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Category Archives: Triathlon & Other Events
Kona Race Report
I don’t typically write race reports, but when you are on the most storied course in triathlon you should. This race is filled with history, tradition, and amazing feats of endurance. I was that kid who saw ABC’s Wide World … Continue reading
Hound Dog
Don’t let a story of a cute hound dog fool you, the Hound Dog Half Marathon is a tough race. To be fair, the half marathon course is more down hill than up hill. The course is adorned with beautiful … Continue reading
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Tagged blood hound, half marathon, Running
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Mountain Mist
Endurance is defined as, “the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way”. This past weekend, I completed Mountain Mist 50K. I have heard competitors say it is the hardest event they have … Continue reading
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Another Ironman
When I signed up for both Ironman Chattanooga & Ironman Florida I had every intention on spending a majority of my time training so I could be at the top of my game for both events. That wasn’t the case, … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Blog, Ironman, Triathlon
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Ironman Chatty Take 2
At first, when sitting down to write my obligatory race report, I couldn’t put words down on paper. I was not only physically exhausted but mentally exhausted. The whole year leading up to Ironman Chattanooga was an exercise of endurance, … Continue reading
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Tagged Camp, Chattanooga, Ironman, Triathlon
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Purple Bib
The last 80.9% of the Dopey Challenge would take me through all of Walt Disney World’s theme parks – over 39.3 miles. I ran a half marathon on Saturday and then a marathon on Sunday. The final two races were … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Cow Bell, Disney, Dopey Challenge, ESPN, Goofy, Hail State, half marathon, Marathon, Running
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Running Stinks
Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Well, I have! Unfortunately, if asked for super powers, I would ask to spell every word correctly and run a six minute marathon pace. These are my choices because I can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Alabama, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Space Camp
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Four Triathlons in 2014
As I sit on my couch watching Rudolph on CBS, I don’t feel like a good triathlete. However, much of this year has been devoted to training for one specific triathlon. So how could I continue the theme of Mount … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, Food, Football, Friends, Iowa, North Carolina, Tennessee, Triathlon
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The Ragnar Effect
This weekend I had the pleasure of joining eleven other athletes to run from Chattanooga to Nashville for the third straight year. There is something about the relay experience that is unique and special. To say the experience is simply … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, AOBJ, Chattanooga, Friends, Nashville, Ragnar, Tennessee
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144.6
I have spent the last year training, and now that the long day of the race has come and gone, I have had time to reflect. I have read a lot of race reports and seen hundreds of Facebook or … Continue reading
Triathlon
In the last twelve months I have completed three sprint triathlons, three olympic triathlons and three half Ironman distance triathlons. Next Sunday, I will run my first full Ironman distance triathlon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I have been asked: Are you … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Ironman, Jack Daniels, Mirinda Carfrae, Triathlon
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32.6 Mile Challenge
The multi-sport season officially started for me with the Heel and Crank Duathlon in Mooresville, Alabama. It is hands down the best location for a spring race in all of North Alabama. The race is centered on the old Brick … Continue reading