In Search of the Perfect Race...

As I think about why I do the sport of triathlon and why I love the Ironman distance (2.4-mile swim + 112-mile bike + 26.2-mile run = 140.6 miles), it really boils down to one thing – commitment. Webster’s defines commitment as “an agreement or pledge to do something in the future.” Racing an Ironman is about commitment to oneself to do something special over 140.6 miles. Photo by: Richard...

The Goofy Challenge: Part II...

What and Why I’m technically not a runner – at least I don’t consider myself one. I’m a triathlete. I like to run – and can run relatively fast – but I have a hard time running for the pure enjoyment of running. I need a goal – an endpoint – a destination – a purpose – in order to want to run. My best marathon time to date was 2:53 at Myrtle Beach Marathon in 2003. At the halfway point of Myrtle...