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“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” ~ John Muir I lived one of my long-time dreams as I climbed the snowy[…]
As I sit here in the “before time,” just a few days before my first Western States 100, my thoughts and feelings are somewhat in a state of disarray. On the one hand, I have sincere and deep gratitude for being able to move about the earth under my own power. On the other hand, I can’t[…]
Your fueling and hydration on race day will make or break your day. Race reports across the internet are full of stories of what could have been if I had only done XYZ with my fueling and hydration. Indeed, nutrition before, during and after racing is an important pre-occupation for many runners and triathletes. I suppose that[…]
[The USA Ultra Tri’s Virginia Anvil is a double-iron distance race featuring a 4.8 mile swim, a 224 mile bike, and a 52.4 mile run. This race report is from Coach John’s experience at the 2015 event, which was held October 9-10, 2015.] “In every challenging and difficult moment there is potential value, you have[…]
“A teachable spirit and a humbleness to admit your ignorance or mistake will save you a lot of pain. However, if you’re a person who knows it all, you’ve got a lot of heavy-hearted experiences coming your way” ~ Ron Carpenter Jr. This race report begins with my preparation for the race and learning from the mistakes[…]
“Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.” ~ John Wooden As many of you have done, I set a few endurance goals when 2015 began. Finish the Florida Double Iron in the top 3 overall Run 200 miles at Infinitus 72 hour race in Vermont Run[…]
We arrived in Tampa, Florida for the USA Ultra Triathlon Florida Double Anvil on Wednesday, March 4th. My parents were already checked in to the hotel and in our room they had left a card, which read: “May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, […]
Twenty-seven athletes, representing 6 different countries, started the Florida Double Ironman (Anvil) Triathlon. Twenty-two of those athletes finished within the 36 hour time limit. With the support of my crew – Maria, my parents, and sister-in-law Tiffany – I was among those 22 athletes to cross the finish line after a 4.8 mile swim, a 224[…]
You have a few months until your “A” race of the season, and you are officially in the “base” or “general preparation” phase of training. Okay, so what the heck does that mean? In a periodized training plan, the base or general prep phase is focused primarily on building an aerobic foundation upon which you[…]
5 Tips to Make Your New Year Resolutions A Reality By Coach Maria Simone Many of us will take part in the tradition of making new year resolutions to be better in some way. But, for many, the commitment to these resolutions will dwindle as the sparkle of the new year fades. In fact, most will not continue[…]
