Only three years removed from a life-threatening car accident, Brian Boyle overcame near death to fulfill his dream of competing in a triathlon.

Note: this is the last part of a multi-part series I'm writing to cover all of my thoughts on doping.

note: this is shortened version of my blog entry (link available at the end of the article), and is part 4 of a multi-part series i'm writing to cover all of my thoughts on doping.

The next individual to be recognized as a Ford “Everyday Hero” Award will be at the Ford Ironman Wisconsin on September 9, 2007. This program has been created by Ford to recognize the efforts of special individuals who have had a positive impact in their respective communities.

Note: This is part 3 of a multi-part series i'm writing to cover all of my thoughts on doping.

Note: This is part 2 of a multi-part series i'm writing to cover my thoughts on doping. You can check out Part 1.

Note: i'm writing this as part 1 of several. in addition, this is a shortened version of the full entry made on my blog, which you can read by accessing the link in my profile below.

I remember my first triathlon. I remember the fear. Everybody looked so serious and professional. And then there was me. I felt as if I stood out like a tone-deaf Jew going Christmas caroling. (That's another story for a different time.) I had no clue what I was doing and was too scared to ask.

New edition provides nutritional strategies to improve performance in six endurance sports Boulder, CO, USA - April 19, 2007 - VeloPress is pleased to announce the publication of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, 2nd Ed., the latest book from nationally recognized sports nutritionist Monique Ryan. The book is now available in bookstores and from VeloGear.com.

PHOENIX—April 3, 2007—The success of Lois Tiedemann’s first book, “No One Succeeds Alone: Memoir of Transformation,” has led to the release of a second, limited edition version that is now available.