Iron-April Week 3 Results

Week 4

It comes down to this – the FINAL full week of Iron-April. Overall, the group is doing fantastic! We now have 7 official finishers with many athletes close behind.

For many athletes this week is the big push to finish. Others are working hard to put miles in the bank for those athletes who might need extra miles on April 30th.

Congrats to all of you for your hard work thus far, let’s make this an EPIC training week! Good luck Iron-April Athletes!!!

Three More Iron-April Athletes Reach 140.6 Miles!

Larry Low
Elanie Shum
Bill Hogan

Outstanding Team Efforts!

Team Kobold Watch Co. stepped up this week with big mileage despite in climate Pittsburg weather. Nicole, the team captain, swam 2.4 miles to complete the swim portion this week. Ed and Sean have a lot of work to do to bring this team back into contention. Good luck team!

Team Jamie Lin is doing everything right! Jamie and Jeanette logged 2.2 miles swimming, 101 miles biking and 10 miles running this week. The team that rides together, well you know. . . it’s probably just more fun.

Team Hula Girls will likely need some biking miles on April 30th. Mimi Haugh is doing her best at age 62, riding her bike around Kaahele Street. The Hawaii one-mile bike loop may be scenic but 112 loops may make her head spin! Keep it up Mimi! I’m so proud of you! Get your other teammates biking!

Week 3 Standings. . .

Kevin Haugh - .75 (S), 60 (B), 19 (R)
Dave Landa - 1.35 (S), 25 (B), 12.5 (R)
Lisa Haugh - .75 (S), 82 (B), 26.1 (R)
Tim Erenberger - 0 (S), 56 (B), 28 (R)
Kenneth Schwartzman - 2.5 (S), 35.18 (B), 14.6 (R)
Phil Seabrease – 1.44 (S), 35 (B), 14.55 (R)
Larry Low – 8.05 (S), 175 (B), 31.5 (R) (FINISHER 4/21)
Victor Shum – 4.05 (S), 224 (B), 55.79 (R) (FINISHER 4/13)
Elaine Shum – 4.8 (S), 124.8 (B), 32.1 (R) (FINISHER 4/21)
Lorie Laird - .6 (S), 0 (B) 20 (R)
Pauline Falstrom - 2.6 (S), 2 (B), 21.3 (R)
Team Hula Girls - 0 (S), 4.5 (B), 22.7 (R)
Yoko Kasai – 1.22 (S), 82 (B), 10.3 (R)
Nobu Takahashi - 5 (S), 130 (B), 37.5 (R) (FINISHER 4/13)
Mitch Moghadassi - .325 (S), 25 (B), 17 (R)
Tom McGraw - ???
Jason Prodoehl - 2.5 (S), 62.5 (B), 10 (R)
Frances Yang - 2.5 (S), 102.6 (B), 15.3 (R)
John Griffiths - ???
Peter Cross - ???
Mark McKee - 8.25 (S), 344 (B), 71.5 (R) (FINISHER 4/13)
Sunny McKee - 7.8 (S), 292 (B), 54.5 (R) (FINISHER 4/13)
Jim Wirth – 1.36 (S), 94.5 (B), 24.7 (R)
Jon Nakamura – 4.5 (S), 72.5 (B), 16 (R)
Rebecca Tilley - 1 (S), 12 (B), 10 (R)
Bill Hogan - 15.8 (S), 147 (B), 37 (R) (FINISHER 4/21)
Shannon Moore – 2.42 (S), 53.1 (B), 38.2 (R)
Team Kobold Watch Co – 2.4, 15 (B), 15 (R)
Jason - ???
Doug Cameron – 0 (S), 0 (B), 5.69 (R)
Bob Morelli - .66 (S), 71.4 (B), 15.2 (R)
Vince Huang - 3 (R), 124 (B), 2.5 (R)
Micah Dirksen - .3 (S), 19 (B), 11.5 (R)
Team Jamie Lin – 2.8 (S), 101 (B), 16 (R)
Kaori - .85 (S), 85 (B), 32.8 (R)
Team Stefan - ???
Alex - 1.18 (S), 44 (B), 18.8 (R)
Rick Graves - 1.84 (S), 75.5 (B), 15 (R)
Ron Scrivani - 8.2 (S), 39 (B), 6 (R)
Bob Conover – 4.75 (S), 74 (B), 19 (R)
Tom Dugan – 2.5 (S), 90 (B), 20 (R)
Fred Morales – 0 (S), 0 (B), 23 (R)
Tom Hoffman – 5.85 (S), 40.5 (B), 11.5 (R)

“You can quit. . . but no one else will care and you’ll always know.”
- John Collins (Founder of Ironman Triathlon)



What is a "BRICK?"

