Tsali Frosty Foot 50k
My passion for running was reignited this fall & early winter spending time playing on the vast network of trails in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It’s no secret Boulder is home to some stellar trails and I have enjoyed every moment exploring them. I am blessed to have this goldmine... [Read more...]
Off the Beaten Path
Since getting back into unstructured training I have been enjoying significant amount of time exploring the amazing network of trails Boulder has to offer. Cruising down Green Mountain last week on the newly opened re-route of Green-Bear Trail (closed from one of the wild fires this past summer) I... [Read more...]
The Look of Ironman Race Week
I have often been asked what my training is like the week of an Ironman race. The main focus for me is to maintain contact with each discipline, keep the blood flowing and stay sharp physically & mentally. Here is the rundown of my current training week heading into Ironman Florida this Saturday: Monday: ... [Read more...]
Fueled by Faith
Having raced 19 Ironmans and numerous sprint, Olympic distance and half Ironman events I have witnessed a full spectrum of emotions, attitudes and performances by athletes of all abilities and ages. From the first timers to the seasoned professionals I have seen incredible feats of athleticism and... [Read more...]
TriFest for MS Weekend
This past weekend I had the privilege of racing in the TriFest for MS F1 event. It was a stellar weekend of racing supporting Jo & Scott Rampy and their foundation, Research MS. It was a three day celebration of good health, triathlon, family and community. It also allowed me to spend the weekend... [Read more...]
aquaman
Stoked to be going back to my roots with Aquaman for my wetsuit needs! They have a strong history in the sport dating back to 1983 and was my first wetsuit I purchased when I started in triathlon over 13 years ago. Aquman created the first wetsuits for triathlon in 1983. At this time triathlon was... [Read more...]
Mooseman 70.3
In 5th grade I wrote a short story called, “The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”. That pretty much sums up my race at the recent Mooseman 70.3 held in scenic New Hampshire. My swim was okay and really the best part of my race. I was able to secure a good draft and swam with the first... [Read more...]
Horsetooth Half Marathon Race Report
With climbs at 6.5-9% grade within the first five miles and peaks with names of Monster Mountain, Dam Hill and Bingham Hill there is a reason the Horsetooth Half Marathon is considered one of America’s toughest half marathons. Throw in the altitude and you have yourself one tough and honest road... [Read more...]
Abstinence Education
In light of a recent article in the Boulder Daily Camera I would like to share a few thoughts. The article may be found here. For the past five years I have spoken in numerous Boulder Valley Schools as a guest speaker on the topic of abstinence as a healthy option for teens to consider when making... [Read more...]
Hot v Attractive
When addressing our young people on the benefits of abstinence, part of my healthy message on sexual integrity is rooted in how we view each other as men and women. Pornography and the practice of sexting are cause for the development of an extremely distorted viewpoint of authentic womanhood and manhood. ... [Read more...]
