Category Archives: triathlon

ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon 2011 Edition

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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Accel Triathlete Photo Contest

Can you please vote for me? Click here to cast your vote PacificHealth Laboratories is looking for a triathlete to become the next face of Accel® RECOVER, the first nutrition bar specifically designed for maximum muscle recovery. The grand-prize winner will be featured in a full-page ad that will appear in the January [...]
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Enough Already

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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2011 Philly Tri Weekend – All That and Then Some

This past weekend was the 7th Annual Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon; a race that is near and dear to me on multiple levels. I wear a few different hats during this event weekend. For one, it is one of our Team in Training events so myself, along with my two coaching partners Todd Wiley and Ken [...]
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Racing for Recovery™ to Screen the New Film, Running with Demons

Sylvania, Ohio – June 24, 2011 – Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III, Todd Crandell, will appear at Doylestown, Pennsylvania’s County Theater on July 21, 2011 for the screening of the new documentary film Running with Demons.
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New Ironman in New York

World Triathlon Corporation and New York City Triathlon has announced  the 2012 Ironman U.S. Championship will take place on August 11, 2012. This race will be the first-ever Ironman competition to be held in the New York City/New Jersey metropolitan region. “Bringing the Ironman experience to the New York City metropolitan area will allow athletes [...]
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New Liberty Sports Magazine Issue is Out

The June issue of LSM is posted online and on news stands. My feature articles can be found on page 20 (on John Winther) and page 64 (the courageous story of Tom and Pam Kramer and "Racing to Register") Come check them out.
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What’s in a Name? Plenty.

Many people know that 5 years ago I adopted the name “RemissionMan”. Some people know some of the story of the name’s origin, but only a select few know the full details of that story. Since that name was given to me by my friend, Columbia Triathlon Association kingpin Rob Vigorito, I feel it is time to share more of the details here on this forum.
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Racing the Sunset

Don’t worry. You are not “normal”. I suspect you never were, and it’s unlikely that you ever will be and that’s a good thing. None of us are and we are proud to have you sit on the board of our abnormal council. The respect that I have for you as a triathlete is tremendous BUT it cannot hold a candle to the respect I have for you and your post competitive days and life outside of sport.
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