Tag Archives: WayneWisdom

The start of an Ironman is rough. If you’ve ever seen the Clif Bar commercial where the dude in the canoe hits a swimmer with his paddles, that just about approximates it. Since I don’t know anyone in San Francisco … Continue reading →

This week I began obsessing over every last detail – worried the bike will be too much of a challenge, or that we haven’t prepared enough. Worried about getting kicked in the head. Worried about – everything. I spent several … Continue reading →

<—Survivors – me with Kamal and Laura after Sunday's workout. Kamal looks rested and refreshed because he didn't do the Triple Brick, and Laura and I did! So on Sunday we did the Triple Brick. What’s that? Oh, a 2 … Continue reading →

Spent the weekend (third of three spent out of town – you should see my apartment) in Guerneville with Alex, Skeeter, Kim and her husband Jerry. I was pysched for a relaxing weekend away (no 10,000 feet of climbing), with … Continue reading →

the luxurious cabin accomodations Berryessa recap….or how to miss your ten year reunion and not care too much:Friday 6/9 – no workout (supposed to run or swim or something). Dealt with my flat tire, packed car, and drove north with … Continue reading →

Today we leave for training weekend at Lake Berryessa, which I somehow missed in 2004. I’ve been hearing stories about Berryessa for three years, and I am terrified. On Tuesday morning we got an email from Coach Wayne that said … Continue reading →

Ok, way overdue for an update…today at the workout I overheard Wayne saying something to the effect of “if you’re on the phone and you’re not selling something, or doing something that brings you closer to your Ironman goal, you … Continue reading →

I am really, really, truly over the rain (as is everyone I know). Everything is soaking wet and disgusting. CalTrain smells like wet dog. Where is the sun??? This is a recovery week, so the workouts are pretty light. I’m … Continue reading →