Author Archives: Steve

The Todd Crandell Story

Twelve years ago if you told Todd Crandell that someday he would indeed clean up his act and get straight and sober, you probably would have unknowingly invoked a fight. Twelve years ago, if you told Todd Crandell that he would one day hold the keys to change not only his life, but the lives of many others as well, he probably would have laughed as he slammed down another fifth of Jack to chase down a fistful of unidentified pills. Twelve years ago, Todd Crandell was on a complete crash course to nowhere.
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My First Ironman Experience

I guess the true beginning of my quest would have to be the very first Hawaii Ironman Triathlon that I watched on TV. I’m not exactly sure which year, but I feel like it was 100 years ago. More than likely, it was probably around 1982 or so. From that moment on, I was drawn to something.
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Ken Glah – Family Man, Ironman

I recently had the opportunity to tie down triathlon legend Kenny Glah long enough to interview him for TransitionTimes.com. We all know the name. We've all seen his impressive results now spanning three decades of racing. Ken's a local Philly area native who is leaving a permanent mark on the sport of triathlon.
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Elite Bicycles … Pursuit of Perfection

I recently had the opportunity to chat with David Greenfield, President of Philadelphia based Elite Bicycles. I think you’ll enjoy what Dave had to say about the art of bike building and triathlon in general.
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My Diagnosis

2005 had been a very rough year for our family. My father had become ill and spent 3 months in an intensive care unit, until we lost him in August of 2005. I spent just about every day at that hospital and became all too familiar with the hospital bistro meals, and the sights, sounds, and smells of an intensive care unit.
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