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brybrarobry

Burlington, Canada
IN MAY 2007, AFTER A 16 YEAR LAYOFF FROM TRIATHLONS, AT AGE 41, I DECIDED TO GET BACK INTO SHAPE AND LOST 50LBS. I ALSO BEAT MY BEST IRONMAN, HALF IRONMAN AND OLYMPIC DISTANCE TRIATHLON TIMES I SET IN MY EARLY 20'S. I KNOW HOW FAT, LAZY, UNHEALTHY AND SELF CONSCIOUS I FELT DURING THOSE LAYOFF... Full Bio
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Simon Cross and Jesus.... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman Looks like our buddy Simon Cross met Jesus during Ironman New Zealand during his dark moments, or maybe when he was hanging out in his room for two hours before getting back ... Read on »
Reply to my Video.... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman So I did the Hippie Video, twice. The first time I did it I realized I made an error. So I asked for a change. Then I got this reply, via video. Priceless. This is the best ... Read on »
It's been crazy... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman Reid's Boots. Adam's Shoes (Alyssa's Boyfriend) Total Training Stats since May 2007 Vacation in a glass Gi ... Read on »
Two days of EKG rest... by brybrarobry 1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman Monday was an off day. Tuesday was a maybe train, then I decided not to. I was wearing a portable EKG, my legs were store, I figured on an extra day of rest could on ... Read on »
I'm wired, literally.... by brybrarobry 1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman Up early this morning, I had to get wired with a portable EKG machine. I didn't realize until I got there I've got to wear it for 48 hours, I can't shower and on ... Read on »
A triple threat training day... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman This week I've had a short wick, lots of F#ck this and F#ck that's. It started one day after my swim this week. Don't know why but swimming tires me for the day unlike ... Read on »
The more I train the heavier I get.... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman Long ride day, Saturday. I didn't know how far I had to go, checked, it was to be 3 hours and a 30 minute brick run. I prolonged as much as I could, then arou ... Read on »
Upper body pain, hopefully some gain.... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman I wake up in the morning, head to the bathroom and catch a look at my upper body in the mirror. Horror. I lost all shoulder and arm shape. How did that happen? Frankl ... Read on »
Only 24 hours, but pulling back the momentum... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman Wednesday was a crazy day. These day's it's averaging about 12.5hour per day, working through lunch. The hours are not a problem and with a strong mental state training ... Read on »
I'm in a much better place... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman I'm turning the corner mentally. Major growth. It's amazing how life works, it's not a slow gradual learning curve, sometimes it just an explosion. Universes and galaxie ... Read on »
I turned that frown upside down... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman Monday's are crazy days. Today I was thinking "I don't like Monday's" and was thinking about that song from the Boomtown Rats - I don't like Monday. Problem is I do l ... Read on »
SUPER bowl training day... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman Yesterday I was putting my Ironman 70.3 training plan into my calendar. As I added the workouts I thought, "man it's so much more civilized that Ironman training. The lo ... Read on »
Go figure, my best run in a long time... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman I knew I was probably going to have a decent run, or at least I was curious if I was going to have a decent run. Before heading out the door my standing resting heart ra ... Read on »
I listened to everyone and went to the doctors... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman I woke up this morning, feeling a little better but still not 100%. With all the comments and emails about me getting my ass to the doctors I decided to go. I got the la ... Read on »
"You gotta get your shit together"... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman These past couple of days have been the worst. Yesterday, after another night at the P & W, I woke up again feeling like crap. As the day wore on it got worse. I' ... Read on »
Still not great, but better... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman I'm woke up feeling about 25% better than yesterday. Still not feeling great. I weighed myself today, I broke 200 lbs. You have no idea how heart breaking that is. It ... Read on »
Feeling like I'm on deaths doorstep... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman I woke up feeling the worst I can remember feeling. After yesterday's long run I didn't feel very good and then this morning I woke up feeling terrible. I had no energy ... Read on »
One long run... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman I woke up at noon, it was another late night at the Pig & Whistle. Too much fun. Life is good. My plan for today was my long run. I didn't know how fa ... Read on »
Going long indoors, yuk.... by brybrarobry Posted in: Blog Posts in Ironman Today was the moment of truth. Do I really try to do a long ride indoors and take myself a step closer to getting ready for Ironman New Zealand or do I bail. I had to ... Read on »