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2020-10-26 19:10
“There is no joy without sorrow” – Hungarian Proverb Our half marathon training sessions ended recently, with the running of our own race! The runners all did well, and the… Read More
2020-10-07 19:25
We have all been there, wondering if you are really hurt, or if it’s just something that “I should push through”. I have been in that place again, with low back and hip pai… Read More
 Just Enjoy The Run
2020-09-22 15:40
I’m not sure if you know this or not, but I coach a half marathon training group on Tuesdays and Saturdays at Fleet Feet Des Moines in the East Village.  Usually Saturday’s… Read More
Race Report: Ironman Lake Placid
2019-08-06 01:02
I knew going in that Lake Placid would be tough. Riding in the Adirondack Mountain range would not be an easy task. I also knew that it would be beautiful, with the Winter Olympic Village, t… Read More
2019-07-22 12:48
You have a million things to do, and no time to get them all done! Pack your bags, stop the mail, take the pets to boarding, out of office notifications, chargers for electronics, maps and… Read More
2017 “Those Eleven Words”
2018-01-01 03:11
There was a lot of things to be happy about in 2017. A lot of good things happened, and I experienced many wonderful events. So here are just some of the highlights of 2017, and what lies a… Read More
Ironman Maryland 2017
2017-10-30 00:27
The bags were packed and loaded, the bikes put in the car, all that was left was to start the drive to Cambridge Maryland and to the adventure of a lifetime: Ironman Maryland.  It se… Read More
So Many Changes Going On…
2017-06-29 20:13
I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve sat down to write a blog post.  There has been so much going on, and I guess time slipped away from me.  Maybe I need… Read More
So Much Fun Stuff Going On…
2017-01-15 15:04
I passed!  It was one of the tougher tests I have ever taken, but I completed the two exams and I am now a certified triathlon coach.  The first exam was a multiple choice test, a… Read More
Exciting News!
2016-10-08 19:08
It’s time for a long overdue update. I finished my second Des Moines Olympic distance Triathlon recently, and set a PR (personal record) by cutting 37 minutes off last years time! Tha… Read More
Looking Back While Moving Forward
2016-07-29 02:21
To quote a famous song, “What a long strange trip its been”.  Looking back, I can remember sitting in the bleachers watching my friend complete an Olympic distance triathlon… Read More
Raleigh Ironman 70.3
2016-06-09 22:24
Before I begin my race recap, I want to send out a heartfelt thank you to my coach, Jennifer (Jenni) Jageman Keil and the awesome team at E11even Athletics.  Jennifer said that she woul… Read More
Countdown: T-Minus 10…
2016-05-27 18:51
Ten days.  It hardly seems possible that eight months has went by since my wife and I toyed with the idea of doing a half Ironman, or Ironman 70.3. We were excited and nervous, but knew… Read More
2016-03-12 13:43
It’s funny how life changes before you.  Sometimes it’s gradual, where you don’t even notice it until someone else points it out to you.  Other times it changes s… Read More
2015-12-26 02:40
Merry Christmas!  It has been rather warm in the Midwest this winter, however we received the gift of a white Christmas with a dusting of snow.  I got to enjoy the beauty of it wit… Read More
2015-11-30 02:21
I was on Facebook the other day, when I noticed my friend Meg sent me a link.  Meg and I belong to the Des Mooines Tri club, and she is one heck of an athlete.  I clicked on the li… Read More
2015-10-12 02:06
It’s been an amazing year!  After completing my first open water triathlon and my first olympic distance triathlon, I can only dream of what the next year holds.  I still hav… Read More
2015-10-04 14:54
I haven’t posted since I completed the Des Moines Triathlon, and I guess the reason why is that there hasn’t been much going on.  Just training, training, and more training… Read More
2015-09-07 15:22
I guess it’s time for a race report on my first Olympic triathlon, so here goes… My wife and I arrived to set up our transition area at 5:20 am. There were already lots of peopl… Read More
2015-08-23 20:49
This morning, the alarm clock began it’s duty at 5:00 am.  The churchbell chime on my phone continued until I sat up to relieve it from it’s duty.  I sat in the darknes… Read More
2015-08-05 13:36
This question was asked of me the other day, “How do you find the time?”  They were referring to my exercise and training schedule.  It’s a valid question, and on… Read More

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