For the past few years I’ve been racing in triathlons, my first Ironman, 5k’s, 10k’s, half marathons and the like. Needless to say I love endurance racing, but the greatest joy I get from it besides crossing the finish line is watching my friends catch the bug for it. I have a few friends who [...]
My 2010 Triathlon Race Schedule
by Spence Smith on 04/16/2010 in Triathlons
Since spring is here and summer is shortly to follow, I’m in the planning stages of what my triathlon race schedule might look like. I say might because these are the races I would like to do, but if my travel schedule gets crazy, then there will be few I can’t do. Also… any time [...]
Musical Motivation For Runners
by Spence Smith on 03/18/2010 in Music, Triathlons
Anytime I go for a run, I take my iPod shuffle so I can listen to my favorite up beat tunes for that extra motivation I seem to need. Up beat songs seem to keep my legs moving a little faster. I read this article in Runner’s World recently. It made me think about some [...]
50 Ways To Identify Triathlon Obsession
by Spence Smith on 01/12/2010 in Triathlons
I was given 50 Ways To Identify Triathlon Obsession a while back and thought a few of you would really get a kick out it. I can’t tell you how true all 50 of these really are! 50. You are over 30 and there is still someone in your life that you refer to as [...]
Food As Fuel
by Spence Smith on 12/19/2009 in Triathlons
Here’s a subject that has a wide variety of opinions. Mine of course, is just that…an opinion. I know that I don’t always eat the best, but about 90% of the time I eat great. I’ve read a lot on the subject and have come to this conclusion. If you are looking to get into [...]
I am Determined… Not Driven
by Spence Smith on 11/11/2009 in Life, Triathlons
When I started training for Ironman Louisville in early 2009, many people asked me why I was going to try such a seemingly impossible race. The answer… I’m just determined to finish. Sure, I love the sport of triathlon and I love the community that surrounds the sport. My friends I train with are all [...]
Being Fit vs. Being Healthy
by Spence Smith on 11/01/2009 in Life, Triathlons
Ahhh…in the midst of family, work, travel, friends and training for triathlons-life at times can seem just a hair out of balance or slightly crazy. I’d like to think of it as slightly crazy. But whatever you call it, there is always a need for true balance in life and to make sure the things [...]
So You Wanna Run?
by Spence Smith on 10/06/2009 in Triathlons
Through out all my training for triathlons, the one question I get the most is I’d like to start running… What do I do? Ahhh… well, let me tell you… 1. Set a goal…. Start with a 5k, which is 3.1 miles or a 1/2 marathon which is 13.1 miles. 2. Buy the right running [...]
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