How 75 Became My Best Ironman Year Yet – Rick Burgess’ Story

Caption: Rick and Elaine Burgess at the 2024 Morro Bay 70.3 swim start.

Stamina, Strength, and Wild Goals

When does getting older mean getting better? That’s the question I asked myself after completing Ironman California in late 2022. It was my fifth full-distance Ironman, and while my time of 15:45 wasn’t remarkable, crossing the finish line is always a win. Later, I realized I was the oldest finisher among the 2,600 participants. At 73, that achievement sparked a thought: If I could do this at 73, what could I accomplish at 75?

Inspired, my wife Elaine and I decided to celebrate my upcoming 75th birthday by taking on all five California Ironman races in 2024—Oceanside 70.3, Morro Bay 70.3, Santa Cruz 70.3, Ironman California 140.6, and Indian Wells 70.3. The word celebrate felt deliberate since there are no guarantees at this stage of life. Each race would honor the health and strength I’d been given while aiming to see what was possible.

Building on a Lifetime of Triathlons

I’ve been competing in triathlons for 25 years, with my first full Ironman at Panama City in 2004. I was a runner in my late 40s. When I tweaked my back one summer, my physical therapist encouraged me to swim while recovering. Over the next few months, I worked up to swimming over a mile. I thought, I can run, I have a bike, and now I can manage the swim. I should do a triathlon.

The first year (2001), I signed up for three tri’s – a Sprint (Uvas) and two Olympic (San Jose and Santa Cruz) distances – and an aquathlon, all in the Bay Area. I still remember coming out of the water in the sprint. My bike, a mountain bike, was the only one left in T1. The next year I did the same Sprint and an Olympic tri, but added two 70.3’s: Vineman-Santa Rosa and Big Kahuna-Santa Cruz. I was off!

During that time, I was a good runner and an average swimmer and cyclist, solidly middle-of-the-pack. Over time, as the field in my age group thinned, my rankings improved.

Achieving All-World Athlete Ranking

IRONMAN® ranks all athletes worldwide that complete an Ironman race, called the All World Athlete program. The top 2% in each age group earn Gold, the next 5% Silver and the next 10% Bronze. My first Bronze award came while competing in the 65-69 age group. I earned a second Bronze while competing in the 70-74 age group.

I really enjoyed the challenge of triathlons. Having finished the Boston Marathon six times, I was a comfortable and competitive runner. I found the swim/bike cross training a challenge and an important part of balancing the wear and tear of running. Plus, tri’s are fun races and I enjoy the excitement and camaraderie.

The base I had built was about to be challenged, though, as the 2024 races were sure to be an adventure. I hadn’t competed in a triathlon in 16 months and had never raced Oceanside. Morro Bay was equally unfamiliar territory. Yet, I was optimistic and ready to embrace the challenge.

Oceanside: A Strong Start

The Oceanside race was exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s known as the unofficial California Ironman championship, so I expected strong representation, even in the 75-79 age group. Eight of us started, and I ended up finishing third out of five. The harbor swim took me 48 minutes, complicated by swimming into the sun. The bike course, winding through Camp Pendleton, was challenging, with many athletes dismounting and walking up steep hills – a rarity in triathlons. Despite the hilly course, I completed the bike leg in 3:45 and finished the run in 2:25 for an overall time of 7:16. I felt pleased and confident heading into the next event.

Morro Bay: The Challenge of the Tide

Morro Bay seemed like it would be easier than Oceanside, with fewer hills and a “saltwater lake” swim. The venue was picturesque, though the water was cold at 58°F. The swim quickly turned into a battle.

A strong opposing tide made progress painfully slow and the water temperature dropped to the low 50’s. At one point, I clung to a buoy with others, unsure if I’d make it to the finish. My swim took 1:18, far exceeding my 45 minute goal. I finished, shivering and tired, failing to meet the 1:10 cutoff.

Soon afterwards, I realized many others also struggled, and race officials hadn’t strictly enforced the cutoff. I could have continued. While I regretted not finishing, safety felt like the better choice. Ironman appropriately offered free entry to another event to the 100s of entrants who DNF’d on the swim. I used it to register for Oceanside 2025 after Ironman announced that Morro Bay would no longer be held.

