Returning to defend an Ironman title is a rare and special experience. Winning one takes so much work, luck, and support, and returning in form to properly defend requires even more I find. Fortunately for me, I came prepared this year, having done the work I felt was necessary in training, diet, recovery, mental preparation, and creating a …
The Saints come marching in…
….and by Saints, I mean a world class men’s professional field at Ironman 70.3 St. George. Along with a gathering of athletes that easily rivaled the last 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas, I found myself returning to Utah for my 5th consecutive year to do battle, now for the 70.3 US Pro Championship. St. George has been on my …
Montana World Championships
This past weekend marked a return to my roots in triathlon racing, as I boarded a plane and flew north to do battle on the storied grounds of the Grizzly Triathlon, in Missoula, Montana. As it were, these very same grounds were a serious point of contention, since course changes through the years had left Todd Struckman’s “course record” (more …