Category Archives: Just for fun

Ridgewood Turkey Trot!!

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Jeff

If you’re the sort that doesn’t like to be cooped up inside all day on Thanksgiving Day, check out your local Turkey Trot next time.  In Raleigh, the annual Turkey Trot starts at Ridgewood shopping center, and weaves back in … Continue reading →

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Tour de Moore Century Ride Weekend

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Jeff

Labor Day weekend finished off with the Tour de Moore Century Ride in Southern Pines, NC.  Southern Pines is beautiful.  It’s pretty much horse farm country, and right next door to Pinehurst, NC, also beautiful for all of the golf … Continue reading →

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Harris Lake Nuclear Swim Weekend

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jeff

Have you ever walked through a field of corn?  It’s pretty amazing how tall the stalks can get.  Now imagine that same field was full of water and you had to swim through it.   Well, it’s kind of shocking at … Continue reading →

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Weekend Road trip

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Jeff

This weekend was looking to be very busy, so IMFL training was looking like it may need to take a back seat for a day or two(no big deal, since this was a recovery week).  This was not your typical … Continue reading →

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Cup ‘n Cone Tour 2010, and other weekend stuff

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Jeff

Friday kicked of with a planned 30-40 min Open Water Swim.  I did some checking around to find a good spot out by Jordan Lake.  At the last minute I spoke to John over at Inside Out Sports, and he … Continue reading →

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What is your favorite Triathlon Blog?

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Jeff

I like to read when I have free time.  Below are some of the Triathlon/Sports related blogs that I follow from time to time. Many of these are folks I found off of Trifuel.  I find them interesting for different … Continue reading →

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July 4th and the 18th Annual Firecracker 100K

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Jeff

Photo By Bob Jagendorf Today started with the 18th Annual Firecracker 100K and 50K Ride in Cary, NC. If there ever was a perfect day for an organized bike ride, today was the day.  The weather was absolutely perfect! Not … Continue reading →

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Withings WiFi Scale Giveaway

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Jeff

Just came across this today from DC Rainmaker.  If you’re into triathlons and/or gadgetry, then you’ve probably been here before.  I pretty much use his reviews for technical issues with some products, as they are typically more detailed and easy … Continue reading →

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Recovery Week

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Jeff

Since last weeks 70.3 in Charleston, this week was a much more laid back recovery week.  Nothing too long…nothing too strenuous.  A couple things happened while we were a way for the long weekend. The Outdoor Pool Opened…Whoohoo!!!  I love … Continue reading →

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TryCharleston 70.3 Race Report

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Jeff

  Judging from the age of my T-Shirt drawer, my most recent triathlon was 6 years ago.  Today marks the halfway point(for me) to Ironman Florida.  When I was looking for races that would be a good halfway point to … Continue reading →

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