Category Archives: ironman

ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon Registration OPEN

By Steve | Published: January 2, 2012
ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon – This event has been named a “140.6 Best Race,” in Triathlete Magazine’s March, 2010 edition, and is the USAT Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship event. Come experience 140.6 miles of Maryland Eastern Shore hospitality as featured in James Michener's book "Chesapeake". CheseapeakeMan uses much of the world-renowned Ironman 70.3 EagleMan venue. Start your day with a 2.4-mile Swim in the protected Hambrooks Bay section of the Choptank River in Great Marsh Park. Then follow with a two loop cycling experience through the flat and windy Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. The run is a three loop fast and flat course with a finish at Cambridge - South Dorchester High School. Join us for the Champions Brunch & Awards at the Hyatt Regency on Sunday morning.
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Myrtle Beach Marathon Added to 2012 Races

By Steve | Published: October 26, 2011
So in an act of sheer whimsicalia (yep, made that up), MG and I decided last night to register for the Myrtle Beach Marathon. A friend of her’s had signed up and it looked interesting so …. we’re in. I’ve never run a marathon that early in the year but I am very much looking [...]
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IRONMAN 70.3 EagleMan

By Steve | Published: October 9, 2011
I am starting to look ahead to 2012 races. First on the list is Eagleman 70.3 put on by my good friends at Columbia Triathlon Association. Looking forward to EMAN 2012!!
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ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon 2011 Edition

By Steve | Published: October 1, 2011
The words that keep popping into my head this morning are, “some days are better than others”. I want to give a brief recap of this past weekend’s race without focusing too much on what went wrong. If you are pressed for time, or simply don’t want to bore yourself with the details, here are [...]
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He Said, He Said

By Steve | Published: September 21, 2011
Below is a recent conversation that has kept me busy with myself. Self: You do know you are racing an ironman in 3 days, right? Other self: Yes, I do recall such event. Self: And why do you continue to do this again? Other self: Hmmmm…. I DON’T FRIGGIN KNOW !!! Self: Have you been training? Other self: I’m sorry. Could [...]
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Ironman Redefined

By Steve | Published: August 5, 2011
I can’t believe it has been 6 years. On this date in 2005 I lost my father. He checked into a hospital in June and never left the ICU. This is always a hard time for me and it’s been a rough couple of days. Today, for obvious reasons, is the worst. I really wish [...]
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New Tampa Double Ironman

By Steve | Published: July 25, 2011
Here is a very nice write up on Race Director Steve Kirby and his inaugural Tampa Florida double ironman. The Tampa double compliments Kirby’s two other races in Virginia consisting of both a double and a triple ironman. CLICK ME for the full story.
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Enough Already

By Steve | Published: July 21, 2011
It feels like we are on day 900 of 90 plus degree heat here in the metro Philly area. Apparently we are not alone as most of the country is sharing space in our Easy Bake Oven. My questions is, just how hot does it have to be for how long before the earth explodes? [...]
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My New Race Available in eBook

By Steve | Published: June 15, 2011
My leukemia diagnosis and treatment story has now been converted to eBook format. My other titles are presently being coverted as well. Check them out at www.lulu.com
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