by Suzie Cooney | Sep 26, 2009 | Events:Windsurf SUP Surf Kite Paddleboard Motocross & More, Phil McGain Maui IRONMAN
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...
by Suzie Cooney | Jul 29, 2009 | Phil McGain Maui IRONMAN
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...
by Suzie Cooney | Jul 21, 2009 | Phil McGain Maui IRONMAN
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.
by Suzie Cooney | Jul 12, 2009 | Phil McGain Maui IRONMAN
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...
by Suzie Cooney | Jul 8, 2009 | Events:Windsurf SUP Surf Kite Paddleboard Motocross & More, Phil McGain Maui IRONMAN
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...
by Suzie Cooney | Jun 30, 2009 | Phil McGain Maui IRONMAN
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...