Category Archives: Sam

Wisdom wins

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

It seemed like a good plan but one should really always listen to James Spann.  When he says it is going to be really cold and rain, he is generally right.  This race was not on my plan but I … Continue reading →

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Rebelman Re-cap – round two

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

My second go at the Rebelman Triathlon is in the books.  This time I was 27 minutes faster and I placed third in my age group.  I didn’t worry as much – though I always worry about something.  I executed … Continue reading →

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Training time – spring break

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

This week was spring break, one of the very nice perks of my job.  I was hoping that the weather would be a little warmer by the end of March but it has been pretty chilly.  I have still been … Continue reading →

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16 weeks – all part of the journey

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

I am 16 weeks, or a bit less, away from Raleigh and my first half Ironman.  Really, I am trying not to think about it too much.  But I do, of course.  Sam posted a link to another blog this … Continue reading →

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Habit: Changing behavior and changing my life

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Over the past few weeks I have been reading the book The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. His examples provide a clear description of habit, why we do what we do, and ways to analyze habits if we want … Continue reading →

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Race one of 2013: Elevation and priorities

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

My first race of the year is this Sunday in Atlanta.  It’s the Hot Chocolate 15k (9.3 miles) and they finally posted the elevation map.  It looks hilly, as I expected, so it will be challenging.  The race begins at … Continue reading →

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5 Questions for the Off Season

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

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 →

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Racing to stop diabetes: a 70.30 goal

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Over the last few months I have mentioned that I plan on doing a half Ironman in 2013.  I am actually registered for two:  Raleigh on June 2 and Augusta on September 29.  I have also decided to devote my … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you just keep going

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

The past few weeks have not been easy.  It began with a reaction to the flu shot, followed by a  fall, seasonal allergies, and a lot of travel.  I love to travel but I do get out of my routine.  … Continue reading →

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Opportunity, a year later

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

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 →

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