This post is rated Olympians. Today, I have the rare pleasure of swimming long course. I love when Olympic pools are set up at 50 meters. There are a couple in the Nashville area and today is a special treat at one such pool. I guess there a few reasons why I […]
This post is rated Olympians and Ironman. Did you know that Powerbar has a mobile kitchen??? As a matter of fact I am quite certain that GU, Gatorade, Bonk Breakers and Ironman Perform do so as well. The endurance nutrition market today is GIGANTIC and these companies have positioned themselves in a way to capture […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. What excuse have you sold yourself on lately? What is your justification for NOT doing? What lie do you belief about your inability to accomplish? Well, please allow me to introduce you to Nick Vujicic… This guy will absolutely change the way you feel about excuses. […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. You see this….. THIS IS NOT A PRETTY PICTURE, but then again this post is not meant to be easy on the eyes. This is what the Gulf Coast Half Ironman did to me……. BUT, this was the end result: (In case you are squinting, this is […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. TODAY IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY… Today my wife Marietta and I celebrate our 73rd anniversary! No, you didn’t read that incorrectly, I did say “73rd.” Are you scratching your head yet? Have you thought to yourself “impossible” or “this guy is off his rocker!” How could it […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. What is the first word we hear when lining up to go? “To-go” can be anything from a race to simply starting your day, but it is hard to dispute the sequence of an age-old phrase: “Ready, Set…Go!” What does the world “ready” mean to you? (Let […]
This post is rated Ironman. Take a close look: What do you see? Let me ask again (as in the title of this post) what’s the difference??? Ok, ok I know you’re on the edge of your seat DYING TO DIGEST MY POINT!! Picture #1 is a Lamborghini Picture #2 is my Trek Speed […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. I want to share the most rewarding experience of my young social media “career.” I am quite certain that you have heard the name Jon Acuff. Jon is a New York Times Bestselling Author and speaker who resides not far from me in Franklin, TN. I had […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Ever wonder what goes into the production of a race expo? I hope this post is an interesting to read as it was for me to produce. I had no idea the amount of preparation and set up time required to pull of an event like the […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Think about all the blood, sweat and tears you put into your training. Those super early mornings and all the fun Friday nights forgone..You worked your tail off to prepare for this race, no question about it. As important as physical training is for the body to […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. No one is above the rules.. I learned a very painful lesson during my first race of the 2014 reason that I would like to share for your benefit. PLEASE DON’T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID! Take one look at this picture and you will know […]
This post is rated Olympians and Ironman. What is it about a race expo that is so captivating? It could be the excitement of the moment. Perhaps its the appeal of your future accomplishment and commemorating it with so much SWAG! Expos are certainly willing to accept any donation you decide upon, I just want […]
This post is rated Olympians and Ironman. If you’ve ever experienced one, you’ll never forget it. Hopefully, you’ve only experienced ONE… On the other hand, if you are not familiar with this concept, watch this short video clip. (This is not for the weak of heart.) Painful, isn’t it? So you might be asking yourself […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. There is no way around it… At some point you are going to have to train your body to transition from “cycling legs” to “running legs.” Inevitably, the last transition in a triathlon will move you from the bike to the run. If you know its […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. When all else fails….