Finishing Strong

The remaining three races brought redemption. At Santa Cruz, I clocked a 41 minute swim and finished in 7:15, securing second place in my age group. IRONMAN California was a standout, winning my age group with a finish time of 14:45—nearly an hour better than my time two years earlier. At Indian Wells, I was the only competitor in my age group and won in a time of 7:24.

At year’s end, I achieved an unexpected accolade: Ranked #1 globally (Gold) in my age group in the Ironman All-World Athlete program (out of 90 athletes). The recognition capped an amazing year, and my wife Elaine and I decided to tackle the Nice (140.6) and Marbella (70.3) World Championship races in 2025 along with Oceanside and St George.

Rick Burgess and his cheering squad for IRONMAN California 2024.

Lessons Learned

The year taught me three key lessons.

Consistency Over Intensity

My training over the years has evolved. I’ve used books (Joel Friel), on-line coaching, and tri club training programs and just evolved to my own cadence and distances. Three workouts/discipline/week, each one with a long, tempo and speed/power session and 1 rest day. And training consistently, even if not at high intensity, proved more effective than epic workouts. My longest runs were 2.5 hours, longest swims 1 hour and this year I focused heavily on the bike with a longest ride of 6 hours.

In 2024 I swam 86 miles, biked 4,339 miles, and ran 726 miles and remarkably stayed healthy. Joel Friel has a great post titled How to Have a Personal Best Ironman. This became a foundation of my training plan.

Healthy Nutrition

Maintaining a 90% vegetarian diet, prioritizing protein intake, and reducing alcohol made a big difference. We basically cut out red meat and eat fish once or twice weekly. I weigh 165 pounds, and target 100 grams of protein daily. Cutting alcohol improved my sleep, recovery, and overall fitness metrics. Protein bars, fruit, and smoothies became dietary staples.

The Power of Balance

Integrating training into my life with Elaine kept the journey enjoyable. Long rides together with Elaine on her e-bike and shared spin and strength sessions created memories while keeping training sustainable. The mental shift to viewing races as celebrations, not obligations, helped me stay grounded.

Gratitude for the Journey

Looking ahead to 2025, I’m embracing new adventures and challenges with excitement and gratitude. The grace of God, the love of my wife, and the enduring joy of triathlon continue to fuel me. Here’s to striving for the extraordinary and proving that growing older can also mean growing better.

I aim to continue celebrating the journey, not just the results. Wishing us all another year of swimming, biking, running—and living—with purpose.

Rick Burgess, senior Ironman triathlete
Rick Burgess at IRONMAN California 2024.

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Changing His Mind – Howard Glass’ Story

Older adults give many reasons for beginning or continuing to train for and compete in triathlons. Senior triathlete Howard Glass is the first person to tell me how triathlon changed his mind, his thoughts.

Prologue

Following our hour and a half phone call during the evening of Tuesday, September 4th, Howard Glass and I agreed to resume our conversation after I had finished a draft of his triathlon story. However, before we talked a second time, Howard’s daughter, Lydia, replied to my email to Howard, informing me that her dad had unexpectedly passed away on September 9th.

While Howard’s passing impacted some of what I had included in my first draft, the principal message from his story stayed the same. Howard openly shared about the struggle that eventually sparked his love of triathlon. I hope my record of our conversation will inspire you as much as he did me. He was a remarkable man.

Introducing Howard Glass

Howard began telling his triathlon story by recalling his move to the United States from the UK, where he had spent the first part of his life working in the real estate industry. After falling in love with the Florida Keys during his first visit to the USA in 1991, Howard purchased a wooded lot in the Keys in March 1992. His plan was to build a home here for him, his first wife, and daughter Lydia.

He returned to Florida three days after Hurricane Andrew in August 1992, to complete plans for the house with an architect. In November, he and a builder he had hired broke ground on the project.

While in Florida, Howard worked alongside the builder to help complete the family’s new home. However, since he was in the country on a tourist visa, Howard was required to return to the UK every 90 days. As a result, the house took two years to complete.

