the culmination point

thoughts and reflections.

-dealing with stress comes in many forms. chewing nails, pacing, sodomizing paper mache cows

-waiting for the race to happen is like waiting for your execution. just bring it on already!

-swimming, biking and running the days leading up to the race are not going to help your training regime

-sandbars the first third of the swim are a welcome relief

-changing tents are a beautiful thing. just get nekkid and someone will clean up the rest

-ensure you check your equipment before you race, maybe, even before you leave for your trip. stressing about broken wheels 2 days before the race sucks.

-i’m glad you can rent wheels at races

-an ironman is a long day. try not to fall on the pavement. or crash your bike.

-adrenaline can be a great thing

-double shot starbucks espresso coffee can is a beautiful thing

-keep your heart-rate low on the bike. keep eating and drinking. don’t think about the run, but know that how you treat your body now will affect you later on

-luh-ville’s got some great scenery and pavement

-i’m a confident cyclist, but cycling with 3000 other people is humbling, especially when they don’t know how to ride

-i now hate water, gatorade, bananas and gels.

-start slow, stay in your heart rate on the run. you’ve still got 40 odd k to run.

-its amazing how you can feel great. no cramps. no lung or heart pain.

-its amazing how bad you can feel. my legs are so tight i can’t take a normal stride.

-all triathlons should have aid stations every 2k. beautiful

-chicken broth is amazing

-i only get emotional watching the movie Armageddon, and ironman finishers. oh, and then i saw Ma out on the run

-i felt relieved when i crossed the finish line. overwhelmed.

-i thought i may feel post-ironman depression. i don’t.