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"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve PrefontaineAlton Baker Park in Eugene, OR is where Pre used to run while he was at the University of Oregon.  On my drive back to Penticton with my mother (she's my road trip companion), we spent a night in Eugene, and … Continue reading Plan B

[What follows is the commencement speech I gave at my high school - Hackley - on June 9. It's a "sequel" of sorts to my Ironman Texas victory speech. There are some specific references to things only Hackley folks will get that I'll try to explain in advance. Black & grey are Hackley's school colors (or … Continue reading This Is Flying

I recently did an interview with the gang at Quarq powermeters talking about the bike portion of Ironman Texas. We cover power data, race strategy, test events, & more. Jump to the interview on the Quarq blog here: http://blog.quarq.com/analysis-of-jordan-rapps-ironman-texas-perforFollow up with any questions on Twitter, Facebook, or via comments here or on the Quarq blog. Or, … Continue reading Watts Up?

I've written quite a bit about the Leadman race experience and my enthusiasm about the new race in Bend, OR on September 22, and over the course of the next month, I'll be writing a three part series comparing Leadman and Ironman. In 2011, I followed almost exactly the same schedule only instead of racing … Continue reading Leadman & Ironman: Part 1 – The Race

© 2012 Rick Kent, FinisherPix.com[What follows is my speech at the 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas athlete and volunteer awards banquet, held the Sunday afternoon following the race. This is the same speech that appears on Slowtwitch.com; so if you read it there, you don't need to read it again here. When I posted my speech from … Continue reading Failing & Flying

ALL BIKES ARE NOW SOLD Okay, after my Shiv giveaway, it was clear there are people who just need a bike. They are borrowing a friends or have a 25yo POS or whatever. If you are one of those people, this thread is for you. In my experience, people don't value stuff they get for free. … Continue reading Need A Bike?

Yes, he's a BAMF. But that's not the (only) reason why...I am writing on behalf of my husband, Drew Ziegler, a firefigher/EMT in Clinton, Mississippi. He began racing triathlons about 3 years ago after a friend convinced him to try one. He had an interest in cycling since he used to cycle for rehab following … Continue reading Paid Forward

Long road ahead for both of us. Just different roads...After a lot of internal debate, I've changed my mind about having a vote off. I didn't want it to become a popularity contest. And, ultimately, I think I really did want to choose who it went to. So I've found a new home. And I'm … Continue reading Final Answer

37. Thirty-seven. That's how many people wrote unbelievable stories asking for my bike for themselves (and, in a couple cases, for someone else). So here's what I've decided to do. I've enlisted some friends and family to help read them all. We're each making our recommendations as to which we think are the most deserving. … Continue reading 37

It is this bike. That's me winning a World Championship on it.- Comes with both forward and setback seatposts.- Comes with both straight and s-bend extensions (both totally uncut)- Comes with brake-levers with brake-tension adjustment knobs (these are the levers that come with the bike) This is the 2010/2011 "nose-cone" Shiv "module" WITHOUT CRANKSET. Size LARGE … Continue reading Bike For Sale. Ridden Hard. Put Away Wet.