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The James Cunnama Interview

I wanted to do some interviews leading into IMSA and James is a good mate, so wanted to start with him, as he is also graciously allowing me back into his space before IMSA this year. Here we go. 1. It had been quite a year for you. Give us a quick run-down where you were [...]
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Ironman South Africa 2010 Preparation:

I am getting quite a few emails lately about where you should be in your training and I know my guys and girls are all feeling the pressure of the upcoming event. Worry not Ironmen and Irongirls, you will be victorious! Your task is easy. Think of all I have to get through before I [...]
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Limits are nothing. Make it happen.

I realize that may have made you cry. I know this because when I watched it this morning, I cried. People wonder why the likes of a Chrissie Wellington roll across the line at Ironman races, and its because of this guy, John “Blazeman” Blais. Life is pretty short, and we often get stuck in [...]
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Ironman Nutrition Part 2

Welcome back. In Part 1 we discussed training basics for the bike, the area where most people get it wrong. Read that but remember that the values in that post are based on the following assumptions: 1. Your long ride is done at Ironman intensity or just below. That is roughly around your AeT. 2. You [...]
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Why do we compete? (lessons from lunchruntuesday)

I had a rather strange morning, going to Stellies to collect a car for my pops (check out his rear fender accessory here) and have 2 quick meetings, one with the honorable Dan Hugo, the other with a client. After waiting for an hour (first meeting quick and klaar early) my 2nd meeting [...]
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Ironman Hawaii 2009: Crowie & Chrissie repeat (told you!)

this, from one of my favorite new sites, First Off the Bike Sunday, 11 October 2009 Wellington and Alexander rule Kona The day started off with a bit of wind but this dropped as the athletes jumped into the warm waters of the bay. With the navy SEALS doing there thing and jumping into the bay from a [...]
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Its Kona Week…

Right now you are going about your day like it’s any other day… but 12 hours behind SA there is a small town on the Big Island of Hawaii going through the best week of the year. The Big Show happens this week. Last year I was there, blessed to be a part of the [...]
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Ironman Nutrition Part 1

If I have come to know anything in the last few years it’s that you should never look into the sun with a pair of binoculars. No that wasn’t it. It was that that… well. That is true though. Anyway. Ironman raceday is only, and ONLY, about two things. Pacing, and nutrition. The pacing bit [...]
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Ironman Information Evenings

Want to know more about Ironman and be reminded what an adrenalin rush it is to cross the finish line? Want your friends to be in on the secret? Then join us when Triangle Events comes to your town for a series of Information Evenings. Put these dates in your diary: CAPE [...]
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Why? Because I can…

Why do I choose to push my limits? Why Ironman? Why do I pursue this life of meaning so hard? There are many times when it seems really hard, and when the easy going job I used to have was enough, where I used to party 5 nights a week, sleep late and deal with my [...]
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