Eventually, Howard received a green card, which allowed him to live full-time and work in the USA. He and his family moved to their new home in Florida, and he began working at Home Depot.

Cycling, A Life Changer

I asked Howard what his experience with endurance sports was before training for triathlon. His one-word answer was, “Zero.”

Before beginning to train for his first triathlon in 2009, Howard said, “I had never run before, had never had a bike before, and I could swim a little.”

So, what caused Howard to train for a triathlon? Following personal events that led to him moving to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Howard says he developed severe depression. He began taking medication to treat his depression.

For helping a realtor friend work on her house, she and her two brothers bought Howard a road bike. As he began riding, he found the depression lifting. After about three months, he had weaned himself off the medication.

Howard carried this experience with him. He remained convinced that the combined benefits of exercise and his focus on triathlon kept the depression away.

Related Post: Triathlon For a Healthy Brain – Pat & Joan Hogan’s Story

First Triathlon at Age 68

Howard continued biking, then added running and swimming to his exercise routine as he trained for and completed a Sprint triathlon in Jupiter, Florida, in 2009.

Over the next two years, Howard did a couple more Sprint triathlons. In 2010, his finished his first Olympic distance triathlon in Miami, Florida.

“Like an idiot, I thought I could do the Disney half Ironman in June. This race taught me I needed to hydrate, especially in Florida during the summer. But I didn’t know how to hydrate. After the bike, which I finished with an average speed of about 18.5 miles per hour, I found I couldn’t change gears to run the half marathon.”

Recognizing that Howard was dehydrated, race medical staff brought out a stretcher, which they used to move him into a tent. Howard said, “They gave me a couple of bags of IV fluid. Suddenly, I felt great, so I asked if I could get back into the race.”

Their answer was clear: “You’re done.” That was Howard’s first experience being severely dehydrated.

A few months later, in October, Howard took another shot at the half Ironman distance, the Atlantic Coast Triathlon in Amelia Island, Florida. The flat bike and run courses led to his best time for a half Ironman, 6 hours, 11 minutes. A month later, he did a second half Ironman in Miami, Florida.

Howard Becomes An IRONMAN

After finishing this race, he packed his bike and flew with it to Seattle, from where he rented a car and drove east across Washington state to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, for his first full Ironman. He arrived two days before the race. The first morning, he went to the lake where the swim would take place, put on his wetsuit, and went for a short swim in the 53°F water.

The short practice swim did not prepare him for the full, 2.4-mile swim during the triathlon. For the race, the swim involved two loops of a 1.2-mile course. After completing the swim, he went into a tent with heaters to warm up. After warming, he went out on the bike leg in a short-sleeve shirt in the 45°F air. He admitted to knowing nothing about aid stations. He finished the bike leg, then fast walked the run course, finishing just before midnight. After collecting his bike and packing it in the car, Howard returned to the hotel for a warm shower.

His First Kona Slot

The next day, he returned for the banquet and awards ceremony, where he collected his first Ironman finisher medal and second place age group award. This result, especially on a tough course, gave Howard a lot of confidence.

Over the next four years, Howard completed another five full Ironman distance triathlons. One of these was the 2012 Ironman Lake Placid (Lake Placid, New York), where he was the only finisher of six in his age group. This finish earned him a slot for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Another confidence builder.

In October of that year, he completed the Ironman in Kona, finishing 9th of 24 in the men’s 70-74 age group. A month later, he finished Ironman Florida first of fourteen in the same age group. This finish earned him a slot for the 2013 Ironman in Kona.

Howard Glass with his daughter, Lydia, after the 2012 IRONMAN World Championship. Picture provided by Lydia Glass.

“Mike Riley knows me well”

In 2013, Howard made his second trip to the “Big Island” of Hawaii for the IRONMAN World Championship. With this and other triathlons leading up to the Kona trip, Howard finished thirteen Ironman races in a row. “Mike Riley [the iconic ‘Voice of IRONMAN’] knows me well,” said Howard. Then, in 2014, he added “Boston Marathon Finisher” to his list of endurance sports accomplishments.

