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Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast! In this episode, the crew settles into the new indoor setup with cigars, drinks, and a blizzard supposedly on the way. We place our bets on the “snowpocalypse,” talk Southern snow culture, and swap dog stories that somehow turn into full-on weather and survival prep.

The heart of this episode is Ed’s dilemma: should a 54-year-old who hasn’t done competitive endurance sports jump into a half Ironman? We dive deep into training smart vs. training hard, pacing strategies, injury worries, accountability, and the mental battle of actually hitting “submit” on the race registration. There’s tough love, real vulnerability, and a lot of laughs.

Along the way we hit:

• Cigars, beer, and what everyone’s smoking & drinking
• Dog parents, sedatives, and snow-day chaos
• Training plans, brick workouts, and “old man” pacing
• Peer pressure, self-doubt, and unlocking a new level of confidence
• A late-game detour into Bill Belichick, Hall of Fame politics, and how “everyone gets a trophy” thinking is creeping into sports

If you’re into cigars, bourbon/beer, endurance training, dad stories, or just real table talk, this one’s for you. Drop a comment:
Should Ed sign up for the half Ironman?

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Timestamps (approx):
0:00 Cigars, drinks, and snow weekend hype
5:30 Southern snow panic & grocery store chaos
19:40 Ed vs. the Half Ironman: age, doubt, and commitment
33:00 Training smart, pacing, and avoiding burnout
55:00 Gym intimidation, coaches, and failing on purpose
1:10:00 Bill Belichick, Hall of Fame drama & participation trophy culture
1:20:00 Clowns at the door, safety, and how times have changed

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