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Training for a triathlon in Tokyo

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Travel and logistics

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The real challenge now is just getting to the ironman starting line. I need to get my bike in a box and onto the plane. I need to go through...
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Sunday, February 26, 2006

Top 10 side benefits from entering ironman

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There is nothing like the prospect of swimming, biking, and running some 226 kilometers to inspire me to get off my butt and accomplish a va...
Thursday, February 23, 2006

Triathlon taper

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Tapering means reducing training volume prior to a goal race in order to facilitate total and complete recovery 1. Taper length According to...
Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Wildflower

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I feel like a complete novice triathlete as the ironman approaches. Aero bars, deepwater starts, Co2 air, special needs bags, draft zones -...
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Sunday, February 19, 2006

Ome Marathon

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I arrogantly assumed that my number for the Ome 30k Marathon, (K144), meant I was seeded near the front. On the registration I had included...
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Saturday, February 18, 2006

Run Mileage

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My running mileage seems grossly inadequate preparation for a marathon in two weeks.  Here is my weekly totals for the last 11 weeks - W...
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Thursday, February 16, 2006

Gel and Bananas - Eating during a triathlon

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Now my weight has dropped below 60 kilograms (132 pounds).  This is even less than what I weighed when I was 16 years old.  I try to eat ...
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Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Caffeine

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I feel lousy today.  And its not just because of all the training.  In addition to all the cycling and swimming, I am in the midst of caffe...
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Monday, February 13, 2006

Oifuto - Tokyo's cycling mecca

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As bicycle hot-spots go, Oifuto is not among the most scenic. Tokyo's number one destination for cycling training is an industrial por...
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Saturday, February 11, 2006

150 kilometer bicycle ride

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I have been concerned that my ironman training has not included enough long rides. The longest ride in the "13-weeks to 13-hour ironman...
Thursday, February 09, 2006

Asics Gel Kinsei

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Today is the product placement posting of my blog where I shamelessly evangelize for my corporate sponsors. I have been among the early user...
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Sunday, February 05, 2006

Arizona Desert Run

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I enjoy a 25-kilometer run through Estrella Mountains in Arizona. Running through the empty wide-open desert is such a dramatic contrast to...
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Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Rain and wind

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Drenching rain pours down all day long today in Tokyo. Still seven of the truly hardcore Nambanners run 6 x 1000 at the track tonight - Bob...
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Sunday, January 29, 2006

Sleep

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Last week (week 8) was a monster week of training for me at 19.5 hours. I realized that with an upcoming trip to the US, followed by some ...
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Saturday, January 28, 2006

Yoga for Runners

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This afternoon I participated in the inaugural session of Tokyo's Yoga For Runners. Micheal Glenn guided David Motozo, David Halle, Ke...
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