Brian Williams is a 38-year-old beginner triathlete. He is both a Clemson graduate and resident. He does engineering in the daytime and video gaming (and sometimes training) in the night. (Editor’s Note: Some creative editing was necessary because Brian is at times a bit of a smart app.) What prompted you to do your first …
1. Most bicyclists won’t admit they have moved so many box turtles across the road and taken so many puppies to the front porches that their nickname is usher. That they have given so many kittens a ride home in a jersey pocket that their bike is now called the ark. 2. Most bicyclists won’t …
1) You decide to do your first half marathon and figue a trail run will be more scenic. You pick the Morris Broadband DuPont Half Marathon, forgetting Brevard, NC, is in the mountains. After somehow surviving the race you find the elevation profile online and notice it has a striking resemblance to the EKG of …
It has been brought to my attention that we are closing in on Mother’s Day, May 13th, here in the USA. So I activated the Al-Net, did a Google search or three, and compiled a list of gift ideas with links. So whether you are buying gifts for your mom or a spouse helping buy …
Lately we’ve made a big effort to try some new recipes here at the Stumble Dome. The theory is straightforward enough: cook better, eat better and maybe drop a few pounds. I thought I would share a few recipes this week along with some brief comments and links. These are easy to make and quick enough …
Amy Hayes claimed first place in the SBS Why Are You a Triathlete contest. She is a native Californian, Air Force veteran and Navy wife. Amy has four children, ages 4, 6, 8, and 10. She currently lives in Zushi, Japan, but over the past 15 years has lived in Japan, Nebraska, Hawaii, California, and …
Swetha Amit seized second place in the SBS Why Are You a Triathlete contest. She is originally from India where she worked as a journalist. Currently on a sabbatical, she lives in Stanford, CA, with her husband and 3-year-old daughter. Swetha is pursuing a course in creative writing at Stanford University. Her passions include reading, writing, …
1. Trail runners know that running gets better once you cross the tree line. And it’s easier to pee without people seeing you. 2. Trail runners know the transcendent beauty of each season. And need a little red wagon to carry all the necessary layers for Spring and Fall. 3. Trail runners are in touch …
Vicki Dixon, Anderson, SC, captured third place in the SBS Why Are You a Triathlete contest. She grew up in Elberton, GA and attended Furman University and UGA, where she received a bachelor’s in Journalism. Dixon worked in corporate America in Greenville, SC, in public relations, merchandising and marketing for nearly 30 years before retiring. …
1. You reach the turnaround point on your out-and-back run and your legs are toast. You hitch a ride with a pizza delivery guy and have to explain to his next customer what happened to their pizza. 2. Thirty miles into an 80-mile ride you stop at a convenience store to use the bathroom. After …
