Back to Back Marathons
“You’ve done some crazy things, but two marathons in eight days? I think you have finally lost your mind.” That was my wife’s reaction when
“You’ve done some crazy things, but two marathons in eight days? I think you have finally lost your mind.” That was my wife’s reaction when
I struggle to control the bike as my torso was propelled forward into my handlebars. At the speed I was traveling, I was sure to
Part 1 I don’t normally chronicle a half Ironman because as difficult as they are, they are not as epic as a full Ironman…except last
We had one job: escort JJ Eizik as he attempted to bike 175 miles in under 48 hours. JJ lost his leg to cancer at
I never sleep well the night before a race. I’m too excited to sleep, yet for some reason, I slept well this time. Maybe it
This is a triathlon, but it is not an Ironman. The difference being? A triathlon is three events: swimming, biking and running. An Ironman is
If I don’t get eaten by sharks in the swim or crash on the bike, I will just have to run 8 miles. (In San
I have made so much out of swimming with the sharks (Yes, we know) that I did not want to neglect telling you about the
There are three ways to know where you are going when you swim in the open water: 1. Follow the bubbles Swim “on the heels”
Part I After participating in five Ironman triathlons in seven years, I decided I needed a new challenge. Skydiving? Done that. Ice climbing? Did that,
Part II The Swim The Ironman swim start is called “The Washing Machine” effect, from all the swimmers “making contact” while trying to get past
Part 1 I’ve done the Ironman five times. (Nut case.) The first time, I was reduced to shuffling like an old man. But that wasn’t