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Slow Out the Blocks

Posted on Jan 1st, 2007 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

I was 2:46 back from Chris Phipps at the Hill Climb today at 17:37.  I felt like a slug.  I remember climbing hills fast at one point in my life.  This really motivates me.  Eric,... More »

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1st, 2nd, and 6th

Posted on Nov 4th, 2006 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

I started the 10th annual Salmon Duathlon this morning after having read Krishna counsel Arjuna: "Relinquishing the fruit of action, the disciplined man attains perfect peace; the undisciplined man is in bondage, attached to the... More »

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We did it!

Posted on Oct 10th, 2006 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

508 miles in 29 hours, 15 minutes, and 30 seconds.  From left to right: Chris Kostman (508 director), Tom Bower, Justin Lucke, moi, and Ron Flagg.  More pics and stories coming soon.

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If you don't know where you're going

Posted on Sep 19th, 2006 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

The number #1 rule in endurance sports, the organizer of the Rockpile Road Race  told us before the start tonight, "is if you don't know where you're going, then don't lead."  For better or worse,... More »

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2 races

Posted on Sep 18th, 2006 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

On Saturday, Justin and I headed over to the Mt. Tam hill climb.  This is a mass start race that starts in Stinson Beach, heads north along HWY. 1, turns right on Bolinas-Fairfax road, then... More »

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Pleased

Posted on Sep 13th, 2006 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

Last week I ran my 530 meter test in 1:49.  Tonight I did a 1:41.  I thought I would die, but that's an 8 second improvement.  I thought I'd go out for 4 intervals, but... More »

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Race, Power, and BBQ

Posted on Aug 29th, 2006 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

I took the bike out for its first race tonight.  Damn it's fun to ride.  The regular Tuesday night crowd was there.  Since it was the last race of the year and the organizers had... More »

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The Shark Tank

Posted on Aug 28th, 2006 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

Before the start of the Empire Open Cross Country Race on Saturday, fellow Empire Runner John Staroba said, "Welcome to the shark tank."  No kidding.  This is the first X-C race I've ever run, and... More »

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My first du, futile fig search, and a wedding

Posted on Aug 5th, 2006 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

I woke up this morning excited to do my first duathlon.  TBF racing organizes a series call the Tri for Fun and the Summer Duathlon Series.  Since my friends were having a wedding nearby in... More »

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Truly Out of Shape

Posted on Jul 8th, 2006 by OrganicAthlete : Exercise Your Power OrganicAthlete

I'm setting new standards for myself.  Once upon a time, I was a good climber.  Like I could finish on the podium in regional Pro/1/2 races and hill climbs.  Today I did the Mt Diablo... More »

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