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Photo of the Week: Just a little crowded, eh

Dawn - Pink Chick — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:18:33 +0000

This upcoming weekend I’m busy coordinating the volunteers for Calgary’s first Ironman 70.3 so I decided it was time to once again feature an Ironman photo.

The above photo is from the 2008 Lake Placid Ironman. It amazes me how anyone can swim any distance in such crowded waters. For sure a few have taken an arm or foot in the face or elsewhere.

Thanks go to Colin for sharing this photo on Flickr. Be sure to check out the rest of his photostream.

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Photo of the Week: Do You Tri? (The Run)

Dawn - Pink Chick — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:25:09 +0000

Last but not least—the run!

Ironman 70.3 Monaco 2007

Photo courtesy of Novecentino. Be sure to check out the other photos at Flickr Site.

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It’s That Time of Year, Again!

21stCenturyMom — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:28:54 +0000

It’s that time of year when it’s dark in the morning and it’s dark in the early evening and it’s cold. It’s that time of year when getting in a good workout means bundling up and facing the possibility of a run made difficult and uncomfortable by the elements.

It’s also that time of year to toss your hat in the ring if you want a spot in the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon which is what I did last night (wish me luck).

Today’s video is about facing adversity and getting out on the course anyhow. It isn’t about the dark and the cold weather, though – it’s about carrying on even when you’ve been dealt a low blow like say the loss of a limb. Knowing that people carry on against such a challenge really motivates me to quit whining and avoiding my workouts and just get out there. I hope it helps you, too.

A Day To Remember

21stCenturyMom — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:02:35 +0000

Today is dedicated to Ryan Shay who died while running in the Olympic Trials in New York City. Ryan’s story is well known to most people who read this blog.

Less well known is the story of Dorothy Barnett-Griffin who died during the swim portion of the Ironman Florida race the next day. After losing her husband in a car accident 5 years ago Dorothy and her 3 children started working with the Journey of Hope Grief Support Center to heal their wounds. She also took up athletics as a way to restore some joy in her life. In the process she met and later married Mike Barnett. Dorothy and Mike were racing in the Ironman and raising funds for Journey of Hope in the process. You can read more about Dorothy here.

I wanted to pay tribute to both of these fine people by celebrating their lives. I like to think they would want the people they left behind to follow in their footsteps and live a positive, rich life that included pursuing dreams and always being active. I think both of them would want everyone to let our light shine.

It’s Kona Time!

21stCenturyMom — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:45:20 +0000

Today is the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. For triathletes this is our Boston Marathon, our Superbowl, our World Series, our World Cup. Slightly over 1800 athletes ranging in age from 19 to 78 will set out to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a marathon. Some are pros, some are age group athletes who qualified by finishing at the top of their division at another race and some are there because they got a spot in the lottery. All of them have the same task before them – to get to the finish line. It will take them anywhere from 8 to 17 hours to get there.

I may have used this video on another Saturday. I know I’ve watched it at least 30 times myself. It never gets old.

This video will post at the start of the swim – 6:45 AM Hawaii time so if you can see the video you know the athletes are somewhere along their race day journey for Ironman 2007. Best of luck to all the racers.

Photo of the Week: Swim, Bike, and Run

Dawn - Pink Chick — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:10 +0000

I found this week’s photo while hanging out in Facebook. Seems that’s the new online hangout. But that’s the subject of a whole different post. Anyhow, Jeff, a member of CRN, also hangs out in Facebook. I found these photos while visiting his profile.

Thanks Jeff for letting us borrow your photos for this week’s feature. More photos and race report for the Santa Barbara Sprint Triathlon are available on Jeff’s blog. Congrats Jeff!

We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you would like featured, please leave a comment with the details. Better yet sign up for CRN’s Flicker Group and make finding the weekly photo easier for me.

The Triathlon Song

21stCenturyMom — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:00:35 +0000

A funny thing happens when you roll the dice and start cross-training by swimming and riding your bike. You realize that you could probably manage a triathlon. You get intrigued. You sign up for a local Tri for Fun and before you know it you’re hooked.

This weekend marks the half way point between Ironman Canada and Ironman Louisville (yes, there are enough endurance junkies to fill up two Ironman races in the same weekend on the same continent) and Ironman Wisconsin, scheduled for September 9. So that’s three Ironman races over the course of three weeks on one continent—and they are all full. See what I mean about getting hooked?

In honor of this weekend and to help you “could-be” triathletes learn the ropes I am posting “The Triathlon Song” created by Tyler “Jetpack” Darby who will be competing in his first Ironman next weekend.

Here’s to everyone out there who has or will soon toe the line at a triathlon, regardless of the distance of your race.

It’s Passion That Gets You To the Finish Line

21stCenturyMom — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:22:46 +0000

We all have tough training days when our legs feel like lead and we’re just not in the mood. What would you do if you had no legs? How about no fingers—just a long thumb-like appendage at the end of each deformed arm? I guess you wouldn’t have to complain about your leaden legs any more but would you still train?

Byron Breeze, a.k.a Soulja, does. Byron Breezejust completed the New York City Triathlon in 4 hours and 47 minutes using a wheelchair for the bike and a skateboard for the run.

His story is being made into a documentary and you can watch more over here.

Thanks to Triboomer for pointing the way to this remarkable man.

The Will to Go On

21stCenturyMom — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 12:00:19 +0000

In 1982 a 23-year-old college student named Julie Moss made the most memorable and remarkable trip to the finish line of the Kona Ironman Championship on record. In the lead for most the latter part of the race, she found herself out of energy and falling to the pavement just yards from the finish. She was passed by another competitor but still managed to claw and crawl her way across the mats to take 2nd place. Watch this feat of unparalleled determination and inspiration as caught on film by ABC sports.

On the 25^th anniversary of that event, Moss was interviewed. Watch and listen to learn what drove her to keep pushing for the finish line when it looked like she was beyond “finished.”

Read more on Julie Moss in this article, “Back To Kona To Celebrate Her Defining Moment.”

(From www.ironmandvd.com/)

Adventure Racing, Collegiate Style

21stCenturyMom — Sat, 12 May 2007 12:00:35 +0000

This week we bring you something different—Adventure Racing!

Adventure Racing has it all—Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking in this Collegiate Championship.

No matter what your discipline, life is an adventure—go race!