The Blog of Author and Athlete David Glover

Photo: My view riding at the back (not the front)
Normally, by this time of the season, I’m fully engaged in training for an Ironman, feeling strong and eager to toe the line in a race. However, right now, I’m just not “feeling” it.
After I had watched the Columbia Triathlon a week [...]

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“You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”
- Walt Disney

Photo: Me and my German hosts - Annika and Annette - in Roth, Germany
After three weeks of feeling sorry for myself and high anxiety, I am now in a [...]

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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 [...]

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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:
Finish an Ironman-distance race in 8:2X (under 8:30) - that’s the time I want to [...]

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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 [...]

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By “seam,” I mean the transition period from unfocused, unstructured fitness training (i.e. training for general fitness) to focused, structured fitness training (i.e. training with a purpose for a specific event or events).

Photo: Me at the Disney Half Marathon in 2007
I am in the seam right now. My triathlon season effectively ended with Ironman [...]

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Time to start thinking about and planning next year.
Triathlon Racing Goals for 2008 and beyond:
My primary triathlon goal is a 8:2X Ironman finishing time, which is a stretch admittedly, but I think possible given all the ideal conditions and a fast course like the Quelle Challenge in Roth, Germany. I set a PR at [...]

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Why hire a triathlon coach?
Rather than tell you why you should hire me as a coach (…maybe you shouldn’t!), I’ll share why I hired a triathlon coach for myself.
In 2006, I fell short of my sub-nine hour goal at the Quelle Challenge in Roth, Germany. In spite of a renewed focus on training and [...]

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“Das beste Rennen auf der ganzen Welt.”
- German translation of winner Chris McCormack’s quote, “This is the best race in the whole world.”

Photo: Me with Felix (Race Director) and V at the “Nudel Party”
My Overall Finish Time: 08:51:41

Photo: My cheering sign!
Summary
I am a happy man. I wanted a personal best time (PR) and I [...]

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“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”
- Unknown author
Greetings from Roth, Germany, the site of the Quelle Challenge! I arrived here on Friday morning with my bike case on the same flight so already a more positive experience this year.
Why am I racing in [...]

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