Friday, November 8, 2013

The Story of an Original Ironman

The Story of an Original Ironman

It’s a story as old as time…one man dares another in a bar and the next thing you know it’s a world wide event. Well something like than anyhow. Prior to this week, I admit my knowledge of the Ironman was limited to the replays I have watched over the last few years and the friends I’ve had compete. Largely leaving me with a feeling of amazement, maybe even overwhelmed…how could someone take on 140.6 miles?! This weekend I was lucky enough to speak with Dave Orlowski the 3rd place finisher of the original 12 Ironmen finishers { 15 started and registered for $5 } about how it all began and his journey to complete 140.6 miles in CUT OFF JEAN SHORTS . I feel chaffed just thinking about that possibility! For those of you like me who...Read More
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Denver Pro Panel; Runners Roost

Denver Pro Panel; Runners Roost

Every year, Barry Siff puts together a great Pro Panel heading into Ironman Boulder 70.3. This year did not disappoint with Drew Scott, Tim Don, Rachel Joyce and Liz Blatchford on the panel. The evening always starts out with a run and food which draws about 50 people. They continue to roll in and we [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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Boulder 70.3

Boulder 70.3

I went into the Boulder 70.3 well recovered and trained. After my poor performance at IM CDA I decided to cancel my original plan to race Racine 70.3 in exchange for some extra recovery time followed by a short bike training block. The past few weeks leading up to the race i’ve felt great in [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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Norseman Extreme Triathlon: An epic adventure!

Norseman Extreme Triathlon: An epic adventure!

The Norseman Extreme Triathlon is extreme in many ways: Starting at sea level with a fjord swim, it ends at 1,850m atop Mt. Gaustatoppen; the point-to-point course requires each athlete provide their own support crew; and the weather can be very unpredictable given the altitude changes throughout the race. The goal is not really to [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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Winning the US Triathlon National Championships!

Winning the US Triathlon National Championships!

Tip of the week: Never give up and find strength from those around you. Ironman is all about mental and physical toughness. At some point you have to make the decision to keep pushing.. Because anything is possible.                         Last Saturday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

GREAT to be back!!

GREAT to be back!!

I have had one heck of year! I no longer have any problem with believing that rest is a good thing! After a rather large racing schedule in 2012 I thought I could just keep training at a high level for increased performance this year. Boy was I was wrong!!! To make a long story [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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The toughest marathon I’ve ever done

The toughest marathon I’ve ever done

When I told a friend last week that I was going to do the Pikes Peak Marathon, he said, “Why would you do something like that?” Granted he was not an athlete and didn’t really understand the desire for people to do these type of races, I quickly answered, “I’m always looking to find a new [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Course Record Achieved!

Course Record Achieved!

Sunday, I raced in the XTERRA Snow Valley Half Marathon Sunday and broke the course record by 20 minutes! This didn’t happen because of a well planned race schedule, taper and normal race routine. My TIP for this week leading into Ironman is their motto “Anything is Possible”. Ironman was developed in 1978 with [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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Monday, September 30, 2013

Norseman Extreme Triathlon: An epic adventure!

Norseman Extreme Triathlon: An epic adventure!

The Norseman Extreme Triathlon is extreme in many ways: Starting at sea level with a fjord swim, it ends at 1,850m atop Mt. Gaustatoppen; the point-to-point course requires each athlete provide their own support crew; and the weather can be very unpredictable given the altitude changes throughout the race. The goal is not really to [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Ironman WI – My First IM WIN!!

Ironman WI – My First IM WIN!!

WOW! So I’m writing here about my first Ironman VICTORY, right here on my home turf in Madison, WI. I’m so happy and thankful I don’t know where to start!! This year certainly started slowly – if you read any of my earlier blogs this year it was a long process getting back into ‘race’ shape and getting my run back up to speed. Winning an Ironman was the farthest thing from my mind in February, where I could barely run a 7 minute mile! I put in a lot of work this year, day in and day out, and even though I was tempted to try a earlier IM, I waited until Ironman Mont Tremblant (IMMT) in August. At that race I felt it , I was ready. My run was back and I my mind was strong to push through an Ironman.This was my first time...Read More
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Saturday, September 28, 2013

What Happens in Vegas........

