Ironman Lake Tahoe Training · Training

Week 32: Ironman Lake Tahoe Course Preview Weekend

One of the reasons I signed up for my first Ironman in Lake Tahoe (as opposed to other destinations around the world) is because Tahoe is only a ~4 hour drive from San Francisco and I can preview the course. Gaining insight into the hills, the terrain, the ins-and-outs, the turns, and the nuances helps build tremendous… Continue reading Week 32: Ironman Lake Tahoe Course Preview Weekend

Ironman Lake Tahoe Training · Race Reports

Week 30: Vineman Full AquaBike Race Report

Wow! I'm still on Cloud 9 after reaching the podium at the the Vineman AquaBike on Saturday. I want to first thank everyone for your kind texts/messages/e-mails of support before the event. It really helped motivate and encourage me out there on the course. And to everyone who came to watch/cheer/hold up ridiculously awesome signs... thank YOU!  It… Continue reading Week 30: Vineman Full AquaBike Race Report

Ironman Lake Tahoe Training · Training

Week 29: Recovery, Le Tour, and My Jams

After Death Ride last weekend my legs were a little... well, dead. I could see it in my watts at M2, and could feel it during my runs. I took it pretty easy this week and just tried to spin out the legs and give my body the rest it deserved. Paradise Loop Saturday I… Continue reading Week 29: Recovery, Le Tour, and My Jams