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Ford Ironman Florida Race Highlights 2011

Ford Ironman Florida Race Highlights 2011

Congrats to everyone who participated.

IM FL Race Highlights 2011

Ironman is more than an event series, it is a LIFESTYLE.

Ironman is an event series that has been built around community, passion, a deep desire to succeed, and the understanding that it’s not just a sport… to be an Ironman is to uphold a lifestyle.

In Ironman “one’s own ability” has proven to be a fluid term that each individual has the power to redefine.

A Brief History:
Since it began as a challenge between a group of Navy Seals, the Ironman has grown to become one of the most recognized endurance events in the world. Originally a combination of the Waikiki Rough Water swim, the Around Oahu Bike Race and the Honolulu Marathon, the Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run.

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold the island’s first ever triathlon and duathlon, on Sunday, October 24, 2010.

Longboat Key First Ever Triathlon

Florida’s Newest Endurance Event Set for October

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold the island’s first ever triathlon and duathlon, on Sunday, October 24, 2010. Hosted at the Longboat Key Club & Resort, the endurance event will start at 7:30 a.m. and include a half-mile swim, 20-mile cycling ride and five-mile run. Duathlon distances will be a 2 mile run, 20 mile bike and 2.5 mile run.

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Sofia Vergara to walk Naked down Sunset if ‘Modern Family’ wins Emmy!

Sexy “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara is preparing to stop traffic in Los Angeles after the Emmy Awards; she’s promised to walk naked down Sunset Boulevard if her sitcom wins.

The hit TV show is up for a total of 14 Emmys, including a nomination for the Colombian bombshell in the category of Best Supporting Actress.

Network bosses at ABC responded to the success of “Modern Family” by running a “for your consideration” ad in industry publication Variety, declaring that if the
show beats “Glee,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Nurse Jackie,” “The Office” and “30 Rock” to the Outstanding Comedy Series prize, Vergara will “run naked down Sunset Blvd.”

The cheeky ad did include a disclaimer, stating, “Cast member may change without notice.”

So cool to be a triathlete — at last

My First Triathlon - Dreznin - Fitriathlon

By John Meyer
via Denverpost.com

I was in a porta-potty line at the Boulder Reservoir at sunrise Sunday, nervously awaiting the start of my first triathlon, when I overheard a guy say something that sort of captured the spirit of a glorious morning.

This 46-year-old guy was chatting up a young woman in line behind him and mentioned he’d just reconnected with an old high school flame who lives on the East Coast via Facebook. He was relating how he’d told his Facebook friend that he was getting ready to do the Boulder Peak Triathlon, and she replied she was amazed he was into “extreme” sports.

“Hey,” the man told the woman behind him, “this is Colorado. This is what we do.”

Yes, it is. We run races and ride bikes and run relays and climb mountains and ski the backcountry and, yes, we do triathlons. And now, after 13 marathons and well over 100 running races, I can call myself a triathlete, too.

I was one of the 1,400 men and women, amateurs and pros, who finished the Boulder Peak Triathlon — an Olympic distance event comprised of a 1,500-meter swim, a 26-mile bike ride and a 10K run — and I had a blast.

I had a bad swim (just over 37 minutes), a wonderful ride (just over 1:31) and a reasonably satisfying run (55:25). With transitions it added up to 3:12:53.

There were some stressful moments. I’d been warned that a first-time triathlete’s first open water swim could be a freaky experience, and it was. After maybe 20 seconds of swimming, I was out of breath. It was almost like a panic attack, even though I wasn’t scared. I just couldn’t get my breath and get into a swimming rhythm. Good thing I was a breast-stroker on my high school swimming team. I did the breast stroke probably two-thirds of the swim — I was able to crawl a bit on the second half of the swim — and was shocked to get out of the water only five minutes slower than my average times for the mile swim in the pool.

It was a great relief to stagger out of the reservoir looking forward to the bike ride and run. I dawdled a bit on the transition — almost seven minutes — and headed out on the bike.

