Yesterday I achieved my single goal for this run season at The Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor. Since October 22, the day after my last triathlon race of the year at Ironman North Carolina, I've had a picture posted to my wall with the time, 18:59, a quote from legendary runner Steve Prefontaine and... Continue Reading →
What an amazing day at this year's Best Damn Race Safety Harbor! Pre-Race As mentioned at the end of Part 1, I went on my pre-race warm up and my quads didn't feel great. "Did I burn them up on my pre-race run yesterday going to fast?" Quickly, I mentally referenced Olaniyi Sobomehin, Chris Hauth,... Continue Reading →
Learning continued in all three elements this week. Another heavy volume triathlon training week, a new technique experimenting with meditation, and a great find in the nutrition space highlight the week. Nutrition While combing through YouTube early in the week, I stumbled upon Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of the TrueNorth Health Center and co-author of... Continue Reading →
I cannot wait for the 2nd gathering at the Giraffe’s Den. We will cook the "Bean and Spinach Curry" via The Happy Pear, share potluck dinner mains, sides and desserts and then make Almond-Chocolate Truffles from Dr. Michael Greger's new book, How Not to Die Cookbook. If you would like to make something else while... Continue Reading →
I'm sitting here watching the NFL Playoffs and reflecting back on such a great week. How can a week not be great when you are about 15 feet away listening to T. Colin Campbell, Biochemist and author of The China Study, for two hours? Well, I was that fortunate yesterday afternoon. Most of today's blog... Continue Reading →
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