All totaled, Howard competed in 30 to 35 half Ironman and 32 full Ironman triathlons. His half Ironman triathlons were in areas as different as Augusta, Georgia and Argentina, or Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada and Muncie, Indiana.

Howard’s full Ironman triathlons included (in alphabetical order):

  • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Coeur d’e ‘Alene, Idaho
  • Cozumel, Mexico (3x)
  • Florida (2x)
  • Kona, Hawaii (2x)
  • Lake Placid, New York (3x)
  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Texas (2x)

Of these, he has finished all but five of the half Ironman and 17 of the full Ironman races. Howard chalks up some failures to finish, or DNF (Did Not Finish), to not feeling well or not feeling prepared on race morning. Still, he did not finish others through “overexuberance”. He said, “I tried to do three Ironman triathlons in one month while traveling over 5,000 miles by car, all in my mid-70s. I DNFed all three.”

Life Happens

Over the last two or three years, Howard slowed, deferring many registrations. Recently, he had cataract surgery on both eyes and a second melanoma surgery. The latter forced him to put swimming on hold for several weeks.

Despite deferring his registration for the Ironman Cozumel half Ironman distance this year because of the surgeries, Howard was training for the full distance triathlon in Cozumel set for November. From his knowledge of this course, Howard was confident he could complete this triathlon even though he would have had only about six weeks of swim training after these surgeries.

How Howard Trained for Triathlon

Howard never trained with a coach. However, this was something he was thinking of changing. Howard told me, “not having a coach has cost me a fortune.” It hurt him to spend money on the race registration and travel to the race venue, then not finish the race.

However, this did not mean that he did not prioritize training. Even at this stage in life, Howard trained five days per week. This included biking three times per week, running two to three times per week, and swimming. During the training sessions, he also practiced hydration and eating, race skills critical for long course triathlons.

Advice for Those Thinking of Starting Triathlon Later In Life

According to Howard, starting triathlon later in life may have made it easier. Howard attributes his ability to continue training for and racing in triathlons, at least partially, to his late arrival to the sport. He told me, “When I started, my body was ok. It had not been overused.”

With the need to train as the first advice for others thinking of starting triathlon later in life, Howard offered a second piece of advice: You have to have a will to finish a race despite all the variables that come with multi-sport endurance racing. “You don’t need to be fast, but determined to continue.”

He also told me he had learned to pay closer attention to details of a triathlon he considered doing, especially as he became older. What are race distances? What does the race course look like? Are currents likely to be a factor during the swim? Will hills and/or wind affect the bike leg?

He also suggested that we look at the finisher times from previous races. What are the cut-off times? Can you make the cut-offs? Is this a race you can finish? Or, is it one for which you could win your age group?

Triathlon and Depression

Howard’s motivation to train stemmed from two reasons: a desire to live healthy later in life, and a concern that without regular exercise, he might face another battle with depression. At the time of his death, Howard had a long list of Ironman triathlons he planned to complete. Through these, he hoped to return to Hawaii for the next men’s IRONMAN World Championship in 2026.

I appreciate Howard’s willingness to let us see into to his life before and after triathlon. His transparency can benefit those who also struggle with depression. While one solution seldom fits all situations, endurance exercise in general and triathlon more specifically is a win-win solution for a significant problem that is growing throughout the world today.

A Daughter’s Tribute

Howard’s daughter Lydia wrote a tribute to her father, which she shared with me. Here is part of it:

“If I could see you one more time, I would give you the biggest hug and tell you how much I love you and how proud I am of you for everything you have accomplished in your triathlete/Ironman journey.

Your optimism, determination, and motivation helped inspire me to become a physical therapist because of my awe of what the human body is capable of at any age. This also helped me stay focused in grad school, despite also battling with your son-in-law, Foster’s cancer, and navigating pregnancy, my postpartum journey, and the beginning of motherhood. I graduated with honors, with you, Foster, and your sweet and only baby granddaughter, Ella Sophia, in my arms. This would not have been possible if you hadn’t believed in me and inspired me with your dedication to your sport. You taught me to never give up, and I didn’t. I now enjoy a rewarding career helping others get back to their active lifestyles and reaching their goals.

