Jordan Rapp

Trusty steedsThe new chariot!Capt. Somethingorother...Looking down on the valleyWindy Point VistaReal purtyGod's country...The road up Mt. LemmonFinishline!Colin and Simon pushing towards the finishlineUp, up, upThe boys working hard!Colin setting the paceMr. Q hammers the climb

Too much food...Triathletes + All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet = BADJoel refuels from a hard day on the deck.Nutrition is important.Ready the Power Tower!Look at that catch. Dr. Jones in action!Again, we see a lot of this. But this is NEW water! U of Arizona pool.We are BAMF.Short Course Yards = Church of Dano Wells.Readying ourselves...

Purty...Sun = good."Steady. Solid. Strong. Give-it-a-go. Start-fast-and-build."Welcome to Mt. LemmonJoel shows Simon who runs the show.Super secret Olympic training.5km... Bank It!Jones wanted another one so he could flexYes, we are professionals...Tich is happy to be done.We see a LOT of this...The Pool... It's EARLY.Simon in the new CR-V. I have envy...Jenkins is fired up to … Continue reading Fun In The Sun: Tucson 2008 – Part 1

After two great years, I am setting out to do what would have been called in ye olde times "seeking my fortune." A part of seeking one's fortune was generally finding someone who you could apprentice yourself to. I am lucky for 2008 to have two great companies that have taken me under their wing … Continue reading New For 2008

This is a very funny site, where users submit various notes, signs, etc. of a passive-aggressive nature. You know, like the ones you see in airports "Thank You For Not Smoking." That sort of thing, only much more varied. I think we need to be a bit more blunt at times. Like "Don't Smoke Or … Continue reading Whatever Happened To Good Old Fisticuffs?

So this offseason, I've been taking some time to try and fix some of the problems that nagged me during the season, but never enough to actually put me out of commission. But, those little problems can become bigger over time, so I've actually put some focus into sorting them out, so far with good … Continue reading The Miracle of Adaptation

Following the New England Patriot's 34-13 thrashing of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pat's safety Rodney Harrison had this to say about Steeler's safety Anthony Smith's "guarantee" of victory:"It's almost like when you go to a pizza shop and you order your pizza, and you say I want extra sausage,'' said Patriots veteran safety Rodney Harrison, of … Continue reading Extra Sausage Anyone?

“All maximum performances are actually pseudo-maximum performances,” Dr. Morgan said. “You are always capable of doing more than you are doing.”“The old adage, no pain no gain comes into play here,” Dr. Morgan said. “In point of fact, maximum performance is associated with pain.”“There is some fatigue in muscle, I’m not suggesting muscles don’t get … Continue reading I’m Not Really Tired…

"Heart rate monitors can't rate heart."From Jim Vance's blog. Not sure if the quote is Jim's or not.

"What makes a great endurance athlete is the ability to absorb potential embarrassment, and to suffer without complaint."Lance Armstrong