One of the primary reasons I fell in love with running, biking, and swimming is the connections they have brought into my life. The vast majority of my friendships have come about because of a shared love of a sport that keeps us active, fit, and healthy. In the current environment, one factor in maintaining… [Read More]
4 Key Components of Successful Run Training
Every year around this time there is a renewed interest in training for a marathon. Twin Cities Marathon took place this past weekend, Chicago Marathon is this coming weekend, and runners toe the line for the New York City Marathon on November 3rd. There is something very enticing about completing a marathon. Many people love… [Read More]
The Day I Crossed the Ironman Finish Line
Race Recap – Ironman Wisconsin September 8, 2019 Finishing Time: 14:40:48 Swim: 1:36:11 T1: 19:14 Bike: 7:23:52 T2: 12:36 Run: 5:08:58 In reality, it took more than 14 hours and 40 minutes and 48 seconds to cross that finish line. It was more like 363 days. My journey to the Ironman Wisconsin 2019… [Read More]
Ironman Wisconsin 2019 – My Conversation with God
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior. Psalm 42:5 I began the day not unlike any other day. I woke up just before my 4:00 a.m. alarm sounded, trying to decide if I could trust myself to… [Read More]
Do the Opposite
I allowed my head to drop onto the arm of the big comfy chair in our living room. I scooched down a little further until I arrived at that perfectly comfortable place that was sure to lead to a very appealing unscheduled nap. The only problem was that I had a long bike ride on… [Read More]
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