Jordan Rapp

ITPMan Triathlon9.29.2007 - Darien, CTAfter a quick swing to Interbike mid-week, I was back in action six days after my previous race with a chance to defend my overall win from '06 at the ITPMan Triathlon. The ITPMan benefits the ITP Foundation, which is working to cure Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a blood disease that … Continue reading Got Platelets?

Nutmeg State Half-Ironman9.23.2007 - Washington, CTSo after the long break following IMC, I finally returned to racing at the Nutmeg Half-Ironman. The race was two weeks ago, but they were two hectic weeks with a trip to Interbike, another race, and some more travel. Did I mention travel? And some more travelling... So I'm finally … Continue reading 3rd Time’s The… Well, It’s Something…

I started writing this in response to a question on SlowTwitch.com's forum about how much prize money Ironman winners receive. My answer grew a bit long and off track, so I decided I'd rather post it here. So here are my thoughts on making a living as a Ironman (or, more specifically, non-ITU) pro:Most pros … Continue reading Ironman Financials…

In response to my claim that it is scientifically proven that you get stupider the harder you exercise, Jonathon "Jonnyo" Caron offered the following bit of wisdom, "yes...... you are right.... we do get stupid sometimes.... like that time that you went icing your legs in the ocean and end up in a airplane flying … Continue reading The Wisdom of The Jonnyo

Thanks to super lensman Van PrattHeading out on the BikeComing back into T2 Heading out onto the Run

Pre-Race Buildup to Ironman CanadaThis past Thursday, I got some bad news. The TriOneOOne season finale in Woodlands, TX (suburb of Houston) was cancelled. From the beginning of the year, this series had been my focus. The money was great, HFP racing puts on great events, and I liked the distance (it is quite bike-centric, … Continue reading The Calm Before The Storm

Ironman Canada8.26.2007 - Penticton, BC, CanadaRace morning was pretty standard. Normal breakfast, etc. At the race site, it was amazing to see so many people (almost 2,500); other than that, nothing of note. Bodymarking, pump the tires, use the portajohn, etc. All the standard stuff. Got my wetsuit on and went out for my warm-up. … Continue reading Jamaica No Problem

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Kelowna Apple ITU Pan-American Cup8.19.2007 - Kelowna, BC, CanadaSo, with training going really well, it seemed like a good idea to put that fitness to good use and to test out the legs. It's one thing to have good workouts. It's another thing altogether to put it together in a race. I also thought it … Continue reading How To Make New Friends Racing…

Spirit of Racine Half Ironman7.22.2007 - Racine, WII think I'm the dumbest person ever. I missed a turn... Again. I was in third place at the time and riding strong. I rode an extra 20 miles, then finally got back on course, and finished up the day with a solid half-marathon to complete a very … Continue reading Hello Brain? Are You There?