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Atlantic Coast Triathlon Race Report

“What you are thinking, what shape your mind is in, is what makes the biggest difference of all.”
– Willie Mays

It took me a few hours before I finally fell asleep, but once I was out, I was pretty much out the whole night. Usually my mind keeps me awake the night prior to a race, [...]

Why Tri?

I spent the entire afternoon filming a video depicting my experiences as a triathlete. I’m not good when it comes to being on the camera, but it really helped that the videographer is a good friend and the interview was regarding a topic I’m passionate about.
We, as triathletes, spend hours a day training, recovering, and [...]

BFAST Triathlon Race Report

Triathlons are not new to me, but sprint tri’s? A whole new beast. I know how to race/pace for an olympic and a half iron distance, but these short distance races are all new. That became wildly apparent three (swim, bike, and run) times during the race…
After doing as much prep work as I could, [...]

Pre-race Gulf Coast Triathlon 2010

Well, I made the last minute decision yesterday to make the trek to Panama City Beach, FL and race in the Gulf Coast tri, afterall. It was my plan all along– it’s home and tradition. My family has been very involved in this race for many years and it’s just become routine: every mother’s [...]

2010 St. Anthony’s Race Report

Race reports. they’re a funny thing. When the race is good I can’t wait to sit down and write them… but when a race less than ideal, I put them off as long as possible. I guess avoiding having to relive the experience seems easier. It’s probably easy to tell how this one went… not [...]