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! … [Read more...]
Cold Start To A Fun Weekend
February 5, 2010 By
Temperature was in the low 20's and there was fresh snow on the ground. This didn't stop me (us) from getting in a good, yet tough, 15 mile run. I met Eric and Lunch With Eric at Danoh's house at 08:00. Dan and I had to run early as we were leaving for St. Louis at 11:00. The run seemed tougher than last week but probably was slower secondary to the snow. I was definitely tired upon my … [Read more...]
The Long Green Line
February 3, 2010 By
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. … [Read more...]
Waiting for a miracle to happen
February 2, 2010 By
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 of those learning experience. Maybe not so much during the main workout, but on the way back to the car. I met up with Eric and Lawyer. We headed to the … [Read more...]
Controlled Effort (sorta)
February 1, 2010 By
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 went over the route and decided on our goal pace. It was planned that we would run a 6:30, 6:15 and a 6:00 … [Read more...]
Buy IMBA Coffee
February 1, 2010 By
The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a non-profit educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide. IMBA Coffee was created to provide IMBA supporters the opportunity to support IMBA through the purchase of the finest fair trade, organic coffees and the convenience of home or business delivery. Each bag … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Training on a Road Bike
February 1, 2010 By
6-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott explains the benefits training for triathlons on a road bike can provide. … [Read more...]
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