This was the second time I raced this event. I was really looking forward to it. I had a pretty solid build and I felt fitter then ever before, thanks to coach Cotter and Team Hard Yards.
The swim went well. I had a hard time staying with the group because i was in the third wave and we had to swim around tons of people. I really dont like that but what are you going to do.
For some reason i always feel like I have a hard time during this swim. I am not sure why but I just do. I came out of the water in low 23 min which is a PR for me and I was right with the first group.
I could tell it was going to be a good race as soon as I was running into t1. I felt strong my legs felt ready. I have never felt that good before during any race.
As i was running to my bike some dude tapped me on the shoulder and said "thanks for the pull". I looked back and I had led about 10 people out of the water. "Whatever"
The bike is my favorite part of this race. 4 laps, fast course, tight turns, good stuff. I felt good right away and was able to move. I was 6 min faster then last year so I am pretty stocked about that. During the last few miles of the bike ride I could tell it was getting hot. Didnt matter, not this year, I was ready.
Rolling towards the dismount line I am always a little nervous about how are my legs going to feel during the first few steps. Well, the felt GOOD. I was in and out of t2 in no time.
I had a pretty good plan for the run. Good pace for the first lap all out for the second lap. Well that didnt work.
I ran the first 5k in 18 and some change. i was still feeling great. But with about 2 miles left I started to feel the heat. It got hot really really quick. I started to slow down A LOT. But thats ok because I still ran 8 min faster then last year.
Overall I was 14th in AG and 68 OA. Missing top 10 by 50 seconds and 13 min faster then last year.
Thank you Team Krauss for coming out and cheering and thank you for coach Cotter for pushing me to new limits.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Rookie Race Report (RRR)
Last sunday (mothers day) was the rookie triathlon in New Braunfels. This was the second time for me to race at this event. Last year I finished 3rd in my AG and I was hoping for another top 3 finish this year.
The swim went well. I was in the first group which consisted of 5 people. No one was willing to do any work so we kind of just swam along with out anyone pushing the pace. I had told myself not to be the one that does all the work during the swim. As soon as I hit land I bolted out of the water and into transition. I grabbed my bike and of I was. As i crossed the mount line I jumped onto my bike and my left shoe popped off and hit the ground as I rolled away with only one show. I had to stop go back grab it and put it on before I could ride of (super annoying). By this time I had lost about 25 seconds to the other dudes. I dug deep and cought back up after about 5 miles into the ride. I think we were a group of 6. We dropped 2 and when we hit transition again I was in third ready to put down the hammer on the run.
I put on my left shoe, no problem, i put on my right shoe and my sole had moved so I couldnt put it on. I had to sit down and work on it and lost another 20 seconds. As I watched everybody run out I was still sitting on the ground dealing with this shoe. Finally I got it on and it was fire in the hole.
I was not able to catch back up to the group but I did pass one guy. I came in 4th with only seconds behind 3rd.
Overall I am super happy with the result. Coach Cotter has really put together a great program for me and it seems to be working. Thanks HARD YARDS.
And thank you SUE for all the support and for hanging out at the race on mothers day., your hot.
Next up Cap tex
TNK OUT
The swim went well. I was in the first group which consisted of 5 people. No one was willing to do any work so we kind of just swam along with out anyone pushing the pace. I had told myself not to be the one that does all the work during the swim. As soon as I hit land I bolted out of the water and into transition. I grabbed my bike and of I was. As i crossed the mount line I jumped onto my bike and my left shoe popped off and hit the ground as I rolled away with only one show. I had to stop go back grab it and put it on before I could ride of (super annoying). By this time I had lost about 25 seconds to the other dudes. I dug deep and cought back up after about 5 miles into the ride. I think we were a group of 6. We dropped 2 and when we hit transition again I was in third ready to put down the hammer on the run.
I put on my left shoe, no problem, i put on my right shoe and my sole had moved so I couldnt put it on. I had to sit down and work on it and lost another 20 seconds. As I watched everybody run out I was still sitting on the ground dealing with this shoe. Finally I got it on and it was fire in the hole.
I was not able to catch back up to the group but I did pass one guy. I came in 4th with only seconds behind 3rd.
