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Mike S.
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- Coatesville, PA
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Philadelphia Triathletes
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TV: 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship
December 18, 2010 from 4pm to 6pm – NBC
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A couple years back I was helping run a race that was a two lap trail run, that morning of the race our partcipation doubled.
We quickly ran into issues with our water supply at the stops, we were going through our entire race water in one lap. I w…
A guy down the street from me has a Westy for sale. I keep chatting with him but have not pulled the trigger yet.
It would be pretty sweet for some recon missions to St. George for the IM race. Then I could also hit up some camping/MTB on Gooseberr…
Welcome Cameron, look into the VW Westfalias, either, Splitty, Bay, or Vanagon. They are unique, and for the 73 and older considered historic and can be put on Antique insurance.
This is a group I can get into. My Volvo wagon is my trusty camper for some good night sleepin at races all over the west. But I am still always dreaming of moving to a van, but then it will be hard to justify rent.
Group for triathletes who like to camp, wether it be in a camper, car, tent, rv, or under the stars. This can be for fun, saving money, or to be as close as humanly possible to the race in the morning.
I've been suffering from a minor, but nagging and persistent injury for the past 1.5 months. A couple weeks after my first Olympic tri in June I went for a short 3 mile training run while out of town on business. I didn't push especially hard, nor d…
Sean, I realize this is a bit of a late reply to your Mar post but I experienced a similar problem at the Mighty Montauk Olympic Tri on 6/12/10. I had done the full course 2 weeks before the race with no problems so this was a rude awakening. Litera…
Lets face it we all are going to be sore, maybe hurt or pull something, encounter some wildlife ( jellyfish, stingrays, etc) this is place to talk about products that you may use or get feed back from other triathletes who have been or are there.
August 1, 2010 from 2:30pm to 4pm
Encore Broadcast of the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship - August 1, 2010 - 2:30 - 4PM Eastern
what the best bike race for a softride/beam bike?
Sad that is has come to that...
Owners and enthusiasts of Softride bikes, race'm if you got em. Also place for stories, pictures, and mutual owner support.
Softride currently does not make bikes, this is not affiliated with Softride, but is a place to meet other owners.
I still like the guy I met in Georgia one time that had his jersey silk screened, "This cyclist insured by Smith and Wesson", just like the bumper sticker. I asked him, does it work and he said, "If it doesn't the .357 I carry sure will!" Apparently…
Two reasons I train at 4am to 6am.
1. The demands of family life give me no other time.
2. Idiots that start facebook pages like that are still in bed sleeping off hangovers or still twittering and facebooking and don't have enough motivation to be…
I reported it and also asked all my friends on Facebook to report it. This stuff is really scary. While they may not be openly inciting people to violence in the most common sense, I think this type of language does indeed 'inspire' people to do vio…
honestly do the race, you may surprise your self when you are in the moment, and you won't have the "what if " moments.
Worse comes to worse, and you get to the point where you have to drop think of it as training for next year
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- About Me:
- in 2008 i did 8 triathlons including my first half iron distance. I do have some physical challenges to over come, i have a shoulder with a muscle that was reattached in 2004, in September 2005 I was in a head on collision ( i was doing 35mph in my truck, the person running from the cops 40 - 60mph) did a real number on my back, could not bike for over a year, took lots of PT (pain therapy, physical torture, pain &torture, etc), was no longer able to ride rigid bikes ( hence the softrides), I also have a birth defect called tarsul coalitions which means my ankles are mostly fused with the exception of an updown movement, can't run (I want a shirt with a slow moving sign on the back for the "run" just for laughs) on a good day i can race/ fast walk 10 - 12 minute miles.
In November 2008 I moved to Illinois and am looking forward to racing, due to the winter, i have ramped up my swimming and do 3 shorter workouts (2,500 - 4000yds) two longer (4000-9,000yds) usually about 10 -12+ miles a week
This year i have done three races so far:
Illini, Mattoon Mayhem, and Rockman Half
On the way to Savageman Half-Iron, Cheseapeake man (aquabike full) i started to expierance sever back pain where my injury was, this has pulled me out of tri for the rest of the year and my hopes of doing Beach 2 Battleship full in November are past,,hopefully after some healing time and training i will be back at it next year
- My Tri Story:
- Did a 8 races in 2008 and a half iron, all with fused ankles and a few other issues. because of my ankles i have to push on the Swim and bike, and race the clock on the run. Did 6 in 2009 including 3 halfs, volunteered at Louisville IM
- Tri Experience:
- In training, Age grouper
- Tri Distance:
- Sprint, Olympic, 2x Olympic (or approx 70.3 mi/113.1km)
- Tri Interest:
- Training Partners, Training Groups, Event Meet-ups, Friends, Dating
- My key race for 2010:
- Steelhead 70.3
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You've got a friends in Pennsylvania ( well, soon you will have)
Finally, house is ready to be moved into, start work on Monday.
I am looking forward to living in the "country" and having rads to bike on, hilly area, and a resevoir down the street, waiting to hear back if it has a swim area or not.
My trans are going to be starting back into triathlons again late summer/fall so i can get into better race conditioning.
Looking forward to it.
