Category Archives: Ironman

The “I Can Quit Truck” is Calling

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Mark

The “I Can Quit Truck”, a shiny black Ford pickup, was only 30 feet from me, just across the street where I had stopped to rest after biking up a steep hill. Two fellow Ironman hopefuls were loading their bikes … Continue reading →

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Beating a Demon in Ironman Brazil

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Mark

I was never much of an athlete when I was growing up. It is not that I was terrible. In grade school I was one of the faster kids. With four grade schools feeding into my junior high, the competition … Continue reading →

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A Comeback in Ironman Switzerland

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Mark

July 13, 2008 – Over the years, I have had a few goals regarding Ironman. The first goal was to actually finish an Ironman. I did that in 2002 in Florida. The next goal was to do two so I … Continue reading →

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My 2nd Ironman and a Tough Lesson

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Mark

June 29, 2003 – After I did the Florida Ironman (IM) in November of 2002, I quickly signed up for the Coeur d’Alene IM which was to be held in June of 2003. I was feeling high from the experience … Continue reading →

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My First Ironman

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Mark

November 9, 2002 – I was incredibly blessed in everything revolving around doing the Florida Ironman in Panama City Beach. One of the most unusual blessings was the 3 massage therapists who stayed at the ocean front condo we stayed … Continue reading →

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