Ella is now 5 years old and I’m so grateful for the grandfather you became, but I really wish you could watch her grow and be a part of her life. Don’t worry though, we will continue to share stories of you and photos so you will never be forgotten.

I knew that you inspired many athletes, but I did not realize how much of an impact you had until you passed and so many people in your community reached out with their condolences and their stories and memories of you. It really is so touching, I’m so proud of you, and we will miss you dearly. Love you, Dad.

You will be missed by so many. May you rest in peace and stay with us in our hearts forever.”

Click here to read Howard’s obituary.

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Running Another Triathlon, This One With Cancer

One of the unexpected joys of writing for the Senior Triathletes website has been meeting people like Laurent Labbe. Laurent has become a friend over the years, as he has shared his experiences with triathlon and lessons from the sport. I have followed him to numerous countries through triathlon and multi-day bike races. And, I have learned from his lessons in swimming, biking, running, nutrition and hydration.

Through our email exchanges, Laurent has introduced me to his wife and children. I have especially enjoyed seeing the ways his family has become part of the sport.

Laurent Labbe and sons who are watching their father do triathlon with cancer
Laurent Labbe has introduced his sons to triathlon, hoping to pass on his love for the sport to the next generation.

A New Challenge

So, it affected me profoundly to learn of another race Laurent has recently entered, this one against cancer.

A few weeks ago, Laurent sent me an update, a message I have come to enjoy eading. But this message was different. He began with the statement, “Unfortunately, this year was complicated for me.”

The message continued with, “All started quite well with the Hong Kong Marathon in January and my best time as an old guy (5 hours, 20 minutes) and in February, Oman IronMan [IM] 70.3. I finished, not as well as I was expecting. Running was still difficult for me.”

“I registered again for the Nice [France] full IM with my son again. (We did the 2019 version together.) But, some unpredictable events crashed my plan.”

Laurent had been training for Nice, despite “long time abdominal pain.” At the beginning of April this year, his doctors found a cancerous tumor on his colon. Through two surgeries, one in mid-April and the second at the beginning of May, the doctors removed the tumor.

Despite the surgery and thanks to Laurent’s good physical condition, he recovered fast, even surprising his doctor. He was home within one week of surgery. Two weeks after the second surgery, he was back to biking,

Then, after the oncologist confirmed the cancer during a followup in late May, Laurent began a six-month oral chemotherapy treatment.

“Of course, I had no choice but to postpone the June IM in Nice. Instead, my son and I decided to try Barcelona on October 5th this year, despite my still being under chemotherapy treatment.”

If Cancer Were Not Enough Challenge For Laurent’s Next Triathlon

Ironman Calella-Barcelona

Setting A Goal

Finishing With A Personal Record

Supporting Laurent during this triathlon were his son and daughter-in-law.

Lessons From Triathlon With Cancer

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Book Review: Triing by Senior Triathlete Doug Morris

Between 1986 and early 2016, Doug Morris did 168 triathlons in the 50 states of the USA and on six continents. Doug’s story, Triing, is full of practical lessons about the sport of triathlon around the world. It also shows how he juggled family life, work, and triathlon training and racing throughout what he termed the “Journey.”

Following are my key takeaways from reading Triing: A Journey of discovery, challenges, and camaraderie while racing in 50 states and the continents beyond.

About the Author

As a boy growing up in rural Indiana, Doug Morris raced imaginary competitors on a mock racecourse filled with obstacles. It was here that he began to hone his self-identified competitive Type A personality. This early interest in racing blossomed into competitive running while studying at Indiana University. Here, Doug specialized in 800 meter racing, including at several national championships. However, that was still just the beginning as he continued racing for the next seven years after graduating.

Then, in 1986, Doug’s girlfriend and now wife of over 35 years, Chris, suggested they do their first triathlon, an Olympic distance race in Chicago, Illinois. A couple of years passed before his next triathlon, after which he completed about one race per year. As the triathlon bug grew within a competitive host, Doug soon set new goals. Among the first was to qualify for and race in the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

“A finisher may sport a tattoo, but whether she raced in a full-distance race or any other triathlon, she will forever be a triathlete after the first race.” – Doug Morris in Triing

In the meantime, Doug and Chris married and had two daughters. Both girls were born with an extremely rare neurodevelopmental disorder, alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC). Doug’s work provided the family with the opportunity to live in various places in the United States and in Thailand.

