I love a good 10K. They're fast, fun, and you don't have to worry about taking Gu! On Thanksgiving I ran the Marin Turkey Trot in Novato, CA. It was a sunny and perfectly crisp morning and I was excited to start the holiday weekend on the right foot. I ended up running side-by-side with… Continue reading Race Report: Turkey Trot 10K
The Importance of a Bike Fit
I remember when I bought my first road bike the guy at Sports Basement adjusted my seat, tweaked the handle bars a little bit, and I was set to go. Then he told me to go for some rides, make a note of any aches/pains/discomforts, and come back in 3-4 weeks for a bike fit.… Continue reading The Importance of a Bike Fit
Earn Your Thanksgiving Meal!
Every year since 2006 my brothers and I have run a Turkey Trot 10K (6.2 miles) in whatever city we're in on Thanksgiving. Usually it's Detroit but last year we were in San Francisco and this year in Marin County. When my brother, Michael, first pitched the idea in 2006, I was not a runner… Continue reading Earn Your Thanksgiving Meal!
Bay Area Bike Ride: Half Moon Bay (Hwy 1)
What a scenic and incredible bike ride on Saturday! I met up with Katie and Barbara (they're doing IM New Zealand!) and some others to do a 60 mile ride in Half Moon Bay, a ride I had never done before. And it may rival Paradise Loop as my favorite! It's beautiful, decently challenging with… Continue reading Bay Area Bike Ride: Half Moon Bay (Hwy 1)
WOW: Friday Roundup: 11/22
WOW = Workout of the Week! What was your best workout this week? What challenged you and motivated you? This week my goal was to bike to work Tuesday through Friday because traffic on 101-S has been absolutely horrible lately. But mother nature and her torrential downpour's ruined those plans. So I brought my cycling indoors… Continue reading WOW: Friday Roundup: 11/22
Bay Area Bike Ride: Paradise Loop
There's nothing quite like a long, hilly bike ride in the Bay Area. You get sweeping views, challenging climbs, varied temperatures, random wildlife encounters, and cute coffee shops along the way. There are tons of bike lanes and it's (for the most part) a biker-friendly region. Going forward I'm going to highlight some of my… Continue reading Bay Area Bike Ride: Paradise Loop
Some Great Advice I Received
After a rainy and sweaty Crossfit class last night, I stuck around to chat with one of the coaches. He had some great advice and I wanted to make sure to write it down and to share it with you all. This will apply not only to Crossfitters and triathletes, but to pretty much anyone… Continue reading Some Great Advice I Received
Ironman World Championships – NBC Broadcast
Competing in the Ironman World Championships is the ultimate dream for many triathletes. It's (sort of) the Boston Marathon equivalent to running. Qualifying for the Championships in Kona is an extraordinary feat and only ~2,100 participants compete each year. The actual 17-hour event happened in October but NBC edits all of the race coverage, interviews… Continue reading Ironman World Championships – NBC Broadcast
WOW: Friday Roundup 11/15
WOW = Workout of the Week! Take a minute and think back on your week. What did you enjoy? What was particularly challenging or exciting? Do anything new? It's been a busy week over here. I finished my 3-week Crossfit Fundamentals class last week, so this was my first week in the "real" classes. You… Continue reading WOW: Friday Roundup 11/15
The Top 10 Reasons Why I do Endurance Sports
Other than "where do you get your protein?", the question I get the most is "why?". Why do so many crazy endurance competitions like half ironman triathlons, century bike rides and marathons? Are you crazy?! No, (well maybe just a little). But the reality is that I love it. I love the natural high, the… Continue reading The Top 10 Reasons Why I do Endurance Sports
Where's The Tofu? 