A day three years ago that changed my life…
Three years ago on this day is a day that changed my life. On this date I had cartilage replacement surgery in my right knee. On that day I weighed over 250 lbs…during my recovery I decided to get back into bike racing and drastically changed my diet…three years later I weigh 175 lbs, Team ...
Iron Pig Festival
I raced the Iron Pig Duathlon in Fayetteville, AR. a couple of weeks ago. The duathlon was 5k, 18 mile, 5k. 2013 marked the fifth year for this unique race. This event is unique is that the first 5k is ran on the Drake Field Executive Airport runway and taxiway which is advertised as “the ...
Reebok Spartan Race – Miami Super
This past weekend, going to a race took on a whole new dimension. This would be the first time that I would go to a Spartan Race as an employee. And when I ran the Sunday Elite Heat, the race would take on a whole new meaning for me. I flew out of Charlotte ...
Mill Stone 50K – Fort Mill SC
The Mill Stone 50K Trail Race (actually 31.5 miles) in it’s first year only had about 60 runners, but it was an Awesome event. It was held at the ASC Greenway by the Rock Hill Striders running club put on this event, and it will definitely be a great race for years to come. ...
Supporting Others On Their Quest
So many of us are too self involved in our daily routines and concerned with how to complete our own journeys, that we don’t get the opportunity, or miss the opportunity, to witness others reaching their goals. I recently had the opportunity to Support my girlfriend as she trained for her first Half Marathon ...
The Spartan Race Trifecta
I finally did it. The Spartan Race Trifecta. It took 8 months, but I have finally completed a Sprint (4 miles), Super (10 miles), and the Beast (at least 13 miles- actual distance unknown). If you would have asked me if I would have completed this a year ago, I probably would have said no. ...
Keeping Fit for Life
Sometimes it may happen that no matter what you try you find yourself not enjoying your chosen sport any longer. While some people may find this depressing it should really be looked at as an opportunity to expand your horizons. When we no long have any fun at what we are doing we will eventually ...
XTERRA – Beech Mountain NC 15K Trail Race
XTERRA has trail races and offroad triathlons throughout the country. This was a 15K (9.3 Miles) trail race that took place in Beech Mountain NC on July 28th. Elevation 5,500′. The highest town on the east coast. A total of approx. 1500′ of climbing. You know this wouldn’t be a 6 minute per mile ...
Two Weeks Out
I’m two weeks out from my first tri of this season. I didn’t realize that until yesterday. It’s not that I forgot to train … I just lost track of the calendar. You’d think after four seasons it would just click, but no. I’m looking at the calendar right now and thinking “What have I ...
I agree. Recovery is Crucial
I’m going to jump on the Recovery Train with Brandon. While I have never tried the Icebath, I am a firm believer in taking in the proper nutrients, vitamins, and minerals after a workout or event. This is an absolute must. Now I’m not a nutritionist by any means. I like my drink on the ...
