I've had a chip on my shoulder since last year's Long Course Duathlon National Championship until last weekend where I won the National Championship. Quickly, last year was a debacle on all three disciplines from poor course management to my fail to adapt to the situation. Throw in a crash on the bike making my... Continue Reading →
2026 Saint Anthony’s Bliss
I just participated in the 2026 Saint Anthony's Triathlon competing in the Olympic Distance Triathlon Relay and it was pure bliss! I was hoping someday I would do a relay with my daughter, Morgan, and on this day it came true. I've competed in the St. Anthony's Relay many times before either being the cyclist... Continue Reading →
2026 Las Olas Chain Reaction
For the first time in a race, my chain came off the rings during the bike leg and almost put me out of action. Last weekend I participated in the Las Olas Triathlon competing in the Olympic Distance Duathlon. I have raced this event several times including triathlon and this time was a bit different.... Continue Reading →
10 Years Plant-Based – Gloriousness!
10 years ago today, January 17, 2016, I competed in a 5k race and at this point in my health transformation, I was down to only cheating (consuming animal) the same evening I raced. I was contemplating whether to go to Holy Hog, a BBQ restaurant in South Tampa. I was feeling pretty good at... Continue Reading →
5k Fitness Test Fail & Rebound
I completed two 5k run races over the last month consisting of a downer followed by a healthy rebound. This was the first straight 5k race I've run in a few years. In my offseason from duathlon racing, all of my straight run races have been focused on the 10k in recent years with a... Continue Reading →


