Author Archives: Jeff

White Lake 69.1 Race Report

Friday morning after lots of packing and planning, we loaded up our gear and headed to White Lake, NC for the 70.3 event on Saturday morning.  I had been looking forward to this event for a couple months, since this … Continue reading

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White Lake 70.3 Race Week

We are now just 2 days away from one of my favorite races.  White Lake 70.3 !!  It’s been nearly 10yrs since I first raced White Lake.  This is a great location for a race.  The lake is clear and … Continue reading

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Learning How to Swim Faster….Again.

Triathlon swimming is tricky.  I think it’s God’s way of leveling the playing field so that the strong cyclist or runner won’t totally dominate any given race. If you recall, last year I started my 2nd Ironman journey after about … Continue reading

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Bulletproof New Year’s Resolutions – Altitude Adjustment

We all make New Year’s Resolutions. But when you look back on the previous year, do you even remember what your resolution was?  If not, you’re not alone.  Only 12% actually keep their resolutions from year to year according to … Continue reading

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You’re invited to a One-legged Butt Kicking Contest

If you ever have one of those days where you need to blow off some steam, let me suggest a One-legged pedaling workout.  This is the kind of workout that I see coming up on the workout calendar and I … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year everyone.  My wife and I were just returning to Raleigh last night around 6pm from a quick daytrip.  I had my new camera with me, and was hoping to get a couple of pictures of the Christmas … Continue reading

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Pictures from the Lunar Eclipse

On Monday afternoon I read that Monday night/Tuesday morning would be a pretty cool Lunar eclipse.  I decided that would be pretty cool to try and get a photo of.  So I did some quick research to try and figure … Continue reading

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Birds of a Feather…Head South for Warmer Weather

The last several weeks have been quiet.  The 2010 season was over and the 2011 season has yet to begin.  There hasn’t been much in the way of exciting entertainment. That all changed this past weekend….Roadtrip!!!  I try to write … Continue reading

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Ridgewood Turkey Trot!!

If you’re the sort that doesn’t like to be cooped up inside all day on Thanksgiving Day, check out your local Turkey Trot next time.  In Raleigh, the annual Turkey Trot starts at Ridgewood shopping center, and weaves back in … Continue reading

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Ironman Arizona 2011

It’s now been 2 weeks since we completed IMFL.  It took 2-3 days for the soreness to go away, but not too bad.  I haven’t done anything that I would call a workout (Coaches orders).  I’ve gone to the pool … Continue reading

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