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| Kevin and Amy Barr - The day before Ironman Lake Placid |
Birthplace? -- Grand Forks, North Dakota
Are you signed up for IM Texas? Why or why not? -- Yes. Just had to secure a spot. Peer pressure made me do it. :)
Will this (is Kona in your instance) be your first attempt at an Ironman? -- Yes.
Will you/did you get an MDot tattoo after your first Ironman? -- Ummm, ask me afterward! I'm undecided.
What triathlon/running/cycling clubs do you belong to? -- Lonestar Multisport and Conroe Triathletes.
Do you train with anyone (i.e. training group)? -- Mostly alone, due to scheduling. Occasionally group rides; non-specific groups.
Are you coached by anyone? -- No.
If not, do you follow a formal training plan? -- Training Peaks currently. Used Mark Allen previously and listen to Endurance Nation via Kevin.
How many hours a week do you spend training (overall and at each discipline)? -- On average, about 20 (2-4 run, 2-4 swim, 2-6 brick, 4-9 bike, 1.5-3 Bikram Yoga).
When was your first triathlon? -- 2008 CB&I.
How did you do? -- I survived. (I was) completely gased, but smiling and so proud.
Why did you get into the sport? -- Wanted to ride my Dad's bike: to honor his memory. Also, a comeback of sorts for me mentally and physically.
What have you learned about yourself while pursuing triathlon/Ironman? -- More than I can type in a blog. Summarized: I am NOT alone and I CAN do this.
Which of the three disciplines is your strongest? -- The bike.
What's your favorite triathlon distance? -- Olympic.
Favorite race? -- I sure hope it's Kona!
What's your bucket list race? -- Ford Ironman World Championship.
One piece of gear or gadget that you can't do without? -- My Adamo saddle.
What's your favorite training routine? -- Intervals or the long bricks. Such a feeling of accomplishment!
What are some of your favorite routes (biking or running)? -- Flintridge for running. Biking on rolling hills ... "TGFD-thank God for downhills!!"
What foods are most critical in your training? -- Complex carbs and RECOVERY!! Branch Chain AA's foshizzle.
Who or what gets you out of bed to train on bad days/freezing rain/100 degree heat? -- That upcoming race ... FEAR alone works for me.
What has had the greatest impact on your progress as an athlete? -- Time, experience and trial and error. Nutrition.
How has triathlon changed your life? -- Another book (that could be written). Stronger both physically and mentally which brings me closer to my hubby and balances me ... calm MOMMY just works better!!
Favorite website(s)? -- Ironman.com and Facebook.
If you were the God of triathlons for one day, what change would you make? -- Cool tri-clothes for WOMEN! Seriously, this should be addressed.
Favorite triathlete? -- Crowie & Chrissie.
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport? -- Olympic athletes. Yes, they are all amazing.
Favorite city (or cities) to visit? -- Boulder or Denver, Colorado during the summer.
Bucket list (1 to 5 things) - Finish the Ford Ironman World Championship, Tahitian trip to one of those over-water hut things, and to tour the United States with my family in an RV.
Favorite quote or motto? -- Currently, "Courage... is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is ... more important than fear." - Ambrose Rednoon
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