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Texas Race Report: Robin Sarner

Coach P

Robin Sarner. Texas May 2013. 10:48. 16th for age group. 47 yo. So had a good 2012 considering too many Irons. 7 minutes from rolldown at Tremblant. The main goal moving into the future is to make the Show. Gets harder and harder as time moves on, as we know, with fewer slots and stronger…

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Texas Race Report: Tim Cronk (Headed to Kona!)

Coach P

Short Version Kona Qualified with a 10:22:09 , 2nd in the M 50-54 AG , 84th OA. 11min PR total and 19min bike PR. Swim 1:13:53 , 26thAG http://connect.garmin.com/activity/314625800 T1 3:07 http://connect.garmin.com/activity/314625802 Bike 5:01:51 fastest AG bike split http://connect.garmin.com/activity/314755337 T2 3:17 http://connect.garmin.com/activity/314625811 Run 4:00:01 2nd fastest AG run split http://connect.garmin.com/activity/314625815 Video Version (Jump to 4:30…

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Arizona 2012 Race Report: Dave Tallo, 9:43, 6th AG and KONA!!

Rich Strauss

Once again, the Endurance Nation way paves the road to Kona!  Before I start out, I want to extend a sincere and oft-repeated thanks to Rich, Patrick, and the many team members who have answered my questions, talked me off the ledge, and generally helped me get out of my own way leading up to…

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Arizona 2012 Race Report: Todd Mellinger, 9:31, 2nd AG, 30' same course PR!

Coach P

This was my second IM of the year and third since suffering a heart attack in 2009.   My reasons for racing have changed somewhat but my goal was to get that ever elusive Kona spot. Its hard to explain why anyone would really want to do such a miserable race, it really is the most oppressive…

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Arizona 2013 Race Report: Dan Billingsley, 9:50, 2hr PR!

150 150 Rich Strauss

Dan Billingsley, Ironman® Arizona Arizonawould be my 2nd Ironman, after completing Wisconsin 2010 in 11:48.  In December of last year I decided to go all in.  I needed to do two thing, loose some weight, and get a training plan to follow.  I found a great nutrition plan on Training Peaks which limited myself to…

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Arizona 2012 Race Report: Rian Bogle, 3:14 PR!

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Rian Bogle at Arizona2012 Note: for the technically/numerically minded, I’ve placed stats at the end. The narrative was also intended for family and friends and is a bit verbose  Perma-grin. I’m smiling ear to ear this morning as I write this for a host of reasons. Smiling because I’m thinking of the wonderful team-mates and coach…

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Florida Race Report: Attila Matyas, 12:34

150 150 Rich Strauss

Attila Matyas // 44 yr // 6’1” // 185 // FTP: 231 // VDot: 39 // First IM Finish: 12:34:27 // Swim: 1:25:06 // Bike: 5:57:53 // Run: 4:52:19 Pre-Race Days I live in South Jersey right outside of Philadelphia so I spent the better part of the week worrying about Sandy heading right for…

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Florida Race Report: Gene Gallagher, 10:53

150 150 Rich Strauss

Florida 2012 November 3 Race Day The weather was pretty darn good for a race.  The ocean had some good current and swells that made the swim a few minutes slow but nothing too bad.  The winds on the bike stayed fairly low and at times we had cloud cover for a bit of relief…

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Florida Race Report: Nate Parady, 11:54, 1:34 PR, Passes 700+ on Run!

Rich Strauss

Quick Summary: 11:54 Total time. 1 Hour 34 min faster compared to Lake Placid 2011.  30 Min faster on the Run.  1:20 Swim, 6:13 bike (18MPH Ave), 4:04 Run Tough swim (got sea sick), Thought my day was over, Road easy on the bike, happy with my Run (If only for 4 minutes faster). Arrived on…

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Florida Race Report: Nate Parady, 11:54, 1:34 PR, Passes 700+ on Run!

Rich Strauss

Quick Summary: 11:54 Total time. 1 Hour 34 min faster compared to Lake Placid 2011.  30 Min faster on the Run.  1:20 Swim, 6:13 bike (18MPH Ave), 4:04 Run Tough swim (got sea sick), Thought my day was over, Road easy on the bike, happy with my Run (If only for 4 minutes faster). Arrived on…

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