Category Archives: XTERRA

Last Push before Fort Yargo XTERRA

Posted on 01/05/2014 by

Here is a quick run-down of my final run-up to the race: Saturday, 12 April Day off Sunday, 13 April Brick: 25-minute bike followed by a 35-minute run – both at tempo or higher. Spent most of the afternoon paddling … Continue reading →

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Couple Questions Answered on Fitness Podcasts

Posted on 28/04/2014 by

I am an avid podcast listener, as I’ve had it with our standard sound-bite culture and now much prefer long-form conversation and the idea that I can pull what I want from the information vortex rather than having information pushed … Continue reading →

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Training Report – March 25 – 30

Posted on 02/04/2014 by

This week marked one month out from the XTERRA in Yargo, GA, and I took that to mean I better see what I can do. That’s right… I am attempting to hit it hard – real training rather than having … Continue reading →

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My Current Status

Posted on 19/03/2014 by

I wish I could say that I ready and gunning for a gnarly season in 2014, which is what I was planning at the beginning of the 2013 season, but it just isn’t going to happen, and I’ve been avoiding … Continue reading →

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Man Meets Bath

Posted on 16/11/2013 by

I have a confession. I do not enjoy taking a bath. Not in the slightest. I think it is rather disgusting to lie and soak in a hot brew of my own filth. When I do take a bath, it … Continue reading →

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Qualification for XTERRA Nationals

Posted on 24/10/2013 by

With my result at Whitewater, I ended up qualifying for the XTERRA National Championship. Here is what they sent via email: “Congratulations! Your outstanding performance in this year’s XTERRA America Tour has qualified you to compete at the prestigious XTERRA … Continue reading →

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2013 XTERRA Southeast Region Results

Posted on 22/10/2013 by

The race at Whitewater was my last of the season. Though I planned to race a few more times this year, Whitewater was my last race for the Southeast Region point series. So, the season was over, which was one … Continue reading →

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Race Report / Part II – XTERRA Whitewater – Charlotte, NC, 14 July 2013

Posted on 22/10/2013 by

Prerace Race morning started a bit rocky with the alarm and the wake-up call not coming through (glad I had the back up plan, huh?), but luckily, I get up early anyway, and I didn’t lose much time. After a quick … Continue reading →

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Race Report / Part I – XTERRA Whitewater – Charlotte, NC, 14 July 2013

Posted on 09/08/2013 by

Pre-Race Happenings For the two weeks leading up to my taper week, I was able to get in some solid training. My injuries were still lingering but not as strong, and I did a sort of reverse taper. I started … Continue reading →

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Florida Summertime Brutality

Posted on 03/07/2013 by

Headed out of the house today for a ride at Martins Dairy. After a fairly long run there on Monday, I basically knew what was in store, but I still underestimated. For about the first couple miles of my run … Continue reading →

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