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Put That Medal Down!
In the racing community, there are very few things that separate the competitors from the casual folks, and there are reasons for that....
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Ironman North Carolina - Race Report
After my Ironman 70.3 Miami was over, I knew I was going to run an Ironman in 2016. The initial question was, which one? The one I wanted wa
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2016 Double Bridge Run - Race Report
The first "race" of the season is always a good one. It is very telling to what you have coming towards you, and how much you have...