Age-group triathlete Wesley Hein is preparing for Ironman China 2008. Follow his twice-weekly postings here.
- Road to Ironman ChinaThis blog is relevant anyone planning on doing an Ironman race in 2008.
- The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awryInstead of the 56 mile bike ride and a combined 9 miles of running I would be able to log about 48 feet. Not exactly Ironman training...
- Ironman China Weather Prediction: Hot, Humid, WindyHainan Island is on about the same latitude as Hawaii so it should be no surprise that race day conditions will almost certainly be tropically warm, tropically humid, and tropically windy.
- About the Host Island of HainanMuch like real estate, the three most important factors in deciding an Ironman to race are location, location and location.
- Ironman China Cuisine Forecast and TipsHope you like fish and a lot of it. That said you should be able to find what you need.
- How Advisable Is It to Do a Debut Ironman in China?Inaugural Ironman Races are tough enough, but how smart is it to do one in China?
- Looking for a "Destination" Race?If you are going to beat yourself up for 12 or so hours, why not do it in a desirable tropical location?
- Little Events Leading Up To The Big EventWhen facing a relatively long training ramp-up, I like to interject a few races or other events into the mix.
- Getting Into Ironman China and Getting Into ChinaIM China is 5 months away. Besides training there are a few logistical issues to sort out.
- Ironman China Travel and Accomodations UpdateDevelopments on several fronts for accommodations at Ironman China.
- Interview with Ironman China promoter Murphy Reinschreiber (Part I)Ironman China promoter Murphy Reinschreiber was kind enough to answer questions for us about the event and venue
- Interview with Ironman China promoter Murphy Reinschreiber (Part II)More question and answer with Ironman China promoter Murphy Reinschreiber
- Is it worth going to China to qualify for Kona?Should you go to China to qualify for Kona?
- Wall Street Journal Addresses China Travel MythsA Wall Street Journal Reporter writes of his recent China trip.
- Tis the Season to be ThankfulInjured but still grateful
- Race Logistics: Taking the Easy Way OutCompared to the logistics of participating in Ironman races, swimming, biking and running is easy!
- When a little knee twinge becomes cause for a big worryA lifetime of healthy knees comes to an end
- Things not looking so goodMRI confirms that knee might not be ready for IM training
- Replacing one goal (China IM) with another (recovery) is not easyNew goal for 2008. Fix the knee!
- What I miss most about not training for an IronmanCall me crazy but I really miss the long rides and runs and everything that comes with them.
- U.S. Olympians Will Bring Food to ChinaCompetitors in that "other" sporting event happening this year in China will be bringing their own food. Here's why.
- Should you boycot Ironman China?Are you supporting a repressive regime by participating in IM China?
- Ironman China CountdownYou know you are a triathlete when you gauge time in terms of weeks/days until you start your taper
- Race Week: Ironman ChinaMonday was my departure date for China. Unfortunately I wasn't on the plane.
- Congratulations IM China FinishersHoly cow! Talk about tough conditons....
- Taketh Away and GivethOne of the great things about Triathlon is that you get 3 bites of the apple
- What do you call a triathlete who doesn’t bike or run?The above question is not a joke nor hypothetical.