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Posted Dec. 23 2011

New music

Thought it would be a good time to introduce some new (and some a bit less new) music, and hopefully others will do the same. The list below are my latest favourite workout tracks. Some may be harder to find than others, but check out SoundCloud.com a…

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To the future…

I’ve been fairly quiet for a few months now… As some of you know I have been struggling a bit since AT70.3 last year with an increasingly problematic groin/rec fem/hip issue.

I’ve seen podiatrists for fallen arches, and a physio for “what the hell…

Posted Dec. 22 2011

An IM in Central Oregon?

Finally! The Central Oregon Vistor’s Association is submitting a proposal to the WTC in an attempt to bring an IM to the state for September of 2013. Here’s the link if you want to sign a petion to support this effort.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petit…

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new Xterra promos until Dec 31

Xterra Velocity Speed suit reg 350 onsale 131
Vortex Fullsuit reg 400 onsale for 149
Vortex Sleeveless Reg 300 onsale for 112

Just got the list today. This is the first time their speedsuit has been on sale this much too! Good way to spend that Chris…

Posted Dec. 21 2011

Suggestions for Kona

I’m finally going to Kona. No, I didn’t qualify or get a lottery spot (don’t I wish); we’re going in the spring for vacation. I’m looking for suggestions for “must do”s. We will be staying a couple miles south of Kona in a condo by Magic Sands Beach…

Posted Dec. 20 2011

Troika Triathlon

My friends and I are considering doing the Troika 1/2 Ironman in Spokane in 2012. This will be our first 1/2. Has anyone done this Tri? All comments and suggestions welcome.

Posted Dec. 19 2011

EASTON EC90 TT vs Zipp 808

I know everyone wants to go with Zipp because they are known for being the best, but I have looked into the EASTON EC90 TT 90mm CARBON WHEELS and they say they are right up there with the 808′s and are way cheaper too! Just wanted to know if anyone had…

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New Podcast to checkout

Hey Everyone,

I came across a new podcast I thought you’d like… Training Bible Podcast.

The 2 guys that do this show have really funny banter, but done in a way that makes you feel like you’re part of an inside joke; all while still learning someth…

Posted Dec. 18 2011

Ironman Cozumel 2011 RR

Took me a bit longer this year to post than last year. Got to the island on Monday, wanted some R & R before race day. Stayed at Hotel Barracuda for the first night, loved it! right on the water, had a balcony with a view and could swim there. The rest…

Posted Dec. 17 2011

What was your best/worst race of the year?

Assuming the 2011 tri season is a thing of the past, we have all had a chance to select “my best race of the year” and “my not so best race of the year.” Hopefully you had at least one race where everything seemed to click and another race that was, we…