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The Plan for Ironman AZ 2016

Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

JFK

I met with Coach Loree with Pauole Sports in December and sketched out a plan for the year to build to Ironman Arizona.

Lake Sammamish Half Marathon
Completed March 5, 2016.

Pacific Crest Aqua Bike

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Author Iron TInkerbellPosted on January 1, 2016October 27, 2019Categories Arizona, IRONMAN AZ 2016, Triathlon

What I Use for Ironman AZ 2016 Training

Here is what I use.

 Swim
  • Zoot Women’s Z Force 3.0 Wetsuit
  • Aqua Sphere Alpha Swim Fins
  • Aqua Sphere Kaiman Ladies Googles
  • Sable Googles for Open Water (best optics around)
  • Garmin X910 Watch
  • TYR Catalyst Contour Swim Paddles
 Run
  • Marmot Lightweight Packable Rain Jacket
  • Hoka
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Author Iron TInkerbellPosted on January 1, 2016October 24, 2019Categories Arizona, IRONMAN AZ 2016, Triathlon

The Team for Ironman AZ 2016

Getting to an Ironman doesn’t happen in a year. It takes building a base year over year.  It takes friends and support systems to make it to the race start as it is a major endeavor. To make it to the start takes a team.  … ... Continue

Author Iron TInkerbellPosted on January 1, 2016October 20, 2019Categories Arizona, IRONMAN AZ 2016, Triathlon

Product Review: The Wetsuit

Zoots Flower Wetsuit

After 4 years, my first and only wetsuit doesn’t fit anymore.  With that in mind while at the local triathlon store, I decided to try on a few wetsuits to get ideas for next Summer.

Author Iron TInkerbellPosted on December 22, 2015October 26, 2019Categories Product Reviews, Swim

Scoping out the Race

AZ-wide view
In preparation for Ironman AZ, I went to Tempe, Arizona to observe the 2015 race. Here are my notes.

Author Iron TInkerbellPosted on November 23, 2015October 18, 2019Categories Arizona, IRONMAN AZ 2016, Triathlon

The Bike Broke

My bike broke in September due to a mechanical part failure. It was not fun at the time as I was leading a Cascade Bicycle Ride with about 15 ducklings in a nice straight line following me. Fortunately another leader took over.

Author Iron TInkerbellPosted on September 28, 2015October 20, 2019Categories Arizona, IRONMAN AZ 2016, Bike

Ironman Arizona Here I come

One day, you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.

Paulo Coelho

It was Summer 2015 and I had finished the STP riding my bike 200+ miles in one day. … ... Continue

Author Iron TInkerbellPosted on August 21, 2015October 27, 2019Categories Arizona, IRONMAN AZ 2016, Triathlon

Race Report: Rock and Roll Olympic Sammamish Lake Triathlon (Summer 2011)

A glassy lake, favorite local bike loop, and a flat run made for a great olympic triathlon morning with top rock and brass bands adding a punch of fun and variety. For an inaugural event, this was a well run and supported race. No corners … ... Continue

Author Iron TInkerbellPosted on August 1, 2011November 24, 2019Categories Race and Event Reports, Triathlon

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