Almost Famous

While I’d like to believe charm, good looks or wit have anything to do with the recent interviews I’ve done regarding my participation in the upcoming Hawaii Ironman (as it most certainly isn’t my athletic prowess), realist that I am, I think...

Week 4 Summary

Totals for this week: 15 hours 45 minutes Swimming: 2:35 (4.92 miles) Cycling: 8:11 (153.41 miles) Running: 4:37 (32.12 miles) My training digest: http://connect.garmin.com/explore?owner=kansaiben

Week 3 Summary

Totals for this week: 7 hours 15 minutes Swimming: 0:45 (1.25 miles) Cycling: 2:45 (50.75 miles) Running: 3:18 (22.78 miles) My training digest: http://connect.garmin.com/explore?owner=kansaiben

Oh Boy! Oh no…

I remember reading this was one athlete’s first thought after winning a lottery slot into the Hawaii Ironman. Now I’m not an “oh boy” kind of guy, at least haven’t been since the third grade, but I do understand the sentiment, especially...

Better Lucky Than Good?

2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking and 26.2 miles of running: this is what makes up the Ironman triathlon, and what started out as a dare of bravado amongst a group of Navy Seals nearly 29 years ago has now grown into the premiere stage for long-course...