Long run...

After a long run in the morning a 'yummy' breakfast. Please don't ask what you can see on the spoon:-)

Now it's time for a bike ride. A lot of sun and wind. At the end of the day I'll have done something for my tan and my legs.

I'm looking forward for a hot race in Arizona.

IRONMAN HAWAII

It's been a while ago I posted here.

I had to make the decision due to an ear infection not racing the IRONMAN world champs this Sat in Kona. I couldn't train the last weeks to get in proper shape for world champs. Furthermore, the doc said it's a healthy risk to race at the limit under these tough conditions on the beautiful pacific island. Health at first!

There was one question the whole time in my head:

What is more painful- Racing on the Queen- K or not racing?

Now I know the answer!

After racing since 2004 in Kona it's a hard time for me watching the race and not being part of the game.

I let my friends, family and sponsors know this at first. Thanks for all your kind words and motivating emails.

One of my sponsors slogan is: FAST FORWARD!

That's it!

I wish all you guys out there to race the greatest event on earth a painful day:) Remember:

You cannot enjoy the race. It's work! But the time after...

I'll keep on posting what's up until Kona 2010.

Water please

The Ironman Lousiville is nearly a month ago.

Nevertheless, I want to say 'Thank you' to the Louisville Water Company ( http://www.louisvilleky.gov/LWC/ ). The Louisville water Company served us athletes a long the whole race course and at the finishline with 125,000 cups of Pure Tap®.

What a great job!

Cheers:-)

IRONMAN WI

Going out of an IRONMAN is the hardest thing in a triathlete's life.

I made the decision on mile marker 18 last Sunday. I could have go through it but from the rational site it was the right way to quit. I wanted to make a new experience in doing two IM in two weeks but I felt in the race running to the end would have hurt my body too much.

However, I think it's possible to do it. Yes, you can see that on the results. Rynard even won the race just two weeks after the IM KY.

Thumbs up before the race

And the shot of the day. My prepared calves:

We had a really nice home stay and enjoyed the days in Madison.

The organisation of the race was perfect. I've never seen such a spectacular transition area at any race. You have to run out of the water than via an 'Helix' on the parking deck of the race hotel. You head inside of the hotel where the changing 'tent' is located in the ball rooms. After you've changed you have to run on the top of the parking deck and pick up your bike.

It's great for the spectators!

My bike

My last test ride this afternoon.

I just love that bike!!!!

Bryan Rhodes

If there's an experienced athlete and a great charakter you can ask about race result predictions. Than it's this guy: Bryan Rhodes alias Rhodsey ( http://www.rhodsey.com/ )

Ask an expert

Here's Ben's (marketing of K-SWISS) prediction for IM WI: