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Sled Dogs & Cheese Dip...
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Sunday, 21 December 2014 00:10
By Heather Lendway (heatherlendway.com)
Here I am on my lunch break, walking through the downtown skyways writing my blog in a note on my phone. Normally I’d be at the pool but the time has come, finally, to take a real break from swimming. I haven’t taken more than a couple days away from the pool since my 16 day hiatus to Europe last March. Knowing I want to get back to some normal training in January, this was basically the last opportunity I’d have for an extended break from swimming. While I absolutely despise resting (I was the person in college that got caught on the stair-master during taper), I understand its purpose and importance in improving. I still can’t handle sitting at my desk all day so I’ll escape to the skyway during my usual pool time.
The past couple months on the bike have been a learning experience. I started working out with a power meter in October so I’m no longer trying to do workouts based on my speed on the trainer but rather my power output. I always track my workouts so I’ve enjoyed having a much more accurate measurement ...
It's Official!
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Saturday, 20 December 2014 00:10
By Heather Lendway (HeatherLendway.com)
I don’t think it was any secret that I was planning to race professionally in the coming year, but it is now official!...
59 bucks includes free coaching
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Wednesday, 17 December 2014 19:33
Capitol City Tri has teamed up with elite coaches to help you get ready for Minnesota's coolest new Sprint Race. Good through December 31 or until the last 5 slots are filled, the multi-faceted coaching and training program is included with your entry fee at the lowest, "early bird" rate of just $59....
A Bunch of Stuff...Updated...
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Monday, 15 December 2014 06:10
OH POOP! - The MTN Guys are totally bummed because there will not be a CHASKA TRI in 2015. According to race director Michael Beckmann, who is a truly cool guy who sweats profusely in hot weather and is willing to have his head shaved for a worthy cause (He is a HOOT!): "Construction at the venue that will not be completed in time. Planning on returning for 2016 and the venue will be nicer."
Chaska Tri is a great event. Let's make sure that it has a record turnout in 2016, okay?
ARE YOU KIDDING? - Not long ago we listed some of the 2015 race weekends that we considered to be either overbooked or lopsided. Our concern was that ALL of the affected events would suffer reduced...
Fun "Beer Mile" Stuff...
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Saturday, 13 December 2014 00:10
There’s a new competition raging among elite runners: the beer mile, in which you do four laps around a standard track, chugging a 12-ounce brew at the start of each loop. If you can do it in under five minutes—without hurling or passing out—you’re not just fast. You’re a hero.
By Todd Balf (xtri.com)
"Why pander around being the second best 800m runner in the world when you can be the number one beer miler?"
Elite amateur Josh “Harry” Harris looks like he’s on his way to a record mile time at the historic Rawlinson Track in Melbourne, on May 3, 2014.
Pixie-size, with legs pinwheeling, the 23-year-old Australian runner is about to arc through the first bend of the bell lap and is a half-lap ahead of the 30-person chase field when he unexpectedly comes to a near stop. Something is wrong. The rowdy spectators who’ve spilled onto the track’s outer lanes to bellow “Go, Harry, go!” fall hushed....
