This was my first Ironman® distance race, which was a monumental decision to sign up (enlist?) by itself. What’s more, however, are the giants who stand before me with Ironman® comedy to detail in their race reports – THIS race reporting is a far more daunting task. The likes of Bart Stevens and Jess Withrow…
read moreGrizzled Triathlon Vet (actual Grizzly Bear and awesome beard not included) In my last post I shared with you Four Tips for Achieving Longevity in Long Course Triathlon…but I left you hangin’ on the fourth — how to schedule your triathlon season like a grizzled vet of the endurance fitness lifestyle! Below are the…
read moreHopefully There When You Need Them, But Be Ready If They Aren’t! After standing on the sidelines of Lake Placid and Louisville this year, I am reminded of two contradictory things. First, how easy my job is. Second, how important it is that I am there. My advice ranges from the profound to the mundane,…
read moreIronman® Wisconsin is one of the premier events for TeamEN. And this year is no different. We have 30 folks ready to make it happen this Sunday. And the weather looks like it is going to be amazing! Meet a few of our team below. Carl Noftsger 2012 Ironman® Wisconsin Race Captain My name is…
read moreIn my last post I discussed the Life Cycle of the Age Group Ironman® Triathlete. Next, I’d like to share with you now some tips on achieving longevity in Ironman® triathlon. # 1 – Endurance Fitness as Lifestyle The single most important factor in maintaining your lifespan at the Ironman® distance in the sport of…
read moreJoel Bell at Ironman® New York City This was my 3rd IM – Florida 2007 (9:34), IMCdA 2009 (10:05), IMNYC 2012 (9:38). In Florida I was satisfied with my swim and bike but learned an important lesson on the run. At CdA I screwed up my bike pacing and ended up leaving time out…
read moreTim Cronk at Ironman® Mont Treblant Background- 2nd full year EN training , 4th IM , 50yrs old in new AG , FTP 230 (not recently confirmed but trained percentages of that number feel its correct), Vdot 50.5 (confirmed early in the year via 5K and 13.1 races but nothing recent, trained at those paces…
read moreNot Where You Want To End Up on Race Day As a veteran Ironman® athlete and traveler, I have been to more than 100 Ironman® events in the last decade. While I have seen my share of crazy stuff, it’s the almost regular occurrence of really dumb moves that astound me. After years of…
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“I like that EN is not all about elite athletes and what they can do, but giving everyone an opportunity to be their best every day.
I know I am not the fastest, but I am working toward getting better every day and that is what I’m grateful for.”
~ Joshua Green- Gibsonville, NC
