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To Endure

Ironman Maryland is now a week away and the usual pre ultra distance race thoughts are dancing through my mind. Did I train enough? What do I need to pack? What does the event schedule look like? What about nutrition? What am I wearing? Did I train enough? How many more swims can I squeeze [...]
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IRONMAN.com Article

IRONMAN.com just ran this piece on my return to the Chesapeakeman course. Click to read.
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WTC Announces IRONMAN Maryland

World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) is announcing Ironman Maryland, a phoenix raised from the ashes of what was Chesapeakeman, to take place on September 20, 2014. The WTC has acted quickly to turn an imminent disaster into a windfall for its own brand and for triathletes living in the metro-Baltimore and greater Mid-Atlantic area.
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Looking Ahead to 2014

I wanted to take a minute and update folks on a few things that I am excited about as we get ready to usher in the New Year.  For starters, keep an eye on Endurance Racing Magazine as I will be writing a standing column called “Racing Against Cancer” where I will talk about all [...]
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The ChesapeakeMan Endurance Festival Is Filling Fast! – 7 Different Events – There’s One for You!

End your race season with an unforgettable event that everyone is raving about, the CheaspeakeMan Endurance Festival. Enjoy racing through the pristine Blackwater Wildlife Refuge on September 21st  on Maryland’s Eastern Shore when the heat of the season has subsided. Taking place in the same venue as TriColumbia’s world renown, Ironman 70.3 EagleMan race, ChesapeakeMan [...]
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January News From TriColumbia

The New Year is here!  It’s time to plan the coming race season, and TriColumbia is ready with a myriad of race and training opportunities that are sure to challenge and excite you.  And don’t forget that TriColumbia is a non-profit 501c3; so racing with us is a win-win.  The majority [...]
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ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon Registration OPEN

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

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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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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He Said, He Said

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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