I did a little Q&A with the gang at True-Motion a few days ago. Per the usual, they asked serious questions mixed with a few more lighthearted ones. Some chats about recovery, my wonderful hometown of Penticton, and thoughts on life after sport. Click to read A few words with Rappstar.
Sustainability of Accomplishment
I put up a new post on my I.Am.Specialized blog. Title is, "How Sustainable is 'Accomplishment' as a Motivator for Growth in Triathlon?" Here's a teaser: Ironman Canada is one of the oldest triathlons in the world, and in 2012 it will celebrate its 30th anniversary. In that time, the race has grown exponentially, with … Continue reading Sustainability of Accomplishment
SpiderTech Calls It A Comeback
My new sponsor SpiderTech Kinesio-Tape has put together a neat blog for myself and Lucas Euser, a very good pro cyclist who was involved in a similar accident and is now also making his return to the pro peloton. We're chronicling some of our thoughts on returning to racing on the Spider-Tech "Comebacks" page within … Continue reading SpiderTech Calls It A Comeback
Real Men of BAMFness: Al Erickson
The Olympic decathlon champion is often referred to as the best all around athlete in the world. It's the sort of sport that attracts men with an unbelievable array of talents. The explosiveness of a sprinter or hurdler, the endurance of a 1500m, and the technique of a pole vaulter or thrower. It's a sport … Continue reading Real Men of BAMFness: Al Erickson
Real Men of BAMFness: Khai Lee
Total Mileage, errr... Kilometerage, from Vancouver, BC to St John's, NL: 6881.3kmThat's far. In case you didn't realize it, it's really far. New York to Los Angeles is 4,490km. Bangor, ME to San Diego is a paltry 5,287km. Think about that - you drive all the way across the US, about as far as you … Continue reading Real Men of BAMFness: Khai Lee
Real Men of BAMFness: Charlie Wittmack
Over eleven months, The World Tri will cross thirteen countries while encountering the most treacherous conditions imaginable. The expedition begins with a 275-mile swim down the River Thames in England to the icy North Atlantic Sea and across the English Channel to France. From France, the expedition continues with a 9000-mile bicycle ride across Europe … Continue reading Real Men of BAMFness: Charlie Wittmack
Simply Stu Interview
I was lucky enough to be a guest on Simply Stu's Wickedly Cool Triathlon Podcast. You can download it at simplystu.libsyn.com. It's about 32min, which I apologize for, but I won't be offended if you turn me off. I won't even know!SimplyStu interviews multiple Ironman Champion Jordan Rapp. Listen to the conversation about Jordan's comeback … Continue reading Simply Stu Interview
Plans For Ground Zero
"This morning, the City’s Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously voted not to extend landmark status to the building on Park Place where the mosque and community center are planned. The decision was based solely on the fact that there was little architectural significance to the building. But with or without landmark designation, there is nothing in … Continue reading Plans For Ground Zero
30 Something
For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin - Real Life.But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first,some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid.At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.This perspective … Continue reading 30 Something
Real Men of BAMFness: Jens Voigt
Really, this whole series could be re-dubbed "Real Men of Voigtness," because Jens pretty much defines what it means to be a BAMF. But he may have exceeded his own infinite BAMFness on Stage 16 when, approximately a year removed from his crash in last year's TdF, he crashed again on a descent and broke … Continue reading Real Men of BAMFness: Jens Voigt
Jordan Rapp 