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My life has changed tremendously since 2010. I've decided to now be the change. I have created a fundraising page through the Ironman Foundation in the Your Journey, Your Cause campaign. http://bit.ly/VtBV4W-
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Capital of Dreams Triathlon, April 27, 2013
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Turkey Trot 5K Thanksgiving 51:25
Meadowbrook 5K Dec. 18, 2010 47:25
Resolution Run 5K Jan. 1, 2011 46:37
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Barrie Hirst 5K Feb. 12, 2011 41:11
Disney Princess Half Marathon, Feb. 27, 2011 3:26
Holiday Hustle, March 5, 2011 38:55
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Women's Health 5K May 14, 2011 38:50
Tour de Cure - May 21, 2011 (raised $1,050 so far for ADA)
Mule Kick 5K, June 4, 2011 41:03
Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon - June 11, 2011 2:17
Callaway Gardens Sprint Tri - June 19, 2011 1:18:09
See Jane Run 5K - July 17, 2011 38:43
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Tour de Cure, May 12, 2012, 26 miles, 2:08 (raised $2,020 for ADA)
Distance for Disaster, May 26, 2012 (not times)
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2 for T-Town, July 4, 2012 26:14
Decatur Y 4 miler, July 14, 2012 56:04
Wet Dog Triathlon, July 21, 2012 1:46
Hot Hundred, July 28, 2012 4:50 with rest stops (52.77 miles)
Luray Triathlon, August 18-19, 2012
Callaway Gardens International Triathlon, Sept. 2, 2012, 3:09
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Kaiser Half Marathon, November 24, 2012 3:31
Meadowbrook 5k, December 15, 2012 41:09
Hot Chocolate 15K, January 13, 2012 2:30:40
Krispy Kreme Challenge, February 16, 2013, 25:30
TDA 5k, February 24, 2013, 40:35
Tuscaloosa Half Marathon, March 2, 2013 - sick, unable to run
Georgia Publix Half Marathon, March 17, 2013 3:25
Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon, April 7, 2013 1:59
Old Howard Century, April 20, 2013 45 miles. 3:07Top Clicks
Category Archives: Achilles Tendon
Reflections on 2012
I’ve been sick for over a week so I haven’t had a chance to blog. I have thought about the past year and the one to come, however. In this post I want to do a bit of reflection. Goals … Continue reading
5 Questions for the Off Season
I saw a post on Active.com earlier this week titled “5 Questions to ask yourself in this Offseason.” The offseason from triathlon provides an opportunity for assessment, rest, working on different things like strength and flexibility, and setting goals for … Continue reading
Meadow Brook Run, 2012
This morning I ran the Meadow Brook 5k in Birmingham. Every finisher received a rose. My time was 41:09, 6 minutes and 16 seconds faster than when I ran it two years ago. I am slowly getting back to my … Continue reading
Opportunity, a year later
Last summer after I tore my hamstring two people told me that I would find opportunities in my injury. I don’t remember who told me that but I can narrow it down to the likely candidates. A month after that … Continue reading
Reflections on an unfinished race: Lessons Learned
As I mentioned a few days ago, I planned on completing my first sprint triathlon since my surgery. It was not meant to be. I didn’t finish because I panicked in the water. I did complete the bike, however. I … Continue reading
Balance: Getting back on the bike
My next goal is to get back on my road bike. Today I went to Velo City and Mark put my clip pedals back on the bike for me. Prior to surgery I had gotten used to these pedals and … Continue reading
Many levels of recovery and healing
This week marked a year since the tornado devastated the city of Tuscaloosa and much of the state of Alabama. There were several memorial services and memories of those who were lost. The heroes who assisted were also remembered. Thousands … Continue reading
Tomorrow’s agenda – end of 30 weeks
Tomorrow I will try my first 5k since last summer. This week marks 30 weeks since surgery so it is a bit sooner than I anticipated and I know I won’t be able to run the entire course. I started … Continue reading
A weekend of triathlon
This was a weekend of triathlon – volunteering and participating. USAT Collegiate Nationals Tuscaloosa once again hosted the USAT Collegiate Nationals on Saturday, April 21. There were almost 1300 athletes participating in the race. It was a little cool and … Continue reading
Oh hai, I iz still here
That tells you where I am … quoting I can has cheeseburger. It’s been that kind of couple of weeks. A little crazy and very busy. I have three or four things I want to write about but I have … Continue reading
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