Tag Archives: triathlon

Why I Do What I Do

By Steve | Published: June 1, 2009
I am conviced that there are so many "reasons" for my leukemia diagnosis and more importantly, there are reasons that have drivien me to do the things that I have done as a result of my diagnosis. I may not always know what those reasons are, but the people that I have been able to connect with are too many to mention or even count. I wanted to take a minute and share just a couple of examples of people who have found me or stumbled upon me
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Don't Forget Your Chocolate

By Steve | Published: May 17, 2009
OK, I don’t mean chocolate as in the cocoa product. I mean chocolate in terms of doing special something for yourself that you love and are passionate about that also fills a void, and satisfies a need, or a sweet tooth.
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Slow Down and See More

By Steve | Published: May 10, 2009
One of the points that I made while speaking at the pre race pasta dinner at the New Jersey Marathon was how different your scenery and surroundings look when you run down a road versus when you drive a car down that same road.
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Lance Was Right

By Steve | Published: March 21, 2009
Lance was right on when he said "It's not about the bike". It's not about the bike as physical matter, or cycling as an activity, profession, or way of life. But what is it about?
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The Person Within

By Steve | Published: December 21, 2008
Did you ever stop and wonder what sets triathletes apart from other athletes? Or what sets them apart from the rest of society in general for that matter? I think about it all the time. There is something about this sport that fosters an incredible sense of brotherhood and camaraderie unlike any other.
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ChesapeakeMan Ultra Tri Race Report

By Steve | Published: October 1, 2008
Well, the ChesapeakeMan Ultra Distance Triathlon is in the books. It was yet another memorable day, as ironman always is. I have recapped a few of the highlights and lowlights for your reading pleasure.
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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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The Todd Crandell Story

By Steve | Published: September 21, 2007
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

By Steve | Published: August 21, 2007
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

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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