A first look at the results of the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Kona. A fast year with some exceptional performances from the fastest Age Groupers.
Building a better visual representation of how the pro race unfolded at the Ironman world Championship 2012.
Top level statistics from the Kona data. Looking at performances in each sport across the age groups.
Advice on racing in Kona, particularly aimed at my athlete out there, but applicable to most.
Ten days until the Ironman World Championship in Kona, reflecting on the process of earning a slot there.
An addendum to yesterday’s post on analysing Ironman power data as I attempt to factor course profiles into the process.
I wasn’t there, but I’ve spent more time analysing Kona data that in previous years. Following my look at Nick Baldwin’s incredibly controlled race I received four more power files from my friend Roger Canham. Roger has raced in Hawaii every year since 2008 and wanted my view on the power data over that period. […]
I didn’t enjoy Kona much this year – I wasn’t there. I hate to admit it, but I followed the event with jealousy; I’ve only been twice, but after a few years trying to qualify it has become part of my season. Each blog I read or podcast I listened to made me more determined […]
I’m sat in Lava Java waiting for a huge slice of carrot cake and cappuccino to arrive. It’s three days since the Ironman and in a matter of hours I’ll fly back home. The race is done, the fatigue and soreness are fading and my season has come to an end. For once there’s nothing […]
Despite increasing nerves I managed one of the best pre-race sleeps I’ve ever had. Waking feeling rested was a great start to the day. I had a quick pre-race breakfast of a bagel with peanut butter, jam and cheese along with a yoghurt then headed over to body marking. Staying at a hotel across the […]