Rocky Raccoon 50 Miler

The first race of 2009 is done and was a success. The Rocky Raccoon trail runs take place in Huntsville, TX, which is about an hour northwest of Houston. There are two distance options - 100 Miles or 50 Miles. I chose the 50 Miler and ran a 7:10:43, which equated to a pace of 8:36 per mile. This was good enough for 4th place overall of a total of 214 racers. Thank God for the strength to endure.

Treadmill Test

Kansas City is cold. This past Sunday, I was forced inside by the snow and wind. My option was to freeze or to hit the treadmill. 20 miles later...I got off the treadmill. Man, I miss California weather.

Racing Recap - Fall 2008

The 2008 Triathlon and Marathon seasons are coming to a close. The only thing to do now is start training for '09. Here's how the last few months ended up:

Ironman Arizona Tempe, AZ
10:40:36
5 Age Group / 143 Overall (incl. Pros) / 2027 Total Field

Vineman Showdown at Sundown San Rafael, CA
0:52:49
1 / 2 /211

*Ironman Kansas 70.3 Lawrence, KS
4:38:41
2 / 37 / 951

*Qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Jackson County Tri Lee's Summit, MO
1:56:41
2 / 5 / 200

KC Marathon Kansas City, MO
2:53:59
7 / 22 / 1250

Rock Creek 50K Trail Run Lake Perry, KS
4:53:33
2 / 4 / 59