Author Archives: Steve

Two Oceans Ultra Marathon – Part 2

My last long run is done. I don't know if my training formula was perfect but I don't think it was a bad one. My rationale is this; I have "faked" my way through many marathons with much less training than I have put into this effort. So.... I would consider myself in pretty good marathon shape.
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Perfectly Flawed

I don’t need perfect. I don’t even  like perfect. Perfection scares me because I know that if one experiences or witnesses perfection, its sustainability is improbable at best and more likely impossible…. If it even existed in the first place. Sure we all use the word pretty freely to describe some incredibly favorable and positive … [...]
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The Thing About ST

This weekend I had the pleasure of hanging out with one of the good ones. Check that – one of the great ones. Legendary triathlete Scott Tinley was in the Philadelphia area for a couple of events and I had the honor of hanging and being a part of the gatherings thanks to our mutual [...]
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Two Oceans Ultra Marathon – Part 1

In 2012 I felt like my race calendar was getting a little stagnant. I still loved what I was doing but some of the races I was doing were starting to feel like just another day at the office. I have raced 11 ironman triathlons and 20 marathons and God knows how many shorter course events – and I love those distances and races. But I was searching for something different, or bigger, or just “more”.
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Happiness Is…

I am happy to report that I had an oncology follow up appointment this past Friday....
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South Africa, Two Oceans Interview

I was recently contacted by Kolosa Vuso with the South African marketing firm Tenfour Media to answer a few questions regarding my participation in the upcoming Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in Cape Town South Africa.  The timing was quite ironic because I was just starting to contemplate a blog post on this very topic. I’m not [...]
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Endurance Sports Expo Returns to Oaks Pennsylvania

The 2013 Endurance Sports Expo is a do not miss event for the endurance sports athlete! At ESE you will find the latest running gear, ride the hottest road and mountain bikes, see the newest tri products, find out about great events and non-profits, and learn from experts in the industry. As you plan your [...]
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Welcome Nathan Sports

I want to both welcome and thank Nathan Sports for their support of Grassroot Soccer and the Two Oceans Grassroot Soccer Ultra Marathon team. I am looking forward to a great relationship with this outstanding organization.
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Brad Schoener 5K & Music Marathon Registration Now OPEN

Online registration for the 5th annual Brad Schoener Memorial 5K and Music Marathon is now open. Visit www.runtheday.com to register or www.udmusicmarathon.org for more information.
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Philly Involved Featured Philanthopist

I was selected as the February Philanthropist of the month by Philly Involved. Come check it out.
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