100+/wk.

In the heat of Ironman training, when I was running 50 miles per week, cycling 250 miles per week, and swimming 6 miles per week, I never remember being as run-down as I am now. The month of March kicked off the beginning of 100+ mile weeks strung back-to-back. This most recent 7 days, I've put in 110.2 miles in 13 hours and 4 minutes. This means my average mile is a 7:07. Too bad I can't maintain this over a 100 Mile Trail run. Speaking of that...I have entered the San Diego 100 Mile Run. It will take place in the mountains in eastern San Diego County. That race is definitely a motivating factor for me as I struggle to log over 100 miles per week.

In addition to the San Diego race, I'm planning on racing the Brew 2 Brew race from Kansas City to Lawrence in 2 weeks. The course is 43.5 miles of pavement, gravel, and trail that leads me back to my alma mater. Expect the results in a few weeks.

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