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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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.
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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.
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