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20th Annual Corning Tower Stair Climb

Mark your calendar – February 7th. Mail the BenGay to: 9 Wildwood Drive, Loudonville, NY 12211Click here for the event website. The Stair Climb raises money for Cystic Fibrosis and there’s an awesome “climber survivor party” afterward. So, why aren’t you doing it? (I mean, aside from the 809 steps…) 

“I’m just a beekeeper…”

But you knew him as “….one of the 20th century’s greatest adventurers and philanthropists.” Click here to read more. 

An Important Disclaimer

So where can you find better nutritional advice? Chris suggested Hammer Nutrition’s Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Success. Click here. Check it out, it’s tailored made for all of us! And thanks to ZeFrank for his “c-c-comments” intro inspiration.

 

 

A Public Service Announcement for Spandex

Blades of Glory

The Valley of Darkness

The Blazeman

OK, serious post today.  This video, produced by NBC Sports, profiles the amazing story of Jon Blais at the 2005 Ironman Competition in Kona. Jon did the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mike bike and 26.2 mile run in under 17 hours. That alone is amazing. But Jon did it while suffering from ALS–Lou Gherig’s disease. He said he was going to complete that race under his own power or they would have to roll him across the finish line.   His story inspired me to learn more about him, his family and ALS. Today, I am proud to volunteer for a not-for-profit he founded. Click here to learn more and see other videos that NBC produced about him and others who’ve raced in his memory over the past several years. It’s a powerful story that’s reached millions and inspired thousands of others to “unleash themselves upon the world and go places.” How will it inspire you? 

Happy New Year – 61 Days Left

Knee still hurts – Please stand by

Patellar Tendonitis

Or, as I like to say, “a week off of training.”

The Triathlon Song

Special guest post today. I found this video on YouTube. It’s cute–especially if you’re into that whole swim, bike, run thing.

Cyclism

 

What is a Spin Class?

Bike messenger race in NYC

Guest posting today. I’m swamped with work but promise to return shortly so please keep checking back. In the meantime, if you haven’t seen this video yet, it’s spectacular. Helmet-cam point of view of a bike race in NYC.