Hard-Won Lessons
The races, the rough patches, and what each one taught me. No coaching advice - just an honest record of what it took to get to the line and what happened after.
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Rhinebeck Half Marathon, Sept 26, 2026 β Nor'easter, Injury
by: Igor KrasnoperovPublished on: 27/09/2026Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon 2026 race report: a power-based test race in 30-35 mph wind and rain, a calf and hamstring strain at mile 8, and 2nd in my age group four weeks out from the NYC Marathon.
S.O.S. Triathlon, Aug 30, 2026 β Swim Feet Cramp, Massive PR
by: Igor KrasnoperovPublished on: 31/08/2026I still can't believe my finish time. 5 hours, 47 minutes, 54 seconds at SOS Triathlon 2026 β Survival of the Shawangunks. Going in, I had targets in my head like could I break 6 hours? I didn't just break it. I crushed it!
Ironman Lake Placid, July 19, 2026 β 35 min PR, HR 200
by: Igor KrasnoperovPublished on: 20/07/2026Four minutes into my run, my heart rate hit 180. It never came back down. This wasn't something I expected, and it's changed how I think about racing.
OnondagaMan, May 30, 2026 β Frozen but Not Beaten, 1st AG
by: Igor KrasnoperovPublished on: 31/05/2026A cold, windy Half Ironman tested Igorβs preparation at OnondagaMan 2026, ending with a first-place age-group finish and practical lessons for Lake Placid.
Long Island Half Marathon, May 3, 2026 β PR, 3rd Age Group
by: Igor KrasnoperovPublished on: 04/05/2026Long Island Half Marathon race report: Igor Krasnoperov shares his power-based running strategy, 1:41:38 personal record, 3rd place in age group, and the lessons behind it.
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