Ordinary Marathoner

It’s not often we get a pro-triathlete on the podcast. But, as luck would have it, I ran into one at the start of Ironman Mont-Tremblant a few weeks ago. A little facebook stalking followed by a polite request and whaddya know! We got Sheila Treleaven on the podcast! We talk about Sheila’s transition from … Continue reading "Podcast #253 – Sheila Treleaven"

Tuesdays are supposed to be boring… Mine started out fairly benign, though my lack of consistency with strength training is evident in the results. Then we dealt with Boston traffic – NIGHTMARE! After all those curse words uttered on the Mass Pike, I then had to get back to my happy-place and we recorded a … Continue reading "Podcast #252 – Ordinary Daily, July 10, 2019"

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time… with an overload of things to do and tasks to accomplish over the next few weeks, it’s time for me to start nibbling at that elephant. Even though it’s merely at the “vague idea” stage, thanks to everyone who supported the Team Ordinary concept … Continue reading "Podcast #251 – Ordinary Daily, July 9, 2019"

We wanted to make episode #250 a bit special, but some personal things got in the way with the recent passing of my father-in-law. I’ll discuss the things I will remember about him and the lessons I will take from an incredibly interesting and adventurous spirit. I will also announce the upcoming creation of Team … Continue reading "Podcast #250 – Ordinary Daily, July 8, 2019"

Hope you all had a happy and safe 4th of July. It’s been difficult for me to get time to train lately, but I’m doing it the best I can with the recent crazy schedule. Hopefully, I’m not losing fitness in the process and will still be good to go in 23 days! I was … Continue reading "Podcast #249 – Ordinary Daily, July 5, 2019"

Don’t mistake my overly-concerned tone for a lack of confidence. For me, it seems natural to overly-analyze as many aspects of a race like Ironman as I can imagine. I want to be prepared for everything, so I think of all that can go wrong and then I tend to discuss it all on the … Continue reading "Podcast #248 – Ordinary Daily, July 3, 2019"

26 days left until Ironman and the reality of what is coming my way… PAIN. I’m starting to think about race day and prep myself for how to deal with adversity. Also, I told Stefany about my uncomfortable flight home from Phoenix, and she said I should NOT mention it on the podcast. So, I … Continue reading "Podcast #247 – Ordinary Daily, July 2, 2019"

Back from Tempe, Arizona and the USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Clinic. It was well worth the effort, and we’ll have some changes and upgrades coming down the pike with the Ordinary Marathoner brand. We are looking forward to it. Wanted to thank Lauren Brueckner of Race Advisors for featuring me on her Feature Friday segment. … Continue reading "Podcast #246 – Ordinary Daily, July 1, 2019"

Just as I get back from Mont-Tremblant, I’m now off to Tempe, AZ for the USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Clinic. Lots to do with only 32 days left until Ironman Lake Placid. Special thanks to Christian Lee for finding me stumbling over the finish line at the 4:37:30 mark of the Ironman Mont-Tremblant 70.3 Finish … Continue reading "Podcast #245 – Ordinary Daily, June 26, 2019"

A full recap of the weekend at the Ironman Mont-Tremblant 70.3. A great race all-around and a very good showing for me, bettering my time expectations in all 3 disciplines. Thanks to all who helped out and offered encouragement… now on to Ironman Lake Placid in 33 days!