Summary – Six months ago when I started training for my 8th Ironman attempt I was excited at the idea of striking back up the blog and documenting my journey towards the goal of a PR and sub-10 hour Ironman at 40. However as the training grew the writing ceased, not for a lack of…
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2023 Santa Cruz 57.2
Ever have a good race?? I mean that in jest, but only half so.. I can’t remember the last time I truly enjoyed myself, hit targets, felt fit and competitive. In a world of recent penalties, technical malfunctions, injuries or post covid mental funk/loss of direction happy outcomes seem rather far and few between, however…
My Struggle with Running
Running has always been a significant part of my life in various forms and stages, from my teens playing soccer up to 3 hours a day, 10 times a week later in college before a significant pivot to D1 Track and Cross Country my Senior year, later running and often winning road races in my…
Running Happy: My Love Hate Relationship with Running
For the first time that I can remember I was solicited by a friend at Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells this past weekend to put out another blog that wasn’t about dating (a true shocker right?!). There’s been a lot spinning in my mind these last 6 months as I’ve been reflecting over time away from…
2016 Vineman 70.3 Race Report
Vineman 2014 was an unexpected 70.3 PR, still to this day, with a 4:25 overall time and 1:21 run split, one of the fastest amateur runs on a hilly course. Vineman 2014 Race Report – https://david-welby.com/2014/07/16/vineman-70-3-race-report/ Against my better judgement I looked at this prior achievement as a gauge of past and present, old and new, good…
Progress
People often ask me, “What’s your goal time for Placid?” My response continues to be the same. I don’t know. I think it’s foolish to make a prediction on something with so many variables out of your control and that’s so far away. I’ve seen it before, and in the end no one remembers what…
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