If I hadn’t already picked Stumble Thru as my Medoc trail name this year I would completely go with Shuffle Wrecker. In a two-week period I managed to wreck, destroy, ruin, render inoperative or otherwise trash two iPod shuffles. What was the method of destruction: fire, impact, drop from a great height, submersion into deep …
We’ve reached what I’ve come to think of as the “complicated” time of year. It usually happens around May 1st when I start training for my fall marathon or ultra. This year it’s June because I’m looking at a November race. It’s time for me to shift focus from triathlon training to running while keeping …
It’s time for another episode of Better Blogs in which I pass along the best information, inspiration and innovation I found on the web in the last month. There was a bountiful harvest of blogging goodness this May so for the first time I’m placing them in broad categories. Enjoy! Gadgets & Gear DC Rainmaker …
I arrived in Maryville, TN, about 6:30 am and parked across the street at John Sevier Elementary School. I put on my helmet and bike shoes, threw the pack with my tri gear over my shoulders, clipped in and rode over to transition. I’ve finally learned to get to the race site early. I walked my …
I am excited to bring you a 2014 REV3 Knoxville Half race report and gear essentials post by Steve Stout. Steve is a triathlete, cyclist and runner based in the Tri-Cities, TN. His race resume includes Ironman Louisville, Asheville marathon, Charlotte’s Thunder Road marathon, and three Medoc Trail marathons. He is looking to get into the …
Every Spring and Fall, Frank and I try to get together and do something stupid. I mean epic. The Fall epic is generally planned far in advance, and we train for it. Frank usually picks the Fall epic. I refer you to our posts about the Medoc Trail marathon, Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra and the …
I was drawn to the Nolichucky 5K River Run for several reasons. It is one of those rare afternoon 5K races, and I’ve been wanting to check out the Erwin Linear Trail for awhile. But to be honest it was the promise of a flat course that really got me out the door and in …
Once more I’d like to share some of the most informative, entertaining or inspiring items I came across last month. So welcome to the SBS March 2014 edition of Better Blogs. Basically these are the blog posts that I wish I had written, the information I wish I had gathered and the images or videos …
The other day I was hanging out at my local bike shop and met new triathlete making preparations for his first triathlon. It got me thinking about my first triathlon at White Lake in North Carolina. I couldn’t help but think about how much my training had changed. The comparison between how much I know …
I am thrilled to bring you this gym bag essentials post from Coach Brett, host of the Zen and The Art of Triathlon podcast. I have been listening to him for years: training tips, interviews, training log, race reports; he’ s got you covered. On the off chance that you are one of the six people …
