You would think that setting a 23 minute personal best at Ironman Louisville would be the highlight of my 2015 race season, but that was a distant second to the race I did back in August in tandem with the special needs athletes from The Kids Center. You can read my race report from this […]
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This evening I will have the pleasure of joining a panel of accomplished triathletes for a Q&A session at VO2 Multisport, sponsored by the local triathlon club, Louisville Landsharks. You won’t want to miss this event, as it will be a time of learning and sharing that will benefit everyone, first-timers and experienced racers alike. Here are […]
Four Weeks Until Ironman – What Should I Do Now??
Ironman Louisville is October 11th…which is now just under four weeks away. Bib numbers have been issued (I’m # 582) and it’s starting to get real! So what am I going to do over the next four weeks to assure that I am as ready as possible for the race? Hold off on the taper […]
Landsharks Triathlon Race Report
I’ve competed in over 50 triathlons, but I still get a little bit of nerves the morning of a race. The 2015 Landsharks Triathlon was no exception…only this time, the nerves were magnified by the fact that I was also responsible for getting a raft, bike trailer and a jogging stroller to the race…AND making […]
Meet The Athletes
This Sunday I will have the honor of racing the Landsharks Triathlon in tandem with three amazing children. These kids and their families have refused to let disabilities keep them from living life to the fullest. Through the tireless work of the therapists at The Kids Center, these children have made great strides in their […]
Exercising to Lose Weight? Bad Idea!
If you’ve ever participated in or been a spectator during an Ironman triathlon, you will notice that there are people competing in the race that are not only carrying a few extra pounds, but some that are actually overweight. Even the average spectator understands that you cannot physically complete a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile […]
Racing In Tandem
I can’t really remember the first time I saw the video of Dick Hoyt doing a triathlon with his disabled son Rick. They have been racing as a tandem team literally longer than I have been alive. If you have never had the opportunity to watch these two in action, it’s worth your time. They […]
Adventures of Training Away From Home
When working out and/or training for a race becomes part of your lifestyle, you have to find ways to fit things in when you travel. Whether it’s a business trip or a vacation, I always plan to workout when I’m away from home. It’s as simple as throwing my running shoes and some workout clothes […]
Metabolic Efficiency Test – Part 3
This will be the final segment of my series on Metabolic Efficiency. In Part 1, I discussed the history and gave a description of the Metabolic Efficiency Test (MET) and then in Part 2, I gave you a recap of what the test actually consisted of. So to wrap things up, I’m going to show […]
Metabolic Efficiency Test – Part I
Last week I went to Fitness RX here in Louisville to have a Metabolic Efficiency Test (MET) done. I’ve been curious about having this test done for some time now. Before I get into why I wanted to have a MET done and tell you about the test procedure and my results, I wanted to […]