A "brick" refers to a training session in two sports with minimal rest between sports. For example, a 10 mile bike followed by a 3 mile run is an example of a training "brick". This type of training is essential to success in triathlon. I noticed quite a few bricks this week and the mileage just piled up. Need some miles in a hurry? Try to schedule one brick this week. Don't worry, you are in better shape than 14 days ago and your body will adapt to the different needs of each sport. When you are struggling in the pool, jump on your bike and ride for a while. You might be surprised at how strong you feel.

Four Iron-April Athletes Complete the 140.6 miles in Under Two Weeks!

Amazing work guys, keep it up! Athletes - please leave these folks comments, you may need their miles on April 30th!

Where Do I Stand?

I've re-read and added up the miles from every comment posted (150+) and overall, the group is in a fine position to complete Iron-April. Here are a couple of categories I came up with to guide you in your effort:

Over 50% complete: You are in striking distance, consider this a 3-week event and seize it this week. Other athletes may need your miles at the end of the month. Break out of your normal routine and focus on the sports where you need the miles. You guys should be aiming to get this done by 4/20.

35% - 50% complete: You are right on track to accomplish your Iron-April goal. As compared to 2 weeks ago, you are in better shape and should be able to make up those miles easily in weeks 3 and 4. Also, due to our early end of week 1, there are 3 extra days at the end of the month to help you make your goal. Stay consistent, don't overdue it, you are doing great!

10% - 20% complete: Stay with it! We need everyone to complete this challenge, YOU most of all. The first half of April didn't go as smoothly as planned, but with the help of the other Iron-April athletes you can still do this! Rededicate to yourself to the goal of 70.3 miles (1.2 swim, 56 bike, 13.1 run). We'll get you the rest of the way. If one adjustment can make the difference, it is planning. Take the time right now to pencil out your week. We are all pulling for you!!!

Week 2 Standings. . .

Kevin Haugh - .75 (S), 60 (B), 10 (R)
Dave Landa - 1.35 (S), 25 (B), 12.5 (R)
Lisa Haugh - .75 (S), 54 (B), 18.1 (R)
Tim Erenberger - 0 (S), 36 (B), 18 (R)
Kenneth Schwartzman - 2.5 (S), 35.18 (B), 14.6 (R)
Phil Seabrease - .94 (S), 25 (B), 12.05 (R)
Larry Low - 6.5 (S), 155 (B), 14.5 (R)
Victor Shum - 2.62 (S), 167 (B), 14.5 (R) (FINISHER 4/13)
Elaine Shum - 2.50 (S), 72 (B), 19 (R)
Lorie Laird - ???
Pauline Falstrom - 1.6 (S), 2 (B), 21.3 (R)
Team Hula Girls - 0 (S), 0 (B), 22.7 (R)
Yoko Kasai - .79 (S), 62 (B), 8.3 (R)
Nobu Takahashi - 5 (S), 130 (B), 37.5 (R) (FINISHER 4/13)
Mitch Mghadassi - .325 (S), 25 (B), 17 (R)
Tom McGraw - ???
Jason Prodoehl - 2.5 (S), 25 (B), 5 (R)
Frances Yang - 2.5 (S), 68 (B), 9.3 (R)
John Griffiths - ???
Peter Cross - ???
Mark McKee - 4.25 (S), 247 (B), 44.5 (R) (FINISHER 4/13)
Sunny McKee - 4.8 (S), 202 (B), 35.49 (R) (FINISHER 4/13)
Jim Wirth - .89 (S), 51.5 (B), 18(R)
Jon Nakamura - .5 (S)
Rebecca Tilley - 1 (S), 12 (B), 10 (R)
Bill Hogan - 9.8 (S), 86 (B), 32 (R)
Shannon Moore - .92 (S), 32.1 (B), 28.95
Team Kobold Watch Co - 0, 15 (B), 6 (R)
Jason - ???
Doug Cameron - ???
Bob Morelli - .66 (S), 59.4 (B), 9 (R)
Vince Huang - 3 (R), 124 (B), 2.5 (R)
Micah Dirksen - .3 (S), 19 (B), 11.5 (R)
Team Jamie Lin - .6 (S), 0 (B), 6 (R)
Kaori - .85 (S), 55.75 (B), 18.3 (R)
Team Stefan - ???
Alex - 1.18 (S), 44 (B), 18.8 (R)
Rick Graves - 1.34 (S), 75.5 (B), 13 (R)
Ron Scrivani - 3.2 (S), 27 (B), 4 (R)
Bob Conover - 3 (S), 32 (B), 9 (R)

Kev.