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  • Half Ironman Lesson #42

    Half Ironman Lesson #42

    Be always prepared for the worst possible scenario and always exceed expectations. Nothing new, just a refresher delivered in the form of a race that was projected to be my best, but ended up becoming my third-worst in terms of finish time, and the first NC (Not Classified) in my career. While it’s not a…

  • Making It Real: the Worst 70.3 Time

    Making It Real: the Worst 70.3 Time

    2024 Happy Valley was my worst but most real Half Ironman. I was happy to complete my previous one in record time; however it felt hollow and lacking grit. The beauty of triathlon races is in their diversity. Swimming varies significantly between salt and fresh water, between rivers with strong currents and still lakes. Not…