— Endurance Files —

How Breakthrough Endurance Plans to Change the Face of Endurance Racing

Dear Izzy, Max, and Kate

I sat down recently with professional off-road triathlete Craig Evans and his nutrition coach Cliff Duhon of Breakthrough Nutrition. I’ve known Craig for several years, as our paths occasionally cross at the pool or at local races.

6X World Champion Dave Scott on Fatherhood, Kona, and the Abyss

Dear Izzy, Max, and Kate,

Ironman is what it is today because of one man; Dave Scott. Although he didn’t create the race, he quickly became the most dominant figure in the sport and remains today, arguably, the greatest male triathlete of all time. Dave Scott paved the way for those of us who love triathlon today.

How Becky Lavelle Turned Tragedy into Hope and Inspiration

Dear Izzy, Max, and Kate,

I want to introduce you to some awesome Moms and Dads as I write these letters to you. I’m doing my best to balance being a husband to your mom, a good dad to you kids, and an athlete, but there are some amazing people in the world who are doing these things too. I think it’s important for you to meet them.

30 Ironmans in a single year? And a father of 5? Meet James Lawrence: “The Iron Cowboy”

Dear Izzy, Max, and Kate,

I want to introduce you to some awesome Moms and Dads as I write these letters to you. I’m doing my best to balance being a husband to your mom, a good dad to you kids, and an athlete, but there are some amazing people in the world who are doing these things too. I think it’s important for you to meet them.

Earth Day 2009: Race Day Recycling

I've written Earth Day-related triathlon posts before (including one for Earth Day 2008 in Trifuel, reference: Earth Day 2008: Race Day Trash), addressing what I thought was a significant--but entirely fixable--problem in sports: race day trash, particularly at triathlons and marathons, which have gained outsized proportions courtesy of their accessibility to the masses.

A Triathlete's Father's Day

You almost lost him, and you didn't even know it.

A Triathlete's Mother's Day

She didn't always approve of your involvement in triathlon.

Ironman is Not a Superhero

They tell us Ironman is a superhero.

They tell us Ironman has super powers, with super strength and super speed and special armor and the ability to fly.

They tell us Ironman is super special, being a figment of the imagination, a fanciful creation, a character in comic books and video games and animated television and blockbuster movie theaters. Someone we can read, and play, and watch, just for the price of a purchase. Someone that we can dream about, but never actually become.

But, you see, here's the deal: they're wrong.

Earth Day 2008: Race Day Trash

This is a personal note to help improve a particular aspect of race day that's become more glaring in the light of current environmental awareness. Consider this a personal contribution to help our sport become more green on the occasion of Earth Day.

The Return of The Rider and The Machine

When is a 15 mile ride not just a 15 mile ride?

The last time I was on my bike, it was for a funeral.
The last time I was on my bike, my daughter was born.

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