Random Thoughts – Page 3

Why Pan-American Games Was So Important

October 23, 2011 by Ben

Ben

The Pan-American Games triathlon was a really important race for the US men, as well as the Canadians. That race may have been both our Countries’ last best chance to earn a third quota spot for the London Olympics. The Olympic quota process is a little confusing for most of…

A Few Days In Mexico

October 19, 2011October 22, 2011 by Ben

Ben

In Mexico I stayed in a condo with Matt Chrabot. This year was his second win at the Huatulco World Cup, and he's been on the podium there three of the last four years. If anyone knows how to race well in Huatulco it’s Matt, and staying with him was…

Hy-Vee, Guest Blogs, and a chance to swim WAY faster than you ever have.

September 1, 2011 by Ben

Ben

This weekend is the Hy-Vee Triathlon. I'm stoked. This race, in my mind, is the biggest race in the sport. There's an unprecedented one million dollar prize purse, including ten $5150 primes, and a $151500 first place prize. Only 30 men were invited, and I'm lucky to be one of…

Spring Photo Recap

May 6, 2011May 6, 2011 by Ben

Ben

I just signed up for two more races in May: 5150 New Orleans on May 15th and the Capitol of Texas Triathlon (CapTex) on May 30th. It's going to be an awesome month! Training is going very well, the weather is getting nicer, I don't seem to be allergic to…

Saint Anthony’s Triahtlon

May 2, 2011May 2, 2011 by Ben

Ben

View Larger Map This Map with Route Data was created using a Garmin Forerunner and TrainingPeaks.com, and exported into Google Maps. You can zoom and pan and view the course in great detail. Sunday I raced the Saint Anthony's Triahtlon. It's one of the oldest, most historical professional triathlon races…

Boredom is Better Than Stress

April 16, 2011April 16, 2011 by Ben

Ben

Since I’ve arrived in Japan there hasn’t been much going on. I sleep a lot. I eat when I should. I train as much as I need to. The rest of the time I’ve just been sitting around, chatting with people, refreshing my inbox to see if the ITU has…

Clermont – Another Graph

March 31, 2011 by Ben

Ben

I thought the Maloolaba graph was cool enough that I went back to Clermont - which was a stereotypically boring race with no separation in the swim and one giant pack on the bike - and made a graph. Next to Maloolaba it's obvious why I like courses that challenge…

Bike Stolen, but At Least I Have My Health

March 21, 2011March 22, 2011 by Ben

Ben

I know I should post a race report before I talk about the day after, but this is important. And for the curious folks, I was 3rd at Miami International Triathlon. Full race report to come. Today was going to be a really good day, but that didn’t pan out.…

Night Before Miami International Triathlon

March 19, 2011March 19, 2011 by Ben

Ben

Twas the Night Before Miami and all through the house, The Cuban food aroma was like love in a spice. I'm staying with Ileana Rodriguez's family in Miami (She's the paralympic swimmer that broke the 200 breast American record by 36 seconds a couple months ago). They're awesome, I haven't…

I have a record in Backstroke?! [UPDATE: and some other stuff?]

March 18, 2011March 19, 2011 by Ben

Ben

A friend of mine just sent me the email below. He copy pasted the header of the results for the boys 15-18 100 yard backstroke at this weekend's Northwest Age Group Regional Championships. To clarify my surprise, backstroke was definitely not my strength. Event 12 Boys 15-18 100 Yard Backstroke…

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