Part One: The Race

by | Jan 2, 2014 | Kona Bound

The Ironman World Championship, Kona, HI 2007 What follows below is my attempt to document my experiences surrounding the Hawaii Ironman. It probably makes the most sense if read straight through, but I’ve broken it up into several sections to make the reading...

Part Two: Getting In (Fifth Time’s the Charm)

by | Jan 2, 2014 | Kona Bound

Getting In (Fifth Time’s the Charm) The Hawaii Ironman. Even if only considering its history and sheer spectacle, this is the mother of all long distance triathlons—the Super-World-Series-Cup-Bowl-all-wrapped-into-one of long course racing—and as its title of...

Part Three: The Best Laid Plans

by | Jan 2, 2014 | Kona Bound

The Best Laid Plans To start this properly, there’s a little backstory that needs to be set first. For many lottery winners their road towards becoming Ironmen begins the day they win the lottery. This, however, was not going to be my first attempt at Ironman....

Part Four: The Taper

by | Jan 2, 2014 | Kona Bound

The Taper I’d slotted three weeks for my taper, which also came at a good time for me personally as I needed every extra hour I’d get from less time spent training. I was moving apartments, the school year was just beginning in earnest (I work for a...