Overall I am super happy with the result. Coach Cotter has really put together a great program for me and it seems to be working. Thanks HARD YARDS.
And thank you SUE for all the support and for hanging out at the race on mothers day., your hot.
Next up Cap tex
TNK OUT
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Quick update
Its been a while since the last update and i promise i will try to get back into it. A lot has changed training and racing wise since the last time.
In a nut shell:
Went out to New orleans and raced the 70.3 event out there. I had pretty high hopes which came falling down pretty hard and quick. i guess I just was not as fit as i thought I was.
Swim
I had swam a shit load two months before the race about 5000 yards a day 6 days a week so i was fit as a fish :) but come race day my confidence was in the shitter. So long story short I was cought in the slow pack and it took me forever to get out of it and I lost about 4 to 5 min.
Bike
Had a really solid bike ride 2:30:00 which was 15 min faster then the last time, YAY
Once mile 50 hit so did the cramps right then I knew the run was going to sucks asssssss.
Run
i run the first mile in 7:30 and then had to walk the other 12. I am not even going to post my finish time because it SUCKS.
I really wanted to break 5 hours and I thought I had it after my good bike but NOPE. Got to be good at all three.
Finally found a coach. James Cotter. This guy is the SHIT.
Going to race "the rookie" this weekend and I cant wait. This will be the second time that I am racing this event and last year it was a lot of fun.
TNK out
In a nut shell:
Went out to New orleans and raced the 70.3 event out there. I had pretty high hopes which came falling down pretty hard and quick. i guess I just was not as fit as i thought I was.
Swim
I had swam a shit load two months before the race about 5000 yards a day 6 days a week so i was fit as a fish :) but come race day my confidence was in the shitter. So long story short I was cought in the slow pack and it took me forever to get out of it and I lost about 4 to 5 min.
Bike
Had a really solid bike ride 2:30:00 which was 15 min faster then the last time, YAY
Once mile 50 hit so did the cramps right then I knew the run was going to sucks asssssss.
Run
i run the first mile in 7:30 and then had to walk the other 12. I am not even going to post my finish time because it SUCKS.
I really wanted to break 5 hours and I thought I had it after my good bike but NOPE. Got to be good at all three.
Finally found a coach. James Cotter. This guy is the SHIT.
Going to race "the rookie" this weekend and I cant wait. This will be the second time that I am racing this event and last year it was a lot of fun.
TNK out
Thursday, January 15, 2009
09 Season
So far training has been going very well. I am starting to get some of my fitness back. I am definatly getting stronger in the pool and on the run. The only thing that I am lacking is biking. Its so damn cold, and I dont have a trainer so I hit the spin classes at the gym, and try to ride at least twice a week outside, but I can tell I have to up this total starting next week or I will not be ready for 70.3 NO.
Pinched a nerve in my back yesterday, so I decided to take of today so it can get better, and it seems to be working. Back in the pool again tomorrow bright and early @ 5:30AM and then hopefully a medium run or a ride. I am planning on riding sat and sunday as well.
Lets hope the weather gets a little better, I hate WINTER.
Train hard
TNK out
Pinched a nerve in my back yesterday, so I decided to take of today so it can get better, and it seems to be working. Back in the pool again tomorrow bright and early @ 5:30AM and then hopefully a medium run or a ride. I am planning on riding sat and sunday as well.
Lets hope the weather gets a little better, I hate WINTER.
Train hard
TNK out
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2009 what what
First day of the new year which is also first day of the new season for me. HELL YEAH. I had a lot of fun during off season but I am definatly ready to start training again. My body has recovered from last season and from all the off season parting is ready to be turned back into a lean mean fighting machine (hahahahahaha).
I got a little head start this week and started to swim in the morings, and it is so goooooooood. Definatly lost some fitness in the pool but I am sure i will have it back in 2 to 3 weeks and then build on top of it. I will be swimming 6 days a week, monday through saturday @ 24 hour fitness lake creek and as soon as it gets warmer I will be at "El Salido Pool" (best and fastest pool ever).
