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1). Beginner Triathlete-Novice Ironman--Don't Expect Bike Magic In preparing to take on the challenge of a first Ironman, I believe far too many athletes put too much emphasis on the bike they choose to purchase for the event. Somewhere along the Ironman trail, many athletes have come to believe that the lighter, and more state of the art the bike, the faster they will finish the bike leg of the Ir... 2). Beginner Triathlete-Novice Ironman/Why Do The Ironman? Why do the Ironman Triathlon? I've lost track of how many times over the years I've been asked why I commit so much of my time to preparing for yet another Ironman. For a long time I found it difficult to come up with a reasonable response, because often I wasn't sure myself. I think what makes it difficult, is goals chang... 3). Ironman Langkawi-Malaysia-About The Race. Ironman Langkawi-Malaysia is soon to take place in the idealic setting of Kuah town. The race is to go ahead as scheduled on February 26, 2006 and there are still openings for those of you looking for a race in the very near future. The langkawi-Malaysia Ironman first took place in the year 2000 and has since become the favorite of man... 4). Ironman Triathlon--Some Diet Ideas. Training diets come in dozens of shapes and sizes. It will just make you crazy! Trying to figure out what to eat and what not to eat. Especially when you start doing some serious training and you are HUNGRY when you get home. Well the good news is that I've tried pretty well all of the major diets over the years(and some not so major)and can cut ou... 5). Ironman Triathlon--Ten Common Mistakes There's lots of trial and error involved when you're attempting your first Ironman. These days there's lots of advice floating around out there and it can get confusing at times. After over 20 years on the Ironman scene, I've seen some of the same mistakes made over and over again by first time Ironman triathletes. Here are the top ten... 6). Ironman Triathlon-Run Equipment Choices There are several run-equipment choices I feel can help you quite a lot in your quest for your first Ironman Trathlon finisher medal. SHOES- Of course well fitting shoes are a priority. I've tried every sort of shoe you can imagine over the years and have come to this conclusion: You can train just as well and stay just as... 7). Over 45? Ten Reasons Why You Should Do The Ironman Triathlon 1) Just preparing for it by dieting properly and training could well put you in the best physical condition of your life. 2) By improving yourself, you do a wonderful thing for your family and all those close to you. 3) In the eyes of those same people, you will be a role model, a hero and an inspiration. 4) Y... 8). The Ironman Marathon As you start out on the ironman-marathon you will most likely experience several different emotions. I used to find it very difficult at times to convince myself to leave the run-transition area. After a long hard bike it often feels that finishing the marathon distance would be next to impossible. It is at this point in the race that ... 9). The Ironman Triathlon--Such Humble Beginnings The Hawaii Ironman grew from very humble beginnings. Really not much more than a few friends discussing who was the better athlete---a runner, a biker or a swimmer. A suggestion was made that a race be invented that included all three elements. That day, an event was born that would change the landscape of sporting history. 10). The Ironman Triathlon-And A Glass Of Water If I could take one thing back from all the ironman training I did over the years, it would be the thousands of laps I did in the pool with the hopes of thrashing out a faster swim time. If you are an age grouper or a novice Ironman, there is really no point in spending hours and hours in the pool if you are already at the point where ... 11). The Ironman Triathlon-Whats Your Fear Factor? What scares you the most about your upcoming ironman race? What's your fear-factor? As fit as a person is going into the first career Ironman, the fear-factor is in the equation as the big day creeps ever closer. As cool and confident as many participants may appear, there is almost always something that fills them with a ...