It’s not an “official” race. You can’t register for it online. And it isn’t “certified” by USAT. But it sure is fun! It’s called the “Hillbilly Half” and it’s a half iron distance triathlon we created two years ago when we needed a break in the monotony of traditional triathlon training. We grab a few […]
A lot of things have to go right to have a successful triathlon. Calm water, mild temperatures and a windless day are among the favorite wishes of even the most seasoned triathlete. For a beginner triathlete, if just one of these components is missing, the odds for a successful triathlon diminish greatly. And these are […]
Haines City, Florida The brochure said it always seems that central Florida heats up for the summer about the third week of May, just in time for Ironman’s 70.3 Triathlon. The brochure didn’t lie, and the day turned out to be one to remember. We arrived just after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 19th for body markings […]