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Ironman? Are You Sure?

By Steve | Published: December 3, 2009
People chase the ironman dream for any number of reasons. Many reasons are quite personal and private, while some are as simple as just wanting to be able to say they did it.
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Aligning Systems

By Steve | Published: September 14, 2009
As I look at the races that I have on my calendar between now and the end of November, I find myself in full system alignment mode. I am at that point where I am taking a lot of inventories and trying to determine what I have done right, what mistakes I may have made, and what I need to do to try to tie all of the pieces together.
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Ironman Redefined

By Steve | Published: August 5, 2009
I can't believe it has been 4 years. On this date in 2005 I lost my father. He checked into a hospital in June and never left ICU. It's been a rough couple of days but today, for obvious reasons is the worst. I really wish he could have met his newest great granddaughter. He loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids so much.I am recycling something I wrote shortly after he passed ...
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Almost an Ironman

By Steve | Published: July 14, 2009
I know I typically post my own thoughts here, but I'll make an exception in this case. This recap of Rhonda Cohen's near ironman experience is worthy of sharing. I have known Rhonda for a numbers of years and have followed, (or dare I say helped fuel) Ronda's passion and drive along the way. She has often called me a source of her inspiration. But her story is one of perseverance, drive, and overcoming what may seem impossible - or at least unlikely. Although Rhonda slightly missed the mark with this ironman attempt, she still epitomizes everything that a triathlete stands for and remains an inspiration for many women.
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An Ironman for an Officer

By Steve | Published: June 10, 2009
In January 2002, Upper Darby police officer Dennis McNamara was shot and killed while on duty. McNamara became the first officer killed in the line of duty in the town of Upper Darby. McNamara was a loving father, husband, musician, runner, good cop, and good man.
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It's Got to be FUN

By Steve | Published: June 5, 2009
I know I always talk about swim, bike, and run racing and training and how much I love it. And these things really are extremely important to me. But I may have failed to properly convey an important point and I want to be clear on something.
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Never, Ever Forgotten

By Steve | Published: May 13, 2009
Here is a race report of a different color. Although the race referenced is the 2007 ChesapeakeMan Ultra Distance Triathlon, there is not much race detail in here. This report is an open letter to anyone who has ever lost someone meaningful in their lives.
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Beyond the Finish Line

By Steve | Published: June 5, 2008
There has been much documentation and fanfare surrounding the ironman triathlon finish line. It remains one of the most motivating and impressive images around. You can’t talk about that finisher chute with its screaming spectators without getting the juices flowing.
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Ken Glah – Family Man, Ironman

By Steve | Published: August 4, 2007
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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