Lessons Learned On My Ironman Journey (Ironman Louisville Finisher Race Report)

At about Mile 20 of the Marathon – when it seemed very unlikely I would make the finish line by the 17 hour cutoff, I started writing this blog post in my head. At that time, it was entitled “No Regrets…but No Ironman.” Wonder of wonders…I made it. I am writing this post first – […]



An Attitude of Gratitude…

Mental Attitude for Ironman by ironguides on May 26, 2010 in Triathlon Training In the final days before you race an Ironman it is essential that you keep a few things in mind. Ironman essence – Gratitude The Ironman hype in the final week before race day often makes you forget the reason you are racing in […]


Run…Swim…Taper…

Saturday I tentatively tried training again. Shoulder and side are seriously sore still – but I thought I’d better give it a go. Serious props to Traumeel though! Traumeel is a homeopathic remedy with arnica and other assorted herbs and things in it. There are drops, and a cream. I applied the cream on the […]


Why We Do This: “Gramoo”

I recently joined “Team Beef” on the Louisville Ironman. (Yes, for me, Beef…it’s what’s for dinner!) They actually have a “Team Beef” jersey, but I mentioned to the Marketing Director Alison Smith that I would be wearing my Flames jersey for Team In Training/Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She wrote back: “I am excited to see […]


Ironman Schedule

IRONMAN LOUISVILLE 2010 RACE WEEK SCHEDULE Thursday, August 26 • 6:35 PM Arrival in Louisville • Relax, unwind and get settled. Friday, August 27 • 9:00 AM Bike Pickup / Short test ride • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Expo & Athlete Check-In • 11:45 AM IronTeam Optional Run • 5:30 – 7:30 PM Ironman […]


My new Ironman Song (courtesy of Steve Reagan)

First of all, I should say – I’m healing. After biofeedback, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture (oh, and Vicodin from the allopathic docs), I am feeling better but not great. I haven’t done anything at all, except eat like a rock star for the past week. I think that’s what I must do when I get depressed […]