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After a 16 year break from going long, only concentrating on short-course racing, this season I did two 70.3s in May and one in June. That left just one more, on July 25.  To read previous Race [...]

Triathlon is about cumulative knowledge. Each race, each season, we learn. A lesson here…a mistake there. That worked. This didn’t. Won’t ever do that again. I think I nailed this part! [...]

Last month, I wrote about being “In Over Your Head” and my serious misgivings about doing a 70.3 tri, 16 years out from my last long race. (Long = 70.3 or full IM.) You can read that blog here.   [...]

Ever been in a situation where you looked around, thought about things…and immediately knew you were in way over your head? It’s usually not a good feeling. Fear, uncertainty, doubt, [...]

Most of truth is passed on. What do I mean? Few of us have totally original thoughts. Yes, we share what we’ve learned through life’s experiences, but mostly, we pass on great tips, [...]

What does the finish line mean to racers? What finish line? I’m having a blast out here with my BFFs! There’s a finish line? Rats! I LOVE being out here racing. I could do it all day, and night! [...]

So, let’s say you’re a high school swimmer. (Maybe you were. Most triathletes weren’t.) You’ve got a big swim meet coming up. The State Championships. Your BEST event by far is the 100 free. It’s [...]

I’ve been running since ’79. That’s a long time…1879 that is.  ? Seriously, I’ve been pounding the pavement and trails for 42 years. I saw this article Road Runner Sports and [...]

You know the song. Sing along now! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, With kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer, it’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Second [...]

Cut me Mick, cut me.” Remember Mickey? How could we forget him? Rocky was fighting Apollo Creed, the World Champ, who was super-fast and an amazing boxer. Rocky’s face was a mess and his eye [...]