tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post2884556285133525764..comments2022-10-04T12:03:36.044-04:00Comments on Chop wood, Carry water: Ironman Chattanooga Race Report: KQ and a Dream Come TrueDanny Roycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01093952240864526732noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-49155592666609336262017-10-01T22:07:58.769-04:002017-10-01T22:07:58.769-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words. I wish you...Thank you so much for your kind words. I wish you the best as well. Thanks for reading!Danny Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093952240864526732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-61036343022507059342017-10-01T12:34:14.619-04:002017-10-01T12:34:14.619-04:00Congratulations on reaching your dream, Danny. I e...Congratulations on reaching your dream, Danny. I enjoyed reading every word of your blog and look forward to following your Kona results during the race and reading your race report after. Wishing you all the best!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295436863262534155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-38808508343590627452017-09-30T20:00:08.690-04:002017-09-30T20:00:08.690-04:00Aravind. Glad to see you are back on track. Pun ...Aravind. Glad to see you are back on track. Pun intended. I love Augusta. It was my first half. Glad to see you were able to get a PR after a some a strenuous health ordeal. Happy to answer any questions about my nutrition.<br /><br />Best of luck and I look forward to chatting more.Danny Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093952240864526732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-39743375749272832672017-09-30T07:38:47.015-04:002017-09-30T07:38:47.015-04:00Danny,
Thanks for the detailed race report.. I hav...Danny,<br />Thanks for the detailed race report.. I have followed your pursuit of a KQ from afar and really psyched that you got it. Congrats! The same day you were racing to KQ I was making my comeback from back surgery in Augusta. I was hoping to break 5 hours but the conditions were a lot more challenging than I was ready for... Had to settle for a PR. As I read thro you report one thing I would like to pick your brain on further is on nutrition. That is going to be my focus for next year. Congrats on Kona... I will be tracking and cheering you on.<br />Best,<br />Aravind. Aravind Immaneninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-21084668443406004542017-09-29T19:50:19.963-04:002017-09-29T19:50:19.963-04:00Mark,
Thank you for your comments and thank you f...Mark,<br /><br />Thank you for your comments and thank you for your service. Congratulations on overcoming your illness and getting back to fighting shape. You will do great just remember to train for those hills. Thank you for your kindness and I hope to run into you at a race at some point.<br /><br />Cheers!Danny Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093952240864526732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-76727373667121794902017-09-29T19:49:59.193-04:002017-09-29T19:49:59.193-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Danny Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093952240864526732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-60459027509055183582017-09-29T15:24:03.800-04:002017-09-29T15:24:03.800-04:00Danny,
Thanks for sharing this! I found it very ...Danny,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this! I found it very inspirational!<br /><br />I am a 53 year old veteran (USAF) and recently started doing shorter distance tri's. I live in Chattanooga and followed the race! Your effort was gargantuan!<br /><br />Several years ago, I got very sick and ballooned up to 330 lbs! Now, I've dropped to a comfy 182! <br /><br />I'm already signed up for Chatt 70.3 in May '18. I'm nervous, but working hard!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your journey! It meant a lot to me and I will remember some of your comments as I train.<br /><br />Good luck at Kona and please keep sharing! You never know who you might touch or how.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06103063862321632092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-83659956669392321062017-09-29T15:16:41.876-04:002017-09-29T15:16:41.876-04:00Danny,