I am super stoked to get back on the bike and pound out the miles. This season I am approaching biking a little different. I have tons of new workouts that should make fast as hell this year. I am really hoping I can better my half ironman (on the bike) time by 15 minutes which would bring me in at 2:30. I definatly think I can do this, 15 sounds like a lot but like I said I can do this and I am going to do it, no doubt in my mind.
I am registered to race New Orleans 70.3 in April. I am planning on doing 3 70.3 events and then as many local ones as I can ( cap tex, rookie, FYF, ........)
I will start posting on the regular again.
Train Hard.
TNK OUT
I got a little head start this week and started to swim in the morings, and it is so goooooooood. Definatly lost some fitness in the pool but I am sure i will have it back in 2 to 3 weeks and then build on top of it. I will be swimming 6 days a week, monday through saturday @ 24 hour fitness lake creek and as soon as it gets warmer I will be at "El Salido Pool" (best and fastest pool ever).
I am super stoked to get back on the bike and pound out the miles. This season I am approaching biking a little different. I have tons of new workouts that should make fast as hell this year. I am really hoping I can better my half ironman (on the bike) time by 15 minutes which would bring me in at 2:30. I definatly think I can do this, 15 sounds like a lot but like I said I can do this and I am going to do it, no doubt in my mind.
I am registered to race New Orleans 70.3 in April. I am planning on doing 3 70.3 events and then as many local ones as I can ( cap tex, rookie, FYF, ........)
I will start posting on the regular again.
Train Hard.
TNK OUT
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Life vs. Tri
15 more days until race day. I can not wait. My traing is coming to an end, WOW. I can believe that I am almost there. I cant wait to turn down the training volume, and I mean way down. I dont even remember what it is like to ride my bike just for fun, or just to go on a run not knowing the distance or time.
I miss calling up my friends and saying "hey lets ride saturday, and then have some beers". I miss sunday breakfast with my family. But soon all will be back to normal, or will it. I hope I can remember what normal live is like. One thing I can definatly remember is "sleeping in", man thats a big one. No more alarms on the weekends. No more 9:30PM bed times. I cant wait to spend time with Susan, sure we spend time now but its fast time.
I cant wait to take the kids to school and to do the kids marathon with Daisy.
Three months does not sound that long but training everyday or atleast in 10 to 12 day blocks then taking one day of, its a lot, a shit load.
I could not have done this without team Krauss. I am sure it has been as hard on them as it has been on me.
Not swimming tomorrow in the AM because of work but then hard bike in the PM. I will make the swim up on saturday.
TNK OUT
I miss calling up my friends and saying "hey lets ride saturday, and then have some beers". I miss sunday breakfast with my family. But soon all will be back to normal, or will it. I hope I can remember what normal live is like. One thing I can definatly remember is "sleeping in", man thats a big one. No more alarms on the weekends. No more 9:30PM bed times. I cant wait to spend time with Susan, sure we spend time now but its fast time.
I cant wait to take the kids to school and to do the kids marathon with Daisy.
Three months does not sound that long but training everyday or atleast in 10 to 12 day blocks then taking one day of, its a lot, a shit load.
I could not have done this without team Krauss. I am sure it has been as hard on them as it has been on me.
Not swimming tomorrow in the AM because of work but then hard bike in the PM. I will make the swim up on saturday.
TNK OUT
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
More Updates
So I finallybought some new running shoes. Man it was about time. I had my old Nikes fro about 6 months. I might as well have run with just socks. My new shoe is pretty sick, I like it a lot and the kiddos gave me the thumbs up so thats important.
Just over 1400 miles in the last 2.5 months. As you can see I started using the "Salt Stick" and this things really works, at least for me because I am a super heavy sweater.
TNK OUT
This thing is pretty mean, a lot of support in the front which is key for me. I have put about 40 miles in this shoe and so far no complaints.
The next new thing I got was a new seat for my bike. Actually my little bro hooked it up for my b day. So this thing is suuuuper sick. I have not gone num in my feet and other parts since i have been using it. I cant believe hoe much of a difference the seat can make. It feels like I have more power too.