Triathlon training and racing continued to be an integral part of Doug’s life. Training was his form of stress relief. And when the stress was gone, he persevered long, difficult, and sometimes dangerous training sessions. Still, through challenges of many kinds, he stayed true to his race day mantra, “I chose to be a competitor instead of a spectator”. The reward was awesome results, including first place overall and age-group finishes in short and long course triathlons.

What I Learned From Reading Doug’s Story

Through Doug’s description of his triathlons, I learned about various places around the United States and in ten countries on six of the seven continents of the world. Some places I had visited before, some even for a triathlon. Still, I appreciated Doug’s perspective on the people he met, food he ate, places he and his family members visited, and their experiences. It was especially interesting to learn about racing in significantly different cultures, especially those of Thailand, Australia, and South Africa.

Triing highlights the special importance of mental toughness for longer triathlons. It was also inspiring to read the demonstrations of camaraderie, especially among “middle to back-of-the-packers”, who shared their resources with each other during races so they could all take home a finisher medal.

Doug also confirmed an observation I made during my triathlon career, that not everyone, especially some bosses, appreciated his love of triathlon.

The Morris family (left to right): Eldest daughter, Hayes; Rita Tweed (Doug’s “adopted mother-in-law” and originator of the idea for Triing); youngest daughter, Caroline: Chris; Doug. 

What I Especially Enjoyed About Triing by Doug Morris

Throughout this book, I enjoyed seeing how Doug integrated triathlon into both his family life and career. Early on, Doug’s two young daughters joined him on training rides, seated in a trailer towed by his bike. Later, his daughters’ knowledge of triathlon grew as they accompanied him to races.

For many triathlons, one or more family members joined Doug while traveling to a new part of the country or world. While Doug raced, they often volunteered and always encouraged other racers. Through such experiences, Doug watched his daughters mature.

Doug credits Chris for his success. First, she managed the home while he was training and racing. But she also provided much-needed encouragement, notably when he was on the verge of quitting.

After taking a year off from racing following a career-related blow, Chris told Doug, “It’s time to signup and race, or you’ll be a bitter, miserable middle-aged man regretting a missed opportunity.” That was the end of his sabbatical from triathlon, and when he went all-in to complete the Journey.

Triathlon Mimics Life

Doug also documents the connections between triathlon and his career. I enjoyed reading how Doug took lessons from training and racing into the office and his work. Sometimes, he also found lessons from college and work influencing his training.

Since the story begins with Doug’s first triathlon through completing the 50-state and six continent Journey, you will also see how he changed physically, mentally, and emotionally. I appreciated the many people along this path who influenced, pushed, and even inspired him.

Here is one example. In what appeared to be his most difficult triathlon, when he was barely able to keep going, a woman ran by him and said, “You did not come all this way here to walk.” He agreed and finished the last 10 km of the race.

I also appreciated that he stayed true to following the rules, even when competitors did not. This was especially evident is his description of some non-draft legal triathlons in which many of his competitors ignored the no drafting rule. Doug was both competitive and, in most races, a contender for a spot on the podium. Following the rules when others weren’t could cost him. Still, he followed them.

For Whom Is This a Must-Read

Given the number of triathlons documented, anyone interested in an in-depth view of triathlon, the triathlete’s mind, and the challenges and rewards of the sport will find Doug’s story interesting and inspiring. However, in particular, anyone with aspirations for long course (70.3 or 140.6) triathlon ought to read Triing. You will learn of issues that seldom or never come into play for shorter races. You will also see how his training schedule adjusted based on the upcoming schedule of races and their distances.

For a sport in which there are an inordinately high number of ways to spend a lot of money, Doug’s insights are also worth considering.

What I Would Have Liked to Learn More About

In a few locations, Doug mentions triathlon coaches. Some provide value commensurate with their cost. Still, others are not as good. As a triathlete who has never hired a coach, I would have liked to read what he learned about how to spot a good coach and know when to make a change.

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