Articles
Training notes and race build updates from the road to Kona.
Strength Training in Disguise
This week's key session was hill repeats. Problem: I live in the Netherlands, and there are approximately zero hills.
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Why Do You Do This?
People ask why I post my training online. Turns out it's the same reason I wave to runners I've never met - community, not content.
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Was A Professional Bike Fit Worth It?
I thought my position was already pretty good. Turns out it was lots of small changes, not one big one, that made the biggest difference.
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12 Weeks Out
First full week of the Japan build: a 6.7km swim, 9.5 hours on the bike, 45km of running, and two hours of strength work. Twelve weeks to go.
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The Decision
Testing week gave me the data. The Kona Gap showed me what needs to change. Now it's official - in 13 weeks I'll be on the start line at Ironman Japan South Hokkaido.
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