Author Archives: Jeff

Update…IMFL and the BP Oil Spill

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Jeff

On Sunday I sent an email to ironmanusa.com voicing my concerns about the IMFL race in November and how there has been a lack of information from ironmanusa and an abundance of information from the rumor mill.  My hope was … Continue reading →

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IMFL and the BP Oil Spill

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Jeff

Driving into work today, I heard reports on the radio what I hoped would not happen.  BP Oil has now reached Panama City Beach.  See the following articles at The News Herald and News8 wtnh.com. So instead of ignoring the … Continue reading →

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Ironman Florida (IMFL) training…5 months away

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Jeff

We are now about 5 months away from IMFL and things are looking good.  The month of May started with a Half Ironman in Charleston. This was my first Half in quite some time, but things went exactly according to … Continue reading →

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I got bit by a dog…Now what?

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Jeff

Some days you’re the ‘Nail’ and some days you’re the hammer.  Yesterday, it was my turn to be the ‘Nail’. I’ve often heard of people getting bitten by a dog, and often thought how I would react to keep the … Continue reading →

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Withings WiFi Scale Giveaway

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Jeff

Just came across this today from DC Rainmaker.  If you’re into triathlons and/or gadgetry, then you’ve probably been here before.  I pretty much use his reviews for technical issues with some products, as they are typically more detailed and easy … Continue reading →

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One-legged pedaling

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Jeff

My weakest link in Triathlon is without a doubt the bike.  And that sucks because the majority of the time in any distance race will be on the bike.  No matter what distance race I ride, I’m always in the … Continue reading →

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Recovery Week

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Jeff

Since last weeks 70.3 in Charleston, this week was a much more laid back recovery week.  Nothing too long…nothing too strenuous.  A couple things happened while we were a way for the long weekend. The Outdoor Pool Opened…Whoohoo!!!  I love … Continue reading →

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TryCharleston 70.3 Race Report

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Jeff

  Judging from the age of my T-Shirt drawer, my most recent triathlon was 6 years ago.  Today marks the halfway point(for me) to Ironman Florida.  When I was looking for races that would be a good halfway point to … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2010

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Jeff

As Triathletes, we are always trying to become faster and more efficient.  Efficiency is the name of the game.  How efficient and how fast can I swim so that I’m not exhausted by the time I get on the bike?  … Continue reading →

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Geese in the flower bed…

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Jeff

  Goose Facts It’s springtime and all kinds of creatures and critters are making their presence known.  Every year the geese come back to the RTP campus to nest.  You never know where the nest is going to be , … Continue reading →

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