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Swimming, Swimming, and more Swimming

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve kept a pretty busy schedule at work, home, and on the training calendar.  One of the focuses I continue to have at the top of my list is becoming a better swimmer....

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Metabolic Assessment – Take 2

This week I was able to get my second metabolic assessment done and it was definitely long overdue. A metabolic assessment helps define your heart rate training zones, establishes your anaerobic...

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Swim Time Trial

Today’s workout was a long overdue 1,000 meter swim time trial.  My last one was over a month ago on January 24th.  Since that time I’ve rejoined the Masters swim sessions and feel like I’ve made solid...

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Training Shoes and Racing Shoes?

Several weeks ago I started noticing some minor aches and pains in my right ankle after some of my longer runs.  It seemed each week the aches were getting more noticeable and I even started feeling...

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Do it for Yourself

After a tough and challenging week of training, both physically and mentally, I decided it was time for a little mind numbing TV and found myself watching “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC with the...

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Nike Zoom Elite+ 6 Review

First off I realize that running shoes are a very personal experience and what works for one person might be the worst possible choice for another. However, I still enjoy reading others opinions and...

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One Step Closer

This past week I got one step closer to saying goodbye to my old friend and arch enemy – 800 meter track repeats. For those of you not familiar with my love hate relationship, I posted previously on my...

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First Ride of the Season

This week was my first outdoor ride of the season and just in time. We got another 3 inches of snow on the ground. Sometimes I think Iowa is the only place that can go from a sunny 45 degree day to a...

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Tampa Bike Rental & Ride

This week I had the fortune to travel to Tampa, Florida, for several business meetings. Now this week wouldn’t have been my first choice given my first triathlon of the season is a short week away, but...

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How to Turn an Entry Level Road Bike into an Expensive Entry Level Road Bike

As I look back over the past 6 months I realize I’ve done it. I’ve found a way to turn my fully functional and capable Felt Z100 entry level road bike into an expensive and no more capable entry level...

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The Final Countdown

And so the final countdown and trip south begins. It seems hard to believe that my first triathlon of the 2013 season is just a few short days away on April 7th. I’m both nervous and excited. I’m...

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Nautica South Beach Triathlon – Race Results

Today was the Nautica South Beach Triathlon. It was my first triathlon of the year and my second one ever. The experience was exciting, fun, frustrating, and rewarding all at the same time. I had some...

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Orlando Open Water Swim

While on vacation with the family in Orlando I came across an absolutely fabulous open water swim group, Lucky’s Lake Swim.  This is a must do for all swimmers and triathletes visiting the Orlando area...

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The Dreaded Bonk

Experiences are what life is all about and each time you experience something new it brings you closer to those that have shared similar experiences.  Thus, this past weekend I feel like I’ve gotten...

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An Almost Half Century Ride

After hitting a wall on my first attempt I was able to rethink how to approach my long rides each week.  A big thanks to everyone that commented and provided some advice on what type of fueling works...

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800 Meter Brick Repeats

For those of you that have followed my run journey you’ll already know that 800m intervals are enemy #1 on my list of workouts.  In fact, after numerous tries I’ve yet to fully complete the regular...

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An Almost PR Weekend

This past weekend I participated in the Iowa City River Run 5K event.   This race for me could be appropriately titled “Back to Reality”, “Those Darn Kids”, or “Ripped by the Chip”.  I’ll explain but...

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Headsweats Shorty Beanie High Perfomance Skull Cap Review

As I’ve started riding outdoors and increasing my mileage (yes spring has officially arrived here in Iowa), one of the minor, yet most annoying, issues I’ve had to deal with is sweating. I wouldn’t...

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My First 10K Race

This past weekend was my first 10K race ever.  Prior to this weekend I had only participated in a handful of 5K races and found those to be fun and challenging, so I was very excited to see what a 10K...

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Garmin Swim – How to Really Track Your Swim Progress

One of the last areas that I’ve really been able to measure in my training is my swim practices.  Sure I’ve done regularly scheduled 500 yard and 1000 yard time trials and have seen solid progress in...

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