And the last update I have is the most important one. This one means more to me then anything else. SUSAN got one in the oven. YEAH I am so stocked, a baby is on the way. i can not wait. Only 8 months until the baby come. Hopefully it will be a boy. If it s boy his name will be "Lars Gunner Guenter Krauss" and if its a girl his name will be " Lani ..... ..... Krauss" Have not figured out the middle names for a girl. Daisy and Lily are stoked as well. New memenber for "Tem Krauss".
22 days until race day. I can not wait. I feel great, I am ready. I hope I can put it all together. training has been going SO well. I have been putting in a lot of time on the bike. I really want to have a strong bike. Here is proof that I have been riding hard the last 4 months.
Just over 1400 miles in the last 2.5 months. As you can see I started using the "Salt Stick" and this things really works, at least for me because I am a super heavy sweater.TNK OUT
LONGHORN 70.3
One of my favorite athletes in the world is coming to Austin to race the Longhorn 70.3. It Bree Wee. I have never met her, I have only read her blog and people told me stories. So is BAD ASS.
More later
TNK
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More later
TNK
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
32 Days left
Only 32 days until the big race. I can believe that it is so close, and I cant wait to see if all the HARD training is going to pay out. I bet it will. I feel great, I am in the best shape of my life. I can swim, bike and run faster then I ever have.
I am pretty sure that by now I have put 100's of hours into the saddle and 100's of hours into my running shoes. My body is responding very well to the training. I can not believe that I can train my body to accomplish what it has accomplished in the last few months. I have learned more about my body in the last three months then I ever have before.
I cant wait to race and give it 100%. Team Krauss rules
TNK out
I am pretty sure that by now I have put 100's of hours into the saddle and 100's of hours into my running shoes. My body is responding very well to the training. I can not believe that I can train my body to accomplish what it has accomplished in the last few months. I have learned more about my body in the last three months then I ever have before.
I cant wait to race and give it 100%. Team Krauss rules
TNK out
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Once again
Once again all I can say is I am sorry for not posting anything in sooo long. but I have not had any time for anything. So here is a quick update.
Training is going really well. Only one month away from the big race. I cant wait.
I finally bought new running shoes, still getting used to them, but so far they seem to be OK.
About two weeks ago I finally broke the 1,000 mile mark on my bike, YAY.
I have been riding and running A LOT. I just started serious swim training back up. It will take a few days until I am back into it.
Ill make sure to post everyday or at least every other day from now on.
TNK
Training is going really well. Only one month away from the big race. I cant wait.
I finally bought new running shoes, still getting used to them, but so far they seem to be OK.
About two weeks ago I finally broke the 1,000 mile mark on my bike, YAY.
I have been riding and running A LOT. I just started serious swim training back up. It will take a few days until I am back into it.
Ill make sure to post everyday or at least every other day from now on.
TNK
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Update
Sorry that I have been tardy on posting. The last 10 days have been pretty crazy, not really because of training but because of Swaps birthday part last sunday and then my birthday on thursday. And on top of all that I got a new job with requires much more then I thought it would.
Training has been lacking a little. I know, it sucks and I really hate myself for it, but what can you do. Had two pretty solid days yesterday and today. SO hopefully I can focus more now and be back in the swing of things starting tomorrow.
Sorry this is short, but I am beat.
TNK out
Training has been lacking a little. I know, it sucks and I really hate myself for it, but what can you do. Had two pretty solid days yesterday and today. SO hopefully I can focus more now and be back in the swing of things starting tomorrow.
Sorry this is short, but I am beat.
TNK out
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Man, what a day
Rain all day long. SO lame, couldnt ride my bike like I wanted to, could not even go run. Maybe this is a good thing so my leg gets a little more rest. But WTF. Now I can only get 3 bikes in this week and I dont even know how I can get another run besides the brick on sunday. GD.
Went to the gym for about an hour. Did some leg workouts and some core (i guess). I am bummed I hate days like this. Hopefully tomorrow the weather will be better and I can ride, man I have to ride and more then that I WANT to ride. October is coming up fast (or maybe not), I hate when thigs dont go like I planned. Maybe I just need to chill, what are a few not so good days. I guess I still have a lot of time.
