Dan goes one on one with the top U.S. stair climber Terry Purcell. An Australian native, Terry now calls Springfield Illinois his home. He has won all the major stair climbing events from L.A. to Chicago to New York. Terry lets us in on the secrets of stair climbing and gives some everyday tips to get to the top a little faster. Stick around for the next 30 minutes you'll be glad you did!

Random Distractions

Buy IMBA Coffee»
The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a non-profit educational association whose mission is to create, ...
Not As Bad As The Octopus»
I was feeling guilty for not throwing up at lunch and running with the Lunch ...
Not As Bad As The Octopus»
I was feeling guilty about not throwing up at lunch.  You know, by not meeting ...
Oatmeal – Everything You Wanted to Know about Oats»
Steel Cut Oats or Scottish Oats or Irish Oats- These are groats which have been ...

Wild Hares

Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Race Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Race»
By Larry Miller The Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Race is 7.6 miles of brutality and it is one of the funnest races around. Somewhat difficult to get into due to the cap on the number of runners, I was ...

Features

The Long Green Line»
Watch the Long Green Line on HardyBreed. It's a film about running teamwork and life. Legendary coach, Joe Newton, and his quest for his 25th Illinois State Title in 50 years, as he teaches boys how to be men.
Tour de Groundhog»
This year will mark the 23rd Tour de Groundhog Cyclocross. Since 2005, the “Groundhog” has been held in memory of William (Bill) Jensen, 38 who died on October 24, 2004 as a result of ...
Frostbite Photos and Result»
Another cold winter day, and another Fostbite has passed.  A Few hundered people and some good weather conditions.  HardyBreed Rabbit Jason took a few fine photos from one of the fabulous hills on the course. [...
2010 Fight for Air Climb»
Get ready for the climb of your life! Join the American Lung Association Feb 20, 2010 for a competitive stair climb at the Hilton Springfield.
Garmin 310XT under $300 bucks!»
This is an update.  The Garmin 310XT with heartrate is on sale at Amazon.com for 349.95 with free shipping.  Plus there is a $50 rebate form for purchase between now and 12/31/2009. So what are you waiting for??? Garmin 310XT at Amazon.com Download the Garmin 310XT rebate for here Something new to lust after. ...

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Dan's Training Log

Waiting for a miracle to happen»
Tuesday, Feb 02nd - You would think with someone with a little experience would know how to run. But if you ask some of the best runners/triathlete out there, they would say that they are learning something new everyday. Today's "Lunch with Eric" was one ...

Jason's Training Log

Just Like Home Brew»
Saturday, Jan 30th - You know how when you start drinkin' home brew and it feels so good once it touches your lips.  Then you drink more and more and feel better and better.  You keep going and going without considering the consequences.  It's all fun and games until the next morning when you can't move. That's what happened to ...

Kim's Training Log

Boston Bound.»
Saturday, Jan 23rd - Well my first "official" week of training for the Boston marathon is done. Only 11 more weeks of training until the 2010 Boston Marathon!  I am using a Hal Higdon plan specifically for Boston.  I used his plan last year and it worked well.  I am taking off one of the easy run days and making it ...

Lunch with Eric

Controlled Effort (sorta)»
Monday, Feb 01st - Last week's workout was our first foray into a controlled tempo pace for the season.  With such a low turnout our plan went from two groups of different paces to just one group of the fast pace.  (all of my kudos to the great turnout of the girls has vanished)  Our all boys group briefly ...