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Triathlon Swim: To Dive or To Jump? That Isn’t The Question!

I have a triathlon coming up and the start line is a long narrow dock. It’s the only one I’ve done so far where you jump in from a raised platform (unlike the lake entries where athletes run from the shore down into the water). My brother-in-law is doing this race, as well, and it’llContinue reading “Triathlon Swim: To Dive or To Jump? That Isn’t The Question!”

The First Triathlon I’ve Done Twice is Just Two Weeks Away…

New York, New York. A double rainbow. Twins. Double mint gum. When unusual things happen two times it’s newsworthy, right? That’s why they say New York is so nice, they named it twice. Or the video going viral of that guy being so happy about the double rainbow. Well, I’ve got my own double delightContinue reading “The First Triathlon I’ve Done Twice is Just Two Weeks Away…”

The Next Sprint Triathlon – Alligators, Goals, and the Hills

I’m sitting here in my camper awaiting another sprint triathlon. This one fits in with one of my new favorite things: a race that’s near (or even within) a state park or campground! A sprint triathlon that’s only about 3 hours from home base and I can camp on the same lake where I’ll beContinue reading “The Next Sprint Triathlon – Alligators, Goals, and the Hills”

Interval Running Before Sunrise: Dedication Or Insanity?

Yes. The answer is yes. You have to be a little bit crazy and a lot bit dedicated to lace up your running shoes before the sun is even up past the horizon. Hello there! My name is Ben and I have a lot of affection for triathlons. Am I insane yet? I don’t know.Continue reading “Interval Running Before Sunrise: Dedication Or Insanity?”

Open Water Swim – Gulf of Mexico

I’m really enjoying the improvement I’m experiencing with swimming whether it’s in a pool, lake, or the ocean. The only downside so far, well there might be two… but the first is that my right shoulder hurts a little. I think it’s just inflammation so I’m monitoring that. The other downside is that I’m notContinue reading “Open Water Swim – Gulf of Mexico”