What Happens in Vegas........

So I guess there is only SO MUCH that I can reveal about this past weekend in Vegas!!
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Friday, September 27, 2013

Post Race with 2013 Ironman Wisconsin Champion,...

Post Race with 2013 Ironman Wisconsin Champion,...

So happy for 3rd year professional and fellow Timex Multisport Teammate, Jackie Arendt, winning her first Ironman title in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday. Here’s my post race interview with Jackie.
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Timex Athletes Showcased During Tour de France

Timex Athletes Showcased During Tour de France

Timex Multisport Team athletes Roger Thompson (pictured above) and Matt Russell both appear in commercials airing during the 100th Tour de France. Matt Russell can be seen in the background while Robbie Ventura, Paraic McGlynn, and Dr. Steven Major discuss the benefits of Xendurance.   Roger is the man on the Pro-Form 2013 TDF Centennial [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Badwater 135: Meredith Dolhare on running the...

Badwater 135: Meredith Dolhare on running the...

To help raise awareness for RunningWorks, Meredith Dolhare is running the Badwater 135 ultramarathon. Stride Nation spoke to her just days before the race, about motivation, coffin-sized coolers, a plan if her shoes melt, and blister management. Monday's  forecast  in Death Valley is 120 degrees. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to see highs of 118. The  low  over this three-day stretch is 90 degrees. But what else would you expect from a race that starts in a town called Furnace Creek? And it's in that heat that 100 runners will set out on a 135-mile ultramarathon, through some of the most unforgiving terrain on the planet -- this is the  Badwater Ultramarathon , the world's toughest footrace.
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Steal His Style: Hugh Jackman

Steal His Style: Hugh Jackman


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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Bill Rancic to Run ING New York City Marathon...

Bill Rancic to Run ING New York City Marathon...

On November 3, Bill Rancic will find himself an apprentice again, at least as far as the 26.2-mile reality of the ING New York City Marathon is concerned. Like softball star Jennie Finch (2011) and New York Giants receiver Amani Toomer (2010) before him, Rancic will be the last person to start the race and will partner with Timex, which will donate $1 to Fab-U-Wish for every runner he passes. Finch and Toomer, combined, earned $56,211 for their charities. Rancic, 42, was the winner on the first season of The Apprentice , in 2004, and is now the co-star and co-executive producer of the reality show Bill and Giuliana with Giuliana Rancic, whom he married in 2007. In late 2011, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and...Read More
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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Timex Run Trainer GPS 2.0 In-Depth Review

Timex Run Trainer GPS 2.0 In-Depth Review

It’s been just over a year and a half since the first  Timex Run Trainer  came out, and Timex is back at it releasing a slimmed down version of the unit with a cleaned up user interface.  This new unit adds in features such as nutrition alerts, while at the same time simplifying general operation of the watch. In running 3-4 times a week over the last month plus, I’ve got a pretty good grasp on how the unit works, as well as all the details inside and out.  Because I want to be transparent about my reviews, once my evaluation period with the Timex Run Trainer 2.0 has elapsed, I send it back to Timex in Middlebury, Connecticut.  Simple as that.  Sorta like hiking in wilderness trails –...Read More
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Friday, September 20, 2013

Plyometric Exercises for Triathletes

Plyometric Exercises for Triathletes

Ben from  http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com  shows you the top 9 plyometric exercises for triathletes. For an article to accompany this video, read LavaMagazine.com article "How To Trick Your Muscles Into Superhuman Strength."
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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Introducing the Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0...

Introducing the Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0...

Over the weekend, I was a guest of the Timex Multisport Team's annual training camp, held in the New York Giants' practice facility in New Jersey. Though, "training camp" is perhaps not entirely accurate -- it was really more of a chance for the athletes to reconnect, meet with sponsors and collect their gear for another season. Perhaps just as important, they received their new watched for training, the  Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 GPS . The watch is set for a release in March, with numerous improvements and upgrades over the 1.0 version, including a smaller case size, easier to navigate menu-based system and vibrating alerts. But for me, the most noticeable -- and very welcomed -- improvement is the easier-to-read screen....Read More
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

High-Res, High Tech: Timex's Breakthrough Run...

High-Res, High Tech: Timex's Breakthrough Run...

