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“The greatest thing about [the Ironman 70.3 series] is that it gives virtually any serious triathlete the opportunity to compete in an Ironman-branded event, side by side with the greatest athletes in the world.”
“Well
guys, I’m tired,” Steve says. “Let’s go to sleep.” Two hours have passed since
the sun set over Boulder Mountain to the west. It’s a new moon, the forest is
pitch black, and the trail is draped with rocks, logs and other debris. We’ve
been headed east into the red-rock desert below. There are 11 of us in the
group, out hiking with instructors from the Boulder Outdoor Survival School
(BOSS).
Most marathon runners have a story. For some it's their personal Everest, for others a stepping stone to things bigger and broader. Matt Hartwell has a story, and like many others, his tale has a bitter start. Running, though, has unique healing qualities that helped buffer the emotional crevasse between tragedy and recovery.
It’s April in Michigan and
guess what…it’s still cold outside. If you’re looking for ways to
escape nothing beats a vacation. But this year put a purpose behind your
trip—go on a volunteer vacation. It’s a great way to get away and do some good.
The Road is Calling
The road race season in Michigan kicked off in April with Spring Training Series Races in Ann Arbor and Waterford and the Ciociaro Can Am Challenge Series in Windsor. Now that roadies are all warmed up, it's time to stretch their legs in some good old-fashioned road and criterium racing. In the coming weeks road cyclists can look forward to the Grattan Race Series kick-off, the Cone Azalia Classic road race, the Tour of Kensington Valley, the Priority Health Tour De Leelanau, the Tour De Gaslight Criterium and in June, a race that is quickly becoming a favorite among all racers, citizen and professional alike - The Superior Bike Fest in Marquette.
Bad News, Good News, More Questions
I just received a grim e-mail to end an otherwise unremarkable day. The subject line read "Ryan Shay Autopsy Released."
Going Clubbing
I don't remember exactly when I joined my first running club, but I have vivid memories of the club itself. It was the Ann Arbor (Michigan) Track Club, and someone I'd met at a race must have persuaded me to attend a track workout.
Killer Intervals
Spring is here—time to defrost those legs. After hours of winter base miles, cyclists can start getting serious with short, intense intervals sessions targeted at addressing weaknesses and honing strengths.