Congratulations on your amazing feat! Wha...Danny,<br /><br />Congratulations on your amazing feat! What an inspirational read. I'm so glad I took the time to read it!<br /><br />I am a Chattanooga resident and followed the race. I am 53 years old and only recently started doing tri's. Only shorter distances so far, but am registered for Chatt 70.3 May '18.<br /><br />I am a veteran and got very sick a few years back. I ballooned to 330 lbs! We'll, I'm better now! Down to 182 and I am loving life right now! I can't wait until May!<br /><br />Your blog was such an inspiration to me! Please keep working and sharing! You never know who you are touching and in what ways.<br /><br />Mark WhittAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06103063862321632092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-68867971332480924512017-09-29T12:51:17.099-04:002017-09-29T12:51:17.099-04:00Thanks Danny. You have help validate a few others...Thanks Danny. You have help validate a few others in the Richmond area that have similar views on Richmond. I think the city may be a good fit. Again, way to go, and MAYBE I will see you in Kona next year. I am torn between selling my bike or re-loading to go faster. This sport can really make your head spin. Take care. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009356737916078362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-20529405942206235302017-09-29T10:09:49.321-04:002017-09-29T10:09:49.321-04:00Thanks Unce E. Someone told once told me that onc...Thanks Unce E. Someone told once told me that once your family thinks you are sick and you need an intervention then you are ready....I was certainly ready. Love youDanny Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093952240864526732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-14869513954776857152017-09-29T10:08:41.160-04:002017-09-29T10:08:41.160-04:00Chris:
Thanks for your comments. Good luck at Ko...Chris:<br /><br />Thanks for your comments. Good luck at Kona, Im sure you will do fantastic. Villu had a fantastic race. Please tell him I said congratulations. Richmond is a pretty amazing place and I really love it. We have mild winters, but the summers are long, hot and humid. We also have the benefit of having the James River right through the middle of the city. Endless open water opportunities with limited critters that can hurt you. I swim almost exclusively in the River from May to October. The tri community here is also outstanding and super supportive. We have limited traffic, low cost of living, and the City continues to grow and expand in terms of culture and social opportunities. Im biased but I think Richmond will be a great choice. If you end up here please don't hesitate to get in touch. We have an awesome group and I would love one more training partner. Cheers and good luck in Kona!Danny Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093952240864526732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-76557988815686265582017-09-29T09:14:55.529-04:002017-09-29T09:14:55.529-04:00Danny, Didn't someone tell you that when you c...Danny, Didn't someone tell you that when you can see your ribs you'll be ready? Amazing! I admire your self discipline and am VERY proud of you! Good luck and God Speed! Love, Uncle E Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227209265808207030.post-31835774833435437902017-09-29T04:15:54.545-04:002017-09-29T04:15:54.545-04:00Danny,
Wow, great report. Congratulations on the ...Danny,<br />Wow, great report. Congratulations on the KQ, you really put the work in and deserve it. <br /><br />I actually leave for Kona tomorrow. It will be my first Kona, and my 3rd IM race having qualified last fall at IM Maryland. I am actually an American diplomat living Tallinn, Estonia. Somewhat new to the full distance, I really owe qualifying to my coach (Marko Albert, veteran pro usually first out (or with the group) of the water in Kona) and our training club (Villu who won your division and was first male overall is a training partner) as I never thought toeing the line in Kona was realistic. It is really a great set up over here (50m pool, dryland conditioning, spring training camps in Spain, etc.), except long winters.<br /><br />So my tour in Estonia is almost over, and I have identified Richmond as a potential location I could move to raise my family. I have 3 boys and a wife who is a multiple IM finisher (not kona yet!). I would love to get your take on the Ironman livability of Richmond? I realize there are pro's and con's to every city, but being someone with similar likes and goals as myself, do you consider the environment conducive to getting in swim, long bikes (safely) and local races/teams?<br /><br />Again, I really admired your post. Enjoy your build for next year. Having a whole year to train for 1 day was awesome, and I was really lucky to make it thru it, leaving no doubt that I did everything I was asked to do to attempt to perform in Kona. Yes, I am worried about the heat, and we won't know the effect it will have on me till Oct 14th, but the goal is to dial back the bike watts (closer to 200) with the plan to run in the 3:20's. Looks good on paper, but thats why people like you and I love this sport. Got to get it done on race day.<br /><br />Sorry for the lengthy note and I look forward to hearing from you.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Chris RohdeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009356737916078362noreply@blogger.com