Suzie Trains Maui BLOG

I was sorry to have missed the very special Maui Marathon. Although, many miles away, a special friend and athlete, Phil McGain was there enjoying the gorgeous scenery and tells the story like many before of his race adventures. His time, an impressive 4 hours 9 minutes, although his goal was to be under 4; [...]

This is the final journal entry of our Maui’s, Phil McGain as he crosses the finish line! As always, entertaining and very inspiring!
“I started to high five and low five anyone who put out there hand and even people who didn’t put out there hand, I was on a high at this point, I was [...]

The first hill is called “THE BEAST”, just before the hill I hear my name being yelled out loud many times, I look across and see that it’s the kid from yesterdays “bike check in” with his Mom, the windsurfers, I throw up my arm with a closed fist, pump it in the air, then look forward again preparing my mind for the first ascent.

Phil writes and recaps part I of the race: The Swim!
“Already I’m hitting people as I stay afloat and they are hitting me, arms, legs, hands, knee’s.”

The big Day. Ironman Germany, European Championship
It’s Thursday now after the race and my head is still fresh from the day. Where to start? Some words run through my [...]

Phil Congratulations to you! We were on the edge, wondering how you did this past Sunday.  Can’t wait to have you back on Maui and come up to house to celebrate. Don’t worry, I’ll only be serving granola mix and maybe some bagels and fruit!  Suzie
Phil wrote on Sunday July 5th 2009 “amazing race. very [...]

Phil McGain writes from Germany one week before the IRONMAN this Sunday!
“I’m here in Germany, 6 more days left.
The past week has been a time to control the training. They say the “taper period” is one of the most important aspects for the preparation to race day.
After my last long ride last Monday, Tuesday was [...]

Phil writes today:
“Two weeks to go and feeling good. “
 
Last Friday was time to hit the road again on the bike and get a short bike workout in. Headed out early from Paia and went across to Kihie. I hit 40 MPH on the way across and then heading back I realized why, it was [...]

Thanks Billy for the note!  Suzie

Tell Phil not to go out too hard in the run no matter how good he feels.  There is nothing like the wall, particularly after a 2.4 mile swim and a 112 bike.  I know from experience…It really takes discipline, because he will have adrenaline coming off the bike and [...]

Enjoy and get inspired from our local Ironman, Phil McGain; a true picture of health. 
A count down to an Ironman.

Three weeks out and the adrenalin is already building. I go to sleep at night thinking about my nutrition on the bike, the experts say this is one of the key areas, so I want to [...]

before the start of the Hawaii half Ironman on Hapuna beach, Big Island

For those of you who know Phil, he is one of the most amazing athletes I’ve ever seen in training.  Besides blowing by my on the water, it seems like every you go, there’s Phil on the bike, Phil on the road, and [...]