I can now say that I’ve participated in “The largest gravel road bicycle race in the world”. At least according the the Barry-Roubaix race website. With 3,500 riders, I believe it! When I won a gift certificate to VO2 Multisport last spring, I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do with it. My triathlon […]
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2016 Shelbyville Triathlon Race Series Report
I’ve been doing at least one or two of the Winter Shelbyville Sprint Triathlons for the last six years. The races are a great way to kick off the season and I always enjoy the competitiveness and supporting Headfirst Performance races. These early-season races also have an extra element of excitement…the weather! Depending on the […]
Genetic Testing
Two years ago I did a genetic test through 23andMe. The test consisted of simply spitting in a few tubes and mailing it off. A few weeks later, I was emailed a link to a full report. I did a post on the ancestry-related genetic reports (what countries/regions my ancestors most likely came from) back […]
2016 Shelbyville Triathlon #2 Race Report
As strange as it sounds, I was very disappointed as I pulled away from Clear Creek Park yesterday. On the surface, it wouldn’t make much sense to feel disappointment after a race where I finished 1st in my Age Group and 5th Overall. But a small mechanical issue with my bike had my thoughts going […]
Beginner Triathlete Tips
Tomorrow is the first of three Sprint Triathlons in Shelbyville put on by Headfirst Performance. These races are well suited for first timers as they are short, the swim is in a pool and there are not thousands of other athletes to contend with. I did my first triathlon in 2008 and I had no […]
From the Archives – 2010 Shelbyville Triathlon
Here’s my race report from a rainy Shelbyville Triathlon in 2010…this was the March race that year. Shelbyville Triathlon Report
Ironman Louisville is 33 Weeks Away
Ironman Louisville 2016 will be held on Sunday, October 9th. That is 33 weeks from this past Sunday. That may seem like a long time, but if you want to be ready come race day, the work needs to start now (if it hasn’t already). I’ve completed this race three times in five years and […]
Plastic Water Bottles – Is It Ok To Reuse Them?
I hope that everyone knows the importance of drinking water. Whether you are an athlete out on a long run or ride or just someone that knows the benefits of sipping on water all day, what you drink out of is important. If you’re refilling a disposable water bottle that isn’t really meant to be […]
My Water Fast Experience
Like most of my crazy ideas, the idea of fasting for an extended period of time came from listening to a podcast. Once the idea seed was planted, I started doing lots of research online to determine if it was something that I wanted or needed to do. The idea is pretty simple. You drink […]
Setting Goals for 2016
I don’t believe in New Years Resolutions. I’ve never made them and I think the premise is kind of silly. Most people make resolutions on a whim and never take the time to honestly figure out how they are going to accomplish their goal for the new year. Aside from New Year’s Resolutions, I set […]