Mike
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Posted on June 2, 2010 at 6:19pm —
going to be a long road back..to tri
10/19/09
On Sept 18th i was enroute from Chicago ( yorkville, IL) to Mc Henry MD for the Savageman Half Iron and a week later Chesapeake man Ultra. I had been pushing myself farther and harder then i had been told is possible for me to do.
About 100 miles east of Columbus Ohio i started expierancing back pain in a spot that i had a previous injury from a head on. Determined not to quit, i kept going, by the time i reached Washington PA i had to pull over as i was in pain and had a tingling sen… Continue
On Sept 18th i was enroute from Chicago ( yorkville, IL) to Mc Henry MD for the Savageman Half Iron and a week later Chesapeake man Ultra. I had been pushing myself farther and harder then i had been told is possible for me to do.
About 100 miles east of Columbus Ohio i started expierancing back pain in a spot that i had a previous injury from a head on. Determined not to quit, i kept going, by the time i reached Washington PA i had to pull over as i was in pain and had a tingling sen… Continue
Posted on October 25, 2009 at 6:57pm — 13 Comments
6.18 & 6.19 Race Report X2 (Warrior Dash & Spirit of Racine)
Was an event filled weekend here,
On Saturday i did the Warrior Dash In Joliet, I was glad i did packet pick up on friday night as i would have never found the place.
Warrior Dash is a 3.75 mile (6k) run through Challege Extreme park in Joliet, IL this place is noemally run as a piantball park, but had the two lap run set up on for this event. mostly grass with some hardpack road i decided i would run in boots to protect my ankle… Continue
On Saturday i did the Warrior Dash In Joliet, I was glad i did packet pick up on friday night as i would have never found the place.
Warrior Dash is a 3.75 mile (6k) run through Challege Extreme park in Joliet, IL this place is noemally run as a piantball park, but had the two lap run set up on for this event. mostly grass with some hardpack road i decided i would run in boots to protect my ankle… Continue
Posted on July 20, 2009 at 11:26am — 9 Comments
Busy race season ahead...
7/18 Warrior Dash www.warriordash.com
7/19 Spirit of Racine (aquabike) http://www.spiritofracinetri.com/
7/23 Terrapin 5k www.terrapin5k.com
8/1 IM Steelhead 70.3 http://www.steelheadtriathlon.com/
9/20 Savageman half… Continue
7/19 Spirit of Racine (aquabike) http://www.spiritofracinetri.com/
7/23 Terrapin 5k www.terrapin5k.com
8/1 IM Steelhead 70.3 http://www.steelheadtriathlon.com/
9/20 Savageman half… Continue
Posted on July 10, 2009 at 2:04pm —
Finally back on the bike
Finally after almost a month i am back on the bike and have not lost too much in it, I was able to get in 44 miles, and am going to head off to swim, then bike back home.
Was getting kinda worried with Steelhead being less then a month off and not having been able to get on the road at lately due to the back spasms.
Was getting kinda worried with Steelhead being less then a month off and not having been able to get on the road at lately due to the back spasms.
Posted on July 5, 2009 at 1:30pm — 6 Comments
Comment Wall (53 comments)
- At 11:43am on June 11, 2010,
P. Dale Mason said…
- Mike, welcome back. So how are things in the Keystone State?
- At 7:23am on June 3, 2010,
Erick said… - I saw an ad in Triathlete magazine for Ironman cologne. That's just crazy.
- At 8:56pm on April 10, 2010,
Ashley Clifford said… - i do not know you at all. I was just inspired by all your aches and pains. I actually thought you were doing ironman Louisville, but that is okay.
- At 8:40pm on February 19, 2010,
Sarah McCoy said… - LOL..yep all fixed...spelling isn't my strength. :)
- At 3:25pm on January 17, 2010,
Emily Edquist said… - Thank you very much, those helped!
- At 2:35pm on January 17, 2010,
Emily Edquist said…
- Thanks! I know there are a lot of clubs and when I'm looking into all the college's I am going to make sure there is some kind of triathlon group there.
- At 9:38am on December 30, 2009,
Lorinda Putter said… - Hey, Mike! I know nothing of Pasadena, TX. Never been there, not from Texas, just stuck here for a few more years.
- At 5:58pm on December 21, 2009,
Ralph W Dobson said… - Mike,
The roads are a lot safer than Hawaii. Not much traffic here and flat roads. There is a MS ride with 30, 50 , 75 and 100 mile rides in September. The drivers seem to be wary of the bikers and I've never had anybody try to scare me like Hawaiian drivers. It would be good to have another triathlete here to train with. When are you coming here? Give me a call at (808) 227-2746, (hawaiian cell number. Ralph
- At 4:47pm on December 21, 2009,
Ralph W Dobson said…
- Hi Mike, It's about 44 today so I haven't been able to do much riding except for on the trainer. There are a few bike groups around. I haven't connected with any of them yet, as my Trek E11 developed corrosion and had to be replaced. New Bern is a great town. It has a great YMCA with two pools. The outside pool is covered and heated during the winter. New Bern's 300th anniversary is 2010 and there are lots of activities planned.
Wilmington has the Beach to Battleship Triathlons in Septrber with 70.3 and full Ironman -no slots though.
- At 2:35pm on December 16, 2009,
Jeff said… - Hi Mike,
Sorry, but I missed your comment about Wisc being on TV again and missed recording it. I'll get your copy of IMKY out tomorrow.
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