I loved the bike ride. The Boulder Peak bike ride is notorious for a climb up Olde Stage Road in the foothills about a quarter of the way through. There the course climbs 600 feet in less than two miles. Lots of people rue that climb and many walk their bikes, but I actually enjoyed it. It’s physically demanding and mentally challenging, but that’s what competing is all about. It’s a mark of honor to say you survived Olde Stage, that you pushed it there and did not back down.

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Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Video 1

Its a little rough, but I was on a boat and the water was less then calm… but anyhow… its a taste of the race!

Enjoy!

Why the Octopus can predict the future!

There is an Octopus named Paul who lives in Western Germany and he hates your country. If your country is Argentina or Germany anyways!

In another sign that the apocalypse is upon us, folks in Oberhausen have giddily relied upon the prognosticating prowess of an Octopus named Paul. Seriously, the eight legged slime encrusted leviathon cascades down some manmade plastic device which has two countries located at the bottom… one country on each side… and apparently whatever side the gratitous arms suction themselves to, is declared the winner…

No research, no statistics, no home field advantage… none of that logic to cloud the issue… just pure ridiculous inkage!

Anyhow, the Octopus is now 2 for 2, having picked Germany to maul the Argentinians and also correctly choosing the Papercut Spainards to defeat the overwhelmed Germans. Now Paul has not yet forecasted his all seeing powers on the World Cup Final between the feisty Netherlands (aka – the crafty dutch) and the Spainards (aka – Do these guys have 24 men on the field).

We foresee a 2-1 win for…. drum roll…… Sushi aside…. Scroll down…

Spain – 2

Holland -1

P.S. – Jamarcus Russell and Lindsay Lohan say wazzzzzzup!

Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Boat Races – Pictures and Video.

Sarasota Offshore Grand prix Boat Races

Sarasota Offshore Grand Prix - 2010 - Lido Boat Races

Bare in mind, I was on a boat, it was raining and the water was choppy as all get out! But thanks to Picasa3, I think the pics turned out ok. As for the video, your on your own!

Enjoy!

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I cannot do a Triathlon, because….

Sean Dreznin - finish line - Morton Mease Triathlon

5 ‘I Can’t Do a Triathlon Because…’ Myths Busted.

I saw this headline, and immediately thought about myself and the first instance I had about doing a triathlon. It was very similar in that my stubborness and proficiency in excuses knew no bounds. If it had not been for the persistence of a good friend, I wouldn’t be sitting here today, loving every mile I jog, bike and swim….every finish line I cross…. every blister, black toenail and sunburn I get while training…

So if this sounds like you, then enjoy, and get your shoes on.

By Andrew Kalley
Sports Center at Chelsea Piers

Most triathletes start as an avid participant in one of the three sports: running, biking or swimming. Maybe they decide the pounding on their joints is too much and so they expand their fitness beyond running. Or after cross-training on the bike, they realize they like to ride. Or perhaps they don’t want to leave the pool after using it to recover from an injury.

But the transition from training in multiple sports to becoming a multisport athlete can be difficult for some people.

Andrew Kalley, USA Triathlon Level 2 coach and accomplished triathlete has seen and heard many myths or excuses about why someone can’t do a triathlon, and he’s trained dozens of people through these barriers.

I Can’t Swim

Anyone can learn to swim and most triathlon coaches can actually teach you the basic fundamentals of swimming in a few private lessons.

I Can’t Afford a Good Racing Bike

If you are just interested in the challenge of completing a triathlon, you can technically ride any bike in the race. Clearly, some bikes will make it significantly easier. There are many opportunities to purchase a good used racing bike.

I Don’t Have Time to Train

Triathlons come in all lengths—some sprint races are as short as an hour. If you are worried about the time commitment, then start with a shorter race—no need to make your first race a 10-hour Ironman!

A Triathlon Is Too Confusing

Triathlons may seem confusing—three sports, lots of equipment, where to train, how to train, what to bring—but know that you aren’t in it alone. Triathletes love sharing information and helping newbies into the sport.

I Can’t Complete an Entire Triathlon

Many people hear “triathlon” and think of the Ironman, wrongly assuming they could never do a triathlon—that they simply don’t have the stamina and never will.

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BP manufacturing their own “Good News” about Oil Spill…

BP Oil Spill
BP manufacturing their own “Good News” about Oil Spill…

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