The Blog of Author and Athlete David Glover

The Power Of Team: Three Ordinary People and Their Run to Greatness
by Peter Wortham
I had the opportunity and privilege to meet Joel Burrows AKA “Ghost” when we both participated in the Special Operations Force Academy in the last week in April. With an extensive background in endurance events including Ironman-distance triathlons and marathons, Joel [...]

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Yesterday, I sweated out 23 pounds of sweat in 3 x 1.5 hour Bikram Yoga classes. I feel awesome today!
In my continuing search for a new challenge, I decided to try three Bikram Yoga classes in one day. If you’re not familiar with Bikram Yoga - also called hot yoga - it’s a [...]

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Given the recent heat wave we’ve been experienced in the mid-Atlantic region, I thought I would share my “Staying Hydrated in the Heat” answers that I shared with a reporter earlier this week.
Q: If someone has dark urine could it be because they are dehydrated?
A: Yes, dark-colored urine is a good indicator of dehydration. [...]

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Photo: David rappelling off of Cullasaja Falls
Thanks to extreme adventure athlete Jono Senk of Hairy Scary Evolutions, I had the opportunity on Sunday to rappel through the Cullasaja Falls near Highlands, NC.
WOW, what a RUSH!!!!
That’s the best description that I can think of to describe thousands of gallons of deafening, blinding water crashing [...]

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Mouse Popsicles? What the heck are Mouse Popsicles…? I’m not sure that I want to know.
This is a sign along Hwy 28 in South Carolina just north of the Town of Walhalla. I’ve passed this sign dozens of times over the years while riding my bike up and down that stretch of [...]

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Photo: My view riding at the back (not the front)
Normally, by this time of the season, I’m fully engaged in training for an Ironman, feeling strong and eager to toe the line in a race. However, right now, I’m just not “feeling” it.
After I had watched the Columbia Triathlon a week [...]

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“You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”
- Walt Disney

Photo: Me and my German hosts - Annika and Annette - in Roth, Germany
After three weeks of feeling sorry for myself and high anxiety, I am now in a [...]

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I HATE overtraining. It’s too vague, too subjective, too nebulous. It’s a waiting game with an uncertain amount of waiting time.

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I officially “pulled the plug” on Ironman Arizona today.
My blood test results came back today. When my doctor called me, I felt like I was receiving my report card in grade school: mostly “Outstanding” grades with two “Needs to Improve” as follows:

Outstanding: Low cholesterol, no mono, no lyme disease, no thyroid issues, no [...]

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Photo: Cheer sign from Quelle Challenge 2007 in Roth, Germany
Have you ever asked yourself these questions in the days or weeks leading up to a big race?
“Do I pull the plug?”
“Am I just having an off day?”
“Do I need to some extra rest?”
I’m struggling with all of these questions right now.
Today is Monday [...]

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