Whatever
TNK out
Went to the gym for about an hour. Did some leg workouts and some core (i guess). I am bummed I hate days like this. Hopefully tomorrow the weather will be better and I can ride, man I have to ride and more then that I WANT to ride. October is coming up fast (or maybe not), I hate when thigs dont go like I planned. Maybe I just need to chill, what are a few not so good days. I guess I still have a lot of time.
Whatever
TNK out
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Good day
So i need to get this of my mind. I wanted to run 9 miles in the hills today and after about 5 miles my lower leg hurt so bad I had to call it quits. I really hate when stuf f like this happens. i know it is the right thing to do so I dont hurt it more. BUT I HATE IT. Oh well, tomorrow is another day.
Weather was pretty crazy today, huricane Dolly made landfall in south Texas this morning and some of it made it up here late in the afternoon. So part of my run was in pouring rain, which is really nice after running in 100 degree weather for the last 4 weeks.
Swim this morning went well. I swan the 1500 meters 4 minutes faster then I ever have. Maybe taking 2 weeks of swimming was a good idea.
Thats all
TNK out
Weather was pretty crazy today, huricane Dolly made landfall in south Texas this morning and some of it made it up here late in the afternoon. So part of my run was in pouring rain, which is really nice after running in 100 degree weather for the last 4 weeks.
Swim this morning went well. I swan the 1500 meters 4 minutes faster then I ever have. Maybe taking 2 weeks of swimming was a good idea.
Thats all
TNK out
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
What a day
Today was a great day. As I had mentioned in yesterdays post Swaps turned 4 today. We had such a fun day. It started with me getting of work early and coming to unwrap PRESENTS. She was so stoked, and so was Sus and I. The we went to Barton Springs Pool. We had a blast playing in the water and getting cotten candy and ice cream.
Then we went home for just about an hour and then went to CHUCK E. CHEESE's. It was off the chain. At first I went in there telling myself that I was going to stick to my diet and not eat Pizza. But about 5 min into playing games and having the best time with my girls that was over. I eat Pizza like I have never had it before and drank cherry coke like there is no tomorrow, and it was so worth it.
So no training today and pizza and soda = great day.
Back on schedule tomorrow. Swimming in the AM and then hopefully riding my bike. News is saying that a hurricane is coming so that might 86 the bike, my Plan B is a 9 mile run (rain or shine).
I dont know if Susa (my gf) reads this but if you do, thank you for supporting my training and always pushing me to tain harder and longer. YOU ARE THE BEST
Once again happy birthday Swaps.
TNK out
Then we went home for just about an hour and then went to CHUCK E. CHEESE's. It was off the chain. At first I went in there telling myself that I was going to stick to my diet and not eat Pizza. But about 5 min into playing games and having the best time with my girls that was over. I eat Pizza like I have never had it before and drank cherry coke like there is no tomorrow, and it was so worth it.
So no training today and pizza and soda = great day.
Back on schedule tomorrow. Swimming in the AM and then hopefully riding my bike. News is saying that a hurricane is coming so that might 86 the bike, my Plan B is a 9 mile run (rain or shine).
I dont know if Susa (my gf) reads this but if you do, thank you for supporting my training and always pushing me to tain harder and longer. YOU ARE THE BEST
Once again happy birthday Swaps.
TNK out
Monday, July 21, 2008
Update
Sorry that it is has been a few days since my last post. I dont really have an excuse besides that I have been to tiered and lazy.
I want to start this post with announcing that we have a new member here at "Team Krauss". His name is Fritz.
I want to start this post with announcing that we have a new member here at "Team Krauss". His name is Fritz.
He is super cool. He might be a little dog but he has a very big attitude. He will be sporting some sweet "Team Krauss" wear at the next race.
My half ironman training has been going really well. It has been hard, really hard, but I can feel a difference. I can fell my legs getting stronger as well as the rest of my body including my mind. After a long training day I am mentally just as tiered as I am physically. I never noticed how much training can affect your mind, some is good, but most of it is physical stress turns into mental stress.
