Tag: triathlon

  • Registered for My First Ironman. Again.

    Registered for My First Ironman. Again.

    The False Start I actually registered for my first Ironman race a year ago. I started training, booked a hotel, and even planned some preparatory races.But then, my training was interrupted by challenges I’d rather not discuss.The setback was hard — I gave up training, abandoned my diet, and drank far too much red wine.…

  • Can I Prepare for Ironman in 365 Days

    Can I Prepare for Ironman in 365 Days

    Last Saturday, I ran the Stubai Ultra Trail — 35 km with 2,500 meters of elevation gain. I had planned for around 6 hours. It took me 7 hours 31 minutes and 54 seconds. I was the second-to-last person to finish before the cutoff. It was the hardest run I’ve ever done — even though…