The Blog of Author and Athlete David Glover

Professional triathlete, published author, event director and endurance sports coach…

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Q&A: Staying Hydrated in the Heat

June 13th, 2008 · No Comments

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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Tags: Triathlon Training

SOF Academy: The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments

“The only easy day was yesterday.”
- Navy SEALs motto

Photo: David ready to skydive (Photograph by: Gunnar Örn Arnarsson)
Each day was different. Each day brought new challenges to push each of us outside of our comfort zones.
We learned to skydive and ended the week with an assisted freefall jump. Two skydive instructors jumped with [...]

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SOF Academy: Regret or Glory - Which Do You Want Burned into the Memories of Your Soul?

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

“There are 2 aspects in life that will haunt you for the rest of your life that will last forever: Regret and Glory…which one do you want burned into the memories of your soul - Regret or Glory?”
- Special Operations Force Academy Instructor Jono

Photo: Team “Slit Throat” dressed up for our late night Field Training [...]

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SOF Academy: I Earn My Nickname “Monkey Butt”

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments

This was one of the lighter moments during my week long adventure at the Special Operations Force Academy in Virginia Beach, VA.

After a morning of SCUBA training in the pool in Virginia Beach, we drove to Lake Rawlings on Tuesday afternoon to practice our open water SCUBA diving.
On Wednesday around noon, while we were [...]

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To Race Or Not to Race: When to Pull the Plug?

April 7th, 2008 · No Comments

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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Tags: Author · Race Organization · Triathlon Training

Luray Triathlon Race Report by the Race Director (me)

May 15th, 2006 · 1 Comment

This race started for me almost a year ago….
August 2005
I want to produce a triathlon. I’ve toyed with the idea of producing my own race but have been hesitant to make the commitment. I’ve been working with the Reston Triathlon as one of the Race Directors (there’s 7 of us now) for several [...]

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Tags: Race Organization