Background. One week prior to Age Group Nationals I was involved in a small crash while on a group ride. This was a group ride that I typically attend, but about half way through the ride the rider directly in front of me was slightly nudged off the road, we were riding in a fairly tight column. When he tried to come back onto the road his wheel caught the edge of the pavement and down he went. I ... Read More

As winter approaches and many of us wind down our 2012 seasons most of us take time to look back and reflect on the past few months of racing. Are we satisfied with how the season went? Did we meet or exceed our goals? What could we have done better? How can we improve on training for 2013? While these questions are all important there is usually one question that is not asked. How can I giv... Read More

Here's another great triathlon training workout. BandIt training system is the ultimate way to incorporate functional training into your training routine. [leadplayer_vid id="51DFCC2C3DCF5"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here 0:01 - Bandit introduction 0:29 - The Bandit Band "Looking for an effective 20 minute total body workout? Check out Bandit!" [Click To Tweet] ... Read More

This program has been proven in elites and amateur level athletes and will give you the added strength, agility and power required to perform at your peak. To comment on this video on YouTube, click here 0:01 - Introduction 0:18 - Bob Seebohar, USAT Strength & Conditioning Coach U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team Trainer, Bob Seebohar, presents cutting edge, safe and effective strength and flexibi... Read More

USA Triathlon decided that if it would help age-groupers to participate in the race then they would transport their bikes for them! [leadplayer_vid id="51DFCBB238ED5"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here 0:01 - USAT decides they want more participants 0:46 - Endurance Films Racer Siphiwe Baleka volunteers to drive the bikes 1:12 - Zane Schweer talks about helping people who other... Read More

This past weekend was the Dallas Toyota Open , The Championship of the lifetime triathlon event series. I raced in the elite amateur division as a qualifier (from Chicago). As soon as I racked my bike, I saw the other girls I had raced against from the other Lifetime events ( I have also done Captex earlier in the year). The only reason I did this race was because I had the free entry into it, an... Read More

Saturday I wrapped up my last race in the Virginia Triathlon Series , the Giant Acorn International . The weekend event offers an International on Saturday and a sprint on Sunday. And just like last year, the weather was great on Saturday and much colder on Sunday. I was very glad I picked the International, unlike last year when I did the Sunday sprint with my friend Krista and it was in the 4... Read More

I’ve had a few races in my Champion System gear now, and I couldn’t be more pleased! The fabric is comfortable and wicks sweat away quickly, and the top fits snugly without chafing. I absolutely love the tri shorts. The leg bands keep the shorts from riding up on the bike and the run, but they don’t give me those unfortunate thigh bulges you sometimes see with other brands. The chamois keeps me co... Read More

We asked the Endurance Films Racing Team for their perceptions of Kona, inviting them to share when they first watched, what inspires them, whether they seek a spot to race there. Here are their responses: I’ve been a Chrissie Wellington fan for years, so her absence from Kona this year has left me in a bit of a funk. Luckily, family friend and Wisconsin firefighter Robert Verhelst is competin... Read More

First off, its Oct 1- Wow!! Lets think..Pumpkin, cooler weather, leaves, and applecider. Ahhh, yes that was nice. Anyway, This past weekend we had a wonderful horrific rain storm that didnt want to leave us! The Houston Triathlon, which happens to be my favorite race, turned into an Aqua-thon (swim-run).... and I still dont know how I feel about it.lol! I love this race because its local, and a... Read More

On Sunday, September 16, I joined about 3,000 of my closest friends for a scenic day of fitness at the Nautica Malibu Classic Distance Triathlon. The race, which is also a fundraiser for Children's Hospital Los Angeles, is close to my heart because it was my first official triathlon way back in 2009. Three years ago, I was a nervous wreck and spent the three days prior to the race debating the pro... Read More

Rock on! I just received a shipment of videos from Endurance Films. I am super excited to get to view their Rides videos. Wa-hoo! Winter will be in Utah before you know it. Thanks Endurance Films! Read More

Pre Race: I originally was supposed to go out to Oklahoma to do the Long Course National Championships but I had been doing a lot of travel the last few weeks and I was really wiped so I decided at the beginning of the month to cancel my flight and hotel and stay local. My training since Pumpkinman has been minimal and I had not been having really good training sessions when I did get out the... Read More

A few months ago I celebrated my 40 th birthday. For the majority of those 40 years I have absolutely loved to promote health in any way I could. I believe it was noticeable to others early on in my life and it was obvious to me that it was something I felt strongly about. That passion for health promotion has just intensified as I have grown older and I can’t imagine myself doing anything els... Read More

Like many 'adult-onset' swimmers, swimming is my weak link, my Achilles heel, the chink in the armor. I continue to work at it, year-round, and I've seen my average swim rank percentiles climb slowly over the last few years (68th, 71st, and 76th percentiles). This year, mid-season, Coach Jim and I noticed my pool improvements weren't really translating to my races as we expected. I'd had enough. ... Read More

I got a great deal on some avocados at the store today, so I was super excited to make some fresh guacamole for my family. It got rave reviews from my family: "super delicious" "amazing" "yummy" Yep, I think we've got a winner here! Enjoy 3-6 small avocados diced Dash of lemon or lime juice ¼ cup of diced onions (I don’t really measure much, but I think it was about this much) 4 cloves... Read More

As you can see from my previous post, after my Back-to-Back-to-Back weekends of Olympic Distance Triathlons I was in much need of a vacation. Nothing like an Altitude Adventure into the heartland of Colorado! Over the past 4 weeks, those 3 Olympic Tris in 3 weekends weren't that hardest thing I've done. That goes to this Colorado adventure with my Dad and Brother! I was planning on it being so... Read More

Age Group Nationals 8/18/12 – Burlington, VT – 2:20:10 It was great meeting all my EFRT members! Even though we are all from different parts of the country, I truly feel like I'm part of a close-knit team. And if I do any destination triathlons I’ll be sure to look up any teammates the area! ;) Swim – 1500m – 26:53 Water was rough, sun was bright and I definitely got lost. I mayyy ha... Read More

I had heard so many great things about this race in years past I decided to go and find out for myself this year. I always like going to race in new places and since I had never been to Maine before I was excited to try it. Pre-Race: Since I has never been to Maine before I decided to go up a bit early and check it out. I should have known when we couldnt actually stay in Maine how remote... Read More

It was a great weekend for the family. I finished first in the 55-59 division, my wife Wendy was first in the 45-49 division, and Wendy's dad Sterling (70+) did the relay with my daughter Elizabeth (15) and her friend Emily (15) to finish 8th out of 25 relay teams. Their team had the oldest and youngest competitors of the whole race! Read More