not my actual self but merely a facsimile... © Larry RosaIronman 70.3 St. GeorgeSt. George, UT ✮ 2014.05.03In reviewing my recent race in St. George, I'd like to start out with two points that I think need to be factored into any discussion about the so-called "results." The first is that had I crossed the … Continue reading Observations on the True Self
Why Triathletes Need A Road Bike
(Reposted this after getting so many requests for it. Specialized moved to a new platform and it was lost.) As much as you might read the title and expect that this is going to be a compelling (or fluff) piece on why you must buy a Specialized Tarmac SL3, that is not actually the case. … Continue reading Why Triathletes Need A Road Bike
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO WORLDWIDE MEDIA! Re: Ironman 70.3 California 2014
Dominating some pretty rocks. © J. Prasuhn 2014(Based on actual events. So names have been changed due to poor memory...)Team Rappstar Elite Team Member Jordan "Rappstar" Rapp kicked off his 2014 season with a dominant 15th place finish that saw him besting the entire age group field and crossing the line a commanding *FOUR* minutes … Continue reading FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO WORLDWIDE MEDIA! Re: Ironman 70.3 California 2014
Color Commentary
“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” - Oscar WildeDan Empfield penned a thoughtful piece on the stakeholders in the sport of triathlon recently. Reading that article helped crystallize my thoughts on a new partnership that I've entered into. It's not a … Continue reading Color Commentary
First Endurance. Fueling a Career.
In talking about the future of my relationship with First Endurance, I thought it appropriate to start with the past and how it all started. This is, at least in part, because I want to talk about things that have nothing to do with the products that First Endurance makes, and everything to do with … Continue reading First Endurance. Fueling a Career.
Raising Arizona
© Ironman.com 2013Ironman ArizonaTempe, AZ ✮ 2013.11.17Do you ever get the feeling that there's something... Powerful pressing down on you? - H.I.If a frog had wings, it wouldn't bump its ass a- hoppin'. - Nathan Arizona, Sr.Besides borrowing a couple of apropos quotations from the movie and the reference to America's 48th state, there isn't really a whole lot … Continue reading Raising Arizona
Festina Lente
© Eric Wynn 2013Ironman World ChampionshipsKona, HI ✮ 2013.10.12Learn from the past. Prepare for the future. Perform in the present. - Gary Mack.Confidence is knowing what to do when you don't know what to do. - Alan BrunaciniI struggled quite a bit trying to figure out what I, if anything, I wanted to write about my … Continue reading Festina Lente
Price of Perspective
Crashing waves are better than crashing bikes...Yesterday, I got hit by a car. It was something that I was always aware might happen again, but not in that day-to-day visceral fear that I dealt with for a while after my first accident. I'm mostly thankful that I'm the one writing this, rather than having someone … Continue reading Price of Perspective
Devil in the Details
1.5km + 40km + 10km = 51.5km = a world of hurt with no room for mistakesGiant Eagle 5i50Columbus, OH ✮ 2012.07.28There are a lot of things to like about short course racing. From a purely physiological standpoint, there's a tremendous benefit to working at the sorts of higher intensities required to do well at Olympic distance … Continue reading Devil in the Details
Inspiring with Fulcrum Partners
© Eric Wynn 2013I'm glad that I don't add (or subtract) sponsor logos very often from this site. I'm proud that the companies I work with, I get to work with year after year. The opportunity to work with someone new is always somewhat of a challenge. The first question for me is always, "what … Continue reading Inspiring with Fulcrum Partners
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