The best example is, I was doing a pretty hard brick yesterday (40 mile bike HARD, 10 mile run right of the bike HARD). I was feeling good after the bike but 7 miles into the run I was done. It was hot and humid all I wanted to do was quit. Once you are that stage it is really hard to keep going. Your body is screaming at you to stop, but my mind fights back and tells me not to quit, "You have come this far, you can finish, only 3 more miles, dont be a pussy you already ran 7, keep going, this is suppose to hurt, train like you race HARD, how bad do you want this, this is what is going to make the difference when everybody is hurting at the end of the race,quitters never win and winners never quit, GO GO GO".
My girlfriend asks me why I do this to myself, why do I train until I can go anymore. I didnt have a good answer to this until actually right no.
I saw this guy speak one day when I was living in Hwai'i. His name was Rick Rigsby and he said: "Good is not good enough when it can be better, better is not good enough when it can be best". When you think about it he is so right. Why settle with something good when you can make it better.
HAHA sorry that section is a little deep, but to everyone that has raced and knows what it feels like to hurt so bad that you want to stop, will understand.
BTW SWAPS is turning the big 4 tomorrow. YEAH PARTY TIME
TNK out
Monday, July 14, 2008
Meet Fritz
So today Susan decided to bring home a new member for team Krauss. He weighs in at 1.5 lbs and is just a little bigger then my hand, and his name is "Fritz".
This is all I am saying, the picture can speak for itself.
TNK out
This is all I am saying, the picture can speak for itself.
TNK out
Sunday, July 13, 2008
What a weekend
Man what a weekend. I am beat, physically and mentally.
Friday my buddy Kevin and I did some speed work at the track. it went really well. Kevin is a great runner, he has no problem running 5:30 miles , so he really pushed me and I was able to put down some PR's.
Saturday morning i went on a 40 mile ride, rode pretty hard felt really. I think I am getting stronger on the bike (at least I hope so).
Sunday went and rode again, 40 miles, then straight of the bike I ran 6 miles. I really wanted to run at least 8, but I was dead, and it was getting super hot.
Cant wait for tomorrow, I am going swimming in the AM and hard hill ride in the PM.
So far training is going well. I hope it will all be worth it in the end.
TNK out
Friday my buddy Kevin and I did some speed work at the track. it went really well. Kevin is a great runner, he has no problem running 5:30 miles , so he really pushed me and I was able to put down some PR's.
Saturday morning i went on a 40 mile ride, rode pretty hard felt really. I think I am getting stronger on the bike (at least I hope so).
Sunday went and rode again, 40 miles, then straight of the bike I ran 6 miles. I really wanted to run at least 8, but I was dead, and it was getting super hot.
Cant wait for tomorrow, I am going swimming in the AM and hard hill ride in the PM.
So far training is going well. I hope it will all be worth it in the end.
TNK out
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Update
First of all I hope everybody had a great 4th of July. Since I am not American it doesnt really mean anything to me but it is always nice to have a day to relax.
Team Krauss took it pretty easy on the 4th. We had some BBQ, Beers and some pretty good fireworks.
The next day my training for the 70.3 race here in Austin started. My friend Brent and i went for a nice 45 mile bike around. It was super hot, but it was a good ride. Climbed some pretty good hills, they were short but steep.
The next day was a 5 mile tempo run with hills.
Monday hit the gym for hour tempo bike and then some mile repeats all at 6:30 per mile. This is good news I am getting faster.
Tuesday was my OFF day, all I did was chill and then we got lucky and my mother took us out to a SUPER dinner.
Today 8 mile run with hills, went pretty good, I really feel like I am getting fitter and stronger.
My calfs have been pretty sore after my runs, I guess it is time for some new trainers, as well i really need to get some shoes that I can run 10 plus miles with out my calfs hurting.
That is all for now. I will post more regularly again SORRY
TNK out
Team Krauss took it pretty easy on the 4th. We had some BBQ, Beers and some pretty good fireworks.
The next day my training for the 70.3 race here in Austin started. My friend Brent and i went for a nice 45 mile bike around. It was super hot, but it was a good ride. Climbed some pretty good hills, they were short but steep.
The next day was a 5 mile tempo run with hills.
