Category Archives: triathlon

Ironman Louisville 2014 – Ironman Weekend

Posted on August 27, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

Today I’ll write about my observations and what happened during my Ironman weekend leading up to race morning. This post is more to help me remember in years to come what actually happened race weekend. So please skip this post … Continue reading →

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Mennonite Ladies and Butt Sores

Posted on August 16, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

Last Saturday I rode a bike farther than any man before me. Call Guinness because this is definitely a world record. This amazing feat will astound all who hear of it. I will be counted among the likes of Sir … Continue reading →

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Stockton Lake Triathlon-Gettin’ Mushy on the Dam

Posted on August 10, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

Wow! A lot has happened since I last blogged. Well, a lot relative to my level of activity. Sometimes we bloggers are a little like those 70s singer-song writers. We got to write about every little thing that happens to … Continue reading →

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Viva le Tour

Posted on July 19, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

For some reason I’ve become addicted to Le Tour de France. Maybe not addicted, but I’ve watched some of each stage this year and I’ve seen the finish of most of the stages. I guess for me it’s all about … Continue reading →

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Viva Las Vegas! or, Working Out in Paradise

Posted on July 4, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

Last week I was in fabulous Las Vegas. Don’t despair, this isn’t a pretentious travel blog. Lord knows we have enough of those. So I won’t bore you with the details of where I stayed and what I thought of … Continue reading →

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Kansas 70.3 – The Last 69.1 Miles

Posted on June 15, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

To read about my neurotic thoughts before and during the Kansas 70.3 swim, click here. For an exciting account of how I rode my bike 56 miles and then ran a half marathon, find a good writer to write it and … Continue reading →

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Ironman Kansas 70.3 2014 – Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It!

Posted on June 9, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

After the major fail that was the KC Triathlon last month, meaning getting pulled from the water because of the cold, I felt like I needed to do something that proved I could finish a triathlon swim. Happy to say … Continue reading →

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Failure Is an Option (apparently) – Kansas City Triathlon

Posted on May 31, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

This blog would not be honest if I didn’t mention the most embarrassing failures of my triathlon efforts. This entry is an attempt to keep this blog honest. If you are going to swim the English Channel you have to … Continue reading →

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Livin’ Low Carbo Loco

Posted on April 27, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

Since I’m not a doctor of anything I won’t try to convince you with the science. I only have a rudimentary understanding of it and would not be able to communicate it adequately enough to change your mind. You can … Continue reading →

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Metrics

Posted on April 17, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

If you are interested in seeing how tough your Ironman race is compared to others you should get to know this site: http://www.runtri.com/p/homesite-map.html He also breaks down several marathons. It’s interesting that Ironman Louisville, which I’ll participate in this Summer, … Continue reading →

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