2011 race schedule

So I originally started this blog to force myself to think about what completing an Ironman distance triathlon would entail – is it worth the time away from the family? the time away from work/school? the early morning workouts, bitterly cold runs, and perpetually smelling like cholorine? And what do such mentally, physically, and economically [...]

Race Report: Dalmac Bike Tour

Another great race is in the books: the Dalmac bike tour from Lansing, MI, to Mackinaw city, MI, a distance of 322 miles. Bike tours like this are a blast, and I would encourage anyone that loves a) challenging athletic endeavors and b) serious tailgating, to try one. These rides last for a few days, [...]

Race Report: Detroit Marathon

Finally, about a month later, I have time to think about how the Detroit Freepress Marathon went on October 18th, 2009. Final time: 4 hours, 7 minutes, and 11 seconds. Am I happy with this time? Hell yeah! I would have been happy with anything near 4 hours; truth be told, I was much more [...]

Race 1: Island Lake of Novi 1.5 mile swim

Ahhh, the first race of the season! My wife and I signed up for the Island Lake of Novi 1.5 mile open water swim. My longest swim prior to this is the 1.2 miles swim in Galveston Bay for the Lonestar Triathlon Half-Ironman in 2007. Thus, at 1.5 miles this will be the longest consecutive [...]

8 hours of sleep, where are you?

Last night I was scared, for the first time, of this whole combing-fatherhood-with-an-ironman thing. My daughter decided not to go to bed until late. Then, as babies do, she decided to wake up multiple times during the night. Then, as babies also do, she decided to get up early. Real Early. My wife and I [...]