Timex’s newest offering gives triathletes a smaller, sleeker way to track workouts. Just in time for the 2013 race season, Timex debuted the sleek new IRONMAN Run Trainer 2.0 watch earlier this month — and thanks to our partnership, we got an early chance to take it for a run, bike, and swim at the Timex Multisport Team training camp. Using a screen that would be at home on a smartphone, the new gadget takes the triathlete's watch up a notch with an easy-to-use upgraded menu system, crisp display and logical interface that make monitoring pace, speed, and distance a breeze. Water resistant to 50 m, the Run Trainer 2.0 offers lots of options for setting up and tracking workouts. The customizable, reversible screen...Read More
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Monday, September 16, 2013

Ironman WI – My First IM WIN!!

Ironman WI – My First IM WIN!!

WOW! So I’m writing here about my first Ironman VICTORY, right here on my home turf in Madison, WI. I’m so happy and thankful I don’t know where to start!! This year certainly started slowly – if you read any of my earlier blogs this year it was a long process getting back into ‘race’ shape and getting my run back up to speed. Winning an Ironman was the farthest thing from my mind in February, where I could barely run a 7 minute mile! I put in a lot of work this year, day in and day out, and even though I was tempted to try a earlier IM, I waited until Ironman Mont Tremblant (IMMT) in August. At that race I felt it , I was ready. My run was back and I my mind was strong to push through an Ironman.This was my first time...Read More
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Sunday, September 15, 2013

What Happens in Vegas........

What Happens in Vegas........

So I guess there is only SO MUCH that I can reveal about this past weekend in Vegas!!
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Saturday, September 14, 2013

Post Race with 2013 Ironman Wisconsin Champion,...

Post Race with 2013 Ironman Wisconsin Champion,...

So happy for 3rd year professional and fellow Timex Multisport Teammate, Jackie Arendt, winning her first Ironman title in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday. Here’s my post race interview with Jackie.
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Friday, September 13, 2013

Bill Rancic to Run ING New York City Marathon...

Bill Rancic to Run ING New York City Marathon...

On November 3, Bill Rancic will find himself an apprentice again, at least as far as the 26.2-mile reality of the ING New York City Marathon is concerned. Like softball star Jennie Finch (2011) and New York Giants receiver Amani Toomer (2010) before him, Rancic will be the last person to start the race and will partner with Timex, which will donate $1 to Fab-U-Wish for every runner he passes. Finch and Toomer, combined, earned $56,211 for their charities. Rancic, 42, was the winner on the first season of The Apprentice , in 2004, and is now the co-star and co-executive producer of the reality show Bill and Giuliana with Giuliana Rancic, whom he married in 2007. In late 2011, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and...Read More
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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Berlin 70.3: Up the runway, down the runway…

Berlin 70.3: Up the runway, down the runway…

This weekend marked the inaugural race of the Berlin 70.3. I was pretty excited to get a chance to race in this historic city.   Unfortunately, the course didn’t really go through the city. The basic idea was this: swim in the Spree River, then cycle 5 miles to Templehof Airport and complete the bike [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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Denver Pro Panel; Runners Roost

Denver Pro Panel; Runners Roost

Every year, Barry Siff puts together a great Pro Panel heading into Ironman Boulder 70.3. This year did not disappoint with Drew Scott, Tim Don, Rachel Joyce and Liz Blatchford on the panel. The evening always starts out with a run and food which draws about 50 people. They continue to roll in and we [...] :: Please click on the headline to read the entire story.
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"Ask yourself..."

"Ask yourself..."


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"I am motivated by..."

"I am motivated by..."

I am motivated by...
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Giants Add Technology to Their Training Staff

Giants Add Technology to Their Training Staff

Fall In Love With New Gear!

Fall In Love With New Gear!

