analysis. Paradoxically, what happens on race day means both everything and nothing. It means everything because a fast race as an age grouper opens up more doors of possibility such as another pro card, more sponsorships and more visibility as a coach. It means nothing because it’s the journey that I took to get here and how I finish...
Read MoreFeedback on an Athlete’s Ironman 70.3 Nutrition Plan
With triathlon season in full swing, I thought it would be helpful to review a sample triathlon nutrition plan. Race day nutrition becomes increasingly more and more important as race distance increases since the body has only a limited supply of carbohydrate stores. Plus, with hot and humid race temperatures, hydration is also critical. One of my clients, Bill Beyer of Beyer Project fame, shared with me his plan for Eagleman 70.3 last weekend. Below is what he did and my comments in yellow italics. Keep in mind that there’s no solution that will work 100% for every person. The...
Read MoreAdvice from a River – Go with the Flow
From Advice From a River by Ilan Shamir: Live simply and gracefully in Your own True Nature moving, flowing, allowing, serene and on course It takes time to carve the beauty of the canyon rough waters become smooth Go around the obstacles Stay current The beauty is in the journey! My goal race and focus for this year is a sub-9 hour race at Ironman Coeur d’Alene (2.4-mile swim / 112-mile bike / 26.2-mile run) the end of June. After racing 4 triathlons in 3 days from May 21-23 as part of Triple-T (TTT) in Ohio (read my Triple-T race report), I became just like “Angry Closet...
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