(Cont. from Ironman post no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
There are, to date, 28 Ironman Events around the world. Some are part of the 70.3 Series (AKA Half-Ironman. Marketing is something, isn’t it?) and the rest Full Distance Ironman Races. The race, like usual Triathlons, consists of the three - Swimming, Cycling and […]
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Only 126km to Go! (+ the run) (Ironman post no. 7: Competition)
December 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Mine is Smaller and Lighter! (Ironman post no. 6: People)
December 17th, 2007 · No Comments
(Cont. from Ironman post no. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
There are two types of Non-Pro-Long-Distance-Triathlets. The one that groups, and the one that doesn’t group. The first is by far larger. For a very clear reason, one of the longest “lonesome” events is trained for as if it was a team sport. There’s something […]
You think Golf’s a Rich People Thing? (Ironman post no. 5: Gear)
December 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment
(Cont. from Ironman post no. 1, 2, 3 and 4)
I have news for you. Triathlon is the most expensive sport you can find. Maybe after Yachting. And Formula One. And… well… Golf. But it’s still very expensive!
We’ll start with the most important equipment:
I know. You thought more like the bike (see entry), or the running […]
“Feed me Simor!” (Ironman post no. 4: Food)
December 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment
(Cont. from Ironman post no. 1: Why, 2 and 3)
It’s a tough one.
If you ask Me the answer is very simple. Eat what ever you want, as long as it’s healthy food.
But I’m a prosecuted minority. If you ask the majority, it’s a story of Carbs, Proteins and Magnesium taken through your nostrils. I don’t […]
5X800 Zone 5a (Ironman post no. 3: Training)
December 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment
(Cont. from Ironman post no. 1: Why and 2)
I’m willing to bet that no one, and I mean no one, including coach Gordo, knows what “Zone 5a LT bold pulse” and “VO2max Intervals” are.
It’s all a big myth. Someone made up these terms as a joke 20 years ago, and ever since no one had […]
“There’s Time For Everything”. Right. (Ironman post no. 2: Time)
December 17th, 2007 · No Comments
(Cont. from Ironman post no. 1: Why)
“Easy for you. You don’t have kids”. Or friends. Or a life, for that matter.
True. It takes time. But that will not hold in court for a reason not to do it. I know a guy, 40 something, VP in a bank, black belt in Karate (+ couching twice […]
“Please Don’t Do It!” (Ironman post no. 1: Why)
December 17th, 2007 · No Comments
I’ll assume you know what Ironman is. but if I’m wrong, please feel free to check out the official site, or the Wiki about it.
The First Question you’ll be getting from everybody around you will be “WHY?!” (or in the more common form: “Why, in the name of the Lord?!”). The answer is very simple […]