J.R. Martinez trains with Timex GPS for charity at ING New York City Marathon

J.R. Martinez trains with Timex GPS for charity at ING New York City Marathon

J.R. Martinez goes from 'Dancing' to New York City Marathon for charity

J.R. Martinez goes from 'Dancing' to New York City Marathon for charity

TEAM TIMEX BLOG - Ironman Arizona 2012

TEAM TIMEX BLOG - Ironman Arizona 2012

Ironman New Zealand - March 2, 2013

Ironman New Zealand - March 2, 2013

Ironman Los Cabos - March 17, 2013

Ironman Los Cabos - March 17, 2013

Hot Products - Timex Ironman 30-Lap

Hot Products - Timex Ironman 30-Lap

2012 Ironman World Championship: The hardest day in sports

2012 Ironman World Championship: The hardest day in sports

The Best Gifts for Every Fitness Fanatic

The Best Gifts for Every Fitness Fanatic

21 great holiday gifts for college students

21 great holiday gifts for college students

Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Running in the Snow

Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Running in the Snow

Racing 2012: Consolidation

Racing 2012: Consolidation

Racing 2012: Consolidation

Racing 2012: Consolidation

Two Recent Timex News Sightings…

Two Recent Timex News Sightings…

t2coaching Indoor Triathlon Series

t2coaching Indoor Triathlon Series

Adventures in Mt. Biking in the Snow

Adventures in Mt. Biking in the Snow

Wow!! The ITU World Championships Auckland, New Zealand

Wow!! The ITU World Championships Auckland, New Zealand

Wendy Mader 2012 Recap

Wendy Mader 2012 Recap

Roger & Dave welcome Bree Wee on the Endurance Hour podcast

Roger & Dave welcome Bree Wee on the Endurance Hour podcast

A Family New Year’s Day 5K

A Family New Year’s Day 5K

Swimming in the New Year: 13 x 1000′s

Swimming in the New Year: 13 x 1000′s

Ironman Canada Champion, Matt Russell Joins Team Timex in 2013

Ironman Canada Champion, Matt Russell Joins Team Timex in 2013

Ironman World Champion, Leanda Cave joins the Endurance Hour Podcast with Roger and Dave

Ironman World Champion, Leanda Cave joins the Endurance Hour Podcast with Roger and Dave

What is your Excuse?

What is your Excuse?

NZ 70.3 – Auckland NZ, January 20, 2013 – ko te aurere, he arohanui i tuku iho -

NZ 70.3 – Auckland NZ, January 20, 2013 – ko te aurere, he arohanui i tuku iho -

Down but not out!

Down but not out!

2013: The Year of Internal Kindness

2013: The Year of Internal Kindness

Team Timex Camp 2013 Preview

Team Timex Camp 2013 Preview

Chris Thomas Named 2012 USA Triathlon, Masters Triathlete of the Year

Chris Thomas Named 2012 USA Triathlon, Masters Triathlete of the Year

Racing with the Run Trainer 2.0!

Racing with the Run Trainer 2.0!

Timex Camp 2013: Masters Swim Lead Up

Timex Camp 2013: Masters Swim Lead Up

Timex named official timing partner for the RAK Half-Marathon

Timex named official timing partner for the RAK Half-Marathon

Triathlon is something to love

Triathlon is something to love

Introducing the Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 GPS Watch

Introducing the Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 GPS Watch

Ben Greenfield, Thailand Mission

Ben Greenfield, Thailand Mission

Matt Russell and Dave Orlowski join the Endurance Hour Podcast

Matt Russell and Dave Orlowski join the Endurance Hour Podcast

Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Race Report

Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Race Report

Dick Hoyt interview, on 'I Am A Runner,' Boston Marathon and his bronze statue

Dick Hoyt interview, on 'I Am A Runner,' Boston Marathon and his bronze statue

Team Hoyt Honored With Statue At Boston Marathon Start

Team Hoyt Honored With Statue At Boston Marathon Start

Ben Greenfield Wildflower Squared

Ben Greenfield Wildflower Squared

Staying on Track With Your Training

Staying on Track With Your Training

Training with Heart Rate

Training with Heart Rate

Blueseventy Swim Workout of the Day #2

Blueseventy Swim Workout of the Day #2

Christine Anderson Interviewed on the Endurance Hour Podcast

Christine Anderson Interviewed on the Endurance Hour Podcast

blueseventy Helix Men’s Full Suit Swim Demo

blueseventy Helix Men’s Full Suit Swim Demo

High-Res, High Tech: Timex's Breakthrough Run Trainer 2.0

High-Res, High Tech: Timex's Breakthrough Run Trainer 2.0