Reconsidering everything

[Marg]

Good luck in Copenhagen! Wow that sounds so cool!

[CinC]

Good luck in Copenhagen! Wow that sounds so cool!

+1!

be sure to do a race report!

[Wu wei]

Funny, I did two Ironman since I posted this more than two years ago. Now, Challenge Copenhagen in less than 4 weeks and Wisconsin 5 weeks later. I still feel the same.

I now realize I enjoy training more than racing but the crazy long days kill me. I don't even enjoy racing at Ironman level. So, I'll train less and feel better about it. I'll race when I want to and without any expectations or pressures.

Dude... that's exactly where I'm at. I have IM Regensburg in 12 days, and I'm going to be a participant, not competitor. I'm going to enjoy every minute of it... then retire from Ironman forever.

[IronColl]

Good luck in Copenhagen! Wow that sounds so cool!

+1!

be sure to do a race report!

Agree!

[Jo-Jo]

Oh yes...race reports from both Enfant Terrible and North of____ are a must

[Kelodie]

Have fun Éric! This is what it's all about.

[bnn]

Funny, I did two Ironman since I posted this more than two years ago. Now, Challenge Copenhagen in less than 4 weeks and Wisconsin 5 weeks later. I still feel the same.

I now realize I enjoy training more than racing but the crazy long days kill me. I don't even enjoy racing at Ironman level. So, I'll train less and feel better about it. I'll race when I want to and without any expectations or pressures.

Eric, I always admired your perspective on things. For example when you told me that worrying about cut off times would not indeed make me any faster the next day.

I wish you and Helene all the best at your events this year. Don't forget the DQ before! and enjoy the race for what it is

[drghfx]

Do what makes you happy from thte recreational side of things. If training is what you like then just do it and screw the racing. From a career prospective, look at the long term picture. A lot of pain now will pay mega-dividends once you get the MPA and CMA, assuming you haven't got them yet.

...have you ever thought of switching from tris to professional food eating?

[Iron-North]

Ha ha ho ho! I have some time on my hands and thought I would check out RM or something ...

And here I see a post from my sweet Madame Bourette. I know and understand what you are talking about!

But since we are registered for those races, lets make the most of it. And that is to have fun! Anyway that's what I have in mind. Enjoying travelling to new places, doing this together ... !

I know you'll do great, you are on fire remember?!

As for me, I am not nearly feeling heat ... so I am not sure what will come out of the races but I intend to have fun at them. ( I have been missing too much training due to family circumstances )

[VeloCarrie]

Miss you lots Helene!

[Iron-North]

Miss you lots Helene!

You are sweet ! Miss you too!!!!!!! =0)

[Double Bellybuster]

For more than one year, I have been working simultenously on my CMA, MPA and Ironman.

Certified Management Accountant and Masters in Public Administration? Or something else?

[Madame Bourette]

For more than one year, I have been working simultenously on my CMA, MPA and Ironman.

Certified Management Accountant and Masters in Public Administration? Or something else?

Right on! MPA completed in 2008 and CMA in 2009

[Spirit Unleashed]

One thing about my racing out look this year: I don't race for time. But each race I have gone to has provided an evironment which was a mental challenge, physical challenge and unforgettable experience. I also know I love working out everyday and I love what strength training is doing for my body. So I'm not willing to risk injury because I stressed myself on speed. I'm looking at long term fitness and endurance as the thing I want. I want people to be talking about me when I am 75 or 80 or more. (did you see that little old lady's biceps?)

Going to a race is so much less pressure when you are not worried about how fast you will be. I am currently signed up for 3 races, each with environments where I can learn about myself, but none very fast.

But I admit that since I already broke 4 in a marathon and got a BQ, the need to obtain that qualification is gone. And I know that going to Boston would probably only make me cranky.

[SuperboB]

Yes I agree that you should cut back on training if you expect to fulfull your RM moderator duties.

[Jo-Jo]

Yes I agree that you should cut back on training if you expect to fulfull your RM moderator duties.

ROFL.
I completely forgot that Enfant Terrible was applying for Mod Status.

I think his application got lost in the mail though

[Iron-North]

Yes I agree that you should cut back on training if you expect to fulfull your RM moderator duties.

Ha ha ! That's funny!

[RobAllen]

Since I have an outside interest in the Copenhagen race I was following the coverage. Eric did very well with a 10:05:08 total time after a 1:02:51swim, 5:20:41 Bike and 3:35:26 run. I wish I could run like that...

Also from Canada Pro Luke Dragstra in 10th overall (8:34:44) and Marie-Eve Crepault in 12:46:57.

I apologize if I missed any results.

[Jo-Jo]

Since I have an outside interest in the Copenhagen race I was following the coverage. Eric did very well with a 10:05:08 total time after a 1:02:51swim, 5:20:41 Bike and 3:35:26 run. I wish I could run like that...

Also from Canada Pro Luke Dragstra in 10th overall (8:34:44) and Marie-Eve Crepault in 12:46:57.

I apologize if I missed any results.

Nicely done Eric!!
Now must go and see how Helene did

[bnn]

I think Helene is doing IMW with him not Copenhagen.

[Jo-Jo]

I think Helene is doing IMW with him not Copenhagen.

Thanks Jordan for this update!

[CinC]

Congratulations Eric!

[Madame Bourette]

Fast swim in a salty lagoon. In went easy in order to save me for the rest of the day.

Hard bike. Lot of punctures. I was lucky and did not get any. A lot of rolling hills and no rest. Always pedaling. I was tired at the end of the bike. Very scenic.

Nice run. I went by feeling as for swim and bike. I started at a 4:28/km pace and went slower and slower. I had to stop once to the toilets. This costed me not doing a sub 10. Nutrition is always an issue.

I am glad of my results.

[drghfx]

Well done Eric!

[Sir Crashalot]

Great job Eric!
Nice to see you & Helene back here!