Monday hit the gym for hour tempo bike and then some mile repeats all at 6:30 per mile. This is good news I am getting faster.
Tuesday was my OFF day, all I did was chill and then we got lucky and my mother took us out to a SUPER dinner.
Today 8 mile run with hills, went pretty good, I really feel like I am getting fitter and stronger.
My calfs have been pretty sore after my runs, I guess it is time for some new trainers, as well i really need to get some shoes that I can run 10 plus miles with out my calfs hurting.
That is all for now. I will post more regularly again SORRY
TNK out
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Quickie
Will post an update tomorrow. Just really quick, 1/2 ironman training started.
Good weekend, hard bike, easy run........
More tmorrow
TNK out
Good weekend, hard bike, easy run........
More tmorrow
TNK out
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Team Krauss
Something I have not talked about is the team I race for. It is called " Team Krauss". Team Krauss consists of the members of my family that come and support me at most if not all of my races. I am very lucky to have these people that are willing to stand around for hours, while I race around and they get to see me for a total of about 3 minutes in 2 hours.
The man in the back is my dad "Guen", he usually only attends the big races due to his very busy work schedule which has him on airplanes going from east to west and west to south all the time.
The lady in the back my mother aka "DSD, Dag, Dagemeister, Dag mother fuin Mar, der fuhrer......" She comes to all my races. And no matter how loud it is, i can always hear her screaming something at me that gets me to keep going when it hurts.
The young lady in the middle is Susan aka "Sue, Sus, Chula, Bears, Barchen, Nani, my ball and chain....". Sue has been at all but one (a duathlon) races. She always pushes me and always gets me motivated to train, even when I am sleepy and all I want to do is sleep.
The dude in the green is Phil aka "kleine schwanzchen, kleine.........." my bro. He is just like my mother when it comes to racing. The two people that I can for sure hear no matter how loud it is, are Phil and Dag. Phil usually screams german motivational quotes at me (laughing so hard right now).
The two girl are Daisy and Lily (my kiddos). Daisy aka "D, Dizzel, Dis Das Razmataz, Dais.............." is 7 years old and gets more stoked then me on race day. Once those little eyes are open it is 100 % energy until the race is over. No body can ring a cow bell like she can.
Lily aka " Cutson, McGilly cutties, cutties, B, SWAPS......" is 3 about to turn 4. To be honest i dont think she really cares to much. She always cheers me on and is stoked but I think she would be just as stoked at home chilling. But thats ok, because it must hard being 3 and having to wake up at 4 am so dad can do his shinanigans.
So thats Team Krauss
TNK out
P.S. Lady in front is Romy
The man in the back is my dad "Guen", he usually only attends the big races due to his very busy work schedule which has him on airplanes going from east to west and west to south all the time.
The lady in the back my mother aka "DSD, Dag, Dagemeister, Dag mother fuin Mar, der fuhrer......" She comes to all my races. And no matter how loud it is, i can always hear her screaming something at me that gets me to keep going when it hurts.
The young lady in the middle is Susan aka "Sue, Sus, Chula, Bears, Barchen, Nani, my ball and chain....". Sue has been at all but one (a duathlon) races. She always pushes me and always gets me motivated to train, even when I am sleepy and all I want to do is sleep.
The dude in the green is Phil aka "kleine schwanzchen, kleine.........." my bro. He is just like my mother when it comes to racing. The two people that I can for sure hear no matter how loud it is, are Phil and Dag. Phil usually screams german motivational quotes at me (laughing so hard right now).
The two girl are Daisy and Lily (my kiddos). Daisy aka "D, Dizzel, Dis Das Razmataz, Dais.............." is 7 years old and gets more stoked then me on race day. Once those little eyes are open it is 100 % energy until the race is over. No body can ring a cow bell like she can.
Lily aka " Cutson, McGilly cutties, cutties, B, SWAPS......" is 3 about to turn 4. To be honest i dont think she really cares to much. She always cheers me on and is stoked but I think she would be just as stoked at home chilling. But thats ok, because it must hard being 3 and having to wake up at 4 am so dad can do his shinanigans.
So thats Team Krauss
TNK out
P.S. Lady in front is Romy
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