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Running: Love or hate?

I saw this last night on TV, pretty cool ad from New Balance. Exactly how I feel sometimes.Btw…officially the shortest post EVAH from me.

Inpatient, patient or persistent? How to find event photos before the event posts them

So I’m antsy – I want to see my race photos from Saturday. But, the folks at Ironman California (well, technically ASI photography) aren’t so quick. However, being a bit of a computer dude, I figured I’d trace through how … Read More Here →

How to properly recover after a Half-Ironman

So after Saturday’s Half-Ironman race I decided that there was only one way to recover: Step 1: Depart (limping) finish area 90 minutes after completing race Step 2: Race to the airport 80 miles away (via car, not biking/running or … Read More Here →

Blame Canada – Canadian Blogger Infiltrates DCRainmaker grounds

A few weeks back Canadian* blogger Bruno from 70.3Challenge e-mailed me to let me know he’s going to be in town.  I immediately jumped at the opportunity to take an ‘out of towner’ on a whirlwind tour of the city.  … Read More Here →

Are you in the lost and found bin?

We’ve all eagerly awaited for our race-day photos to appear on the photographing companies web site.  Sometimes we get awesome shots, most times we get unflattering shots…and then sometimes we’re missing in action.  You then ask yourself: How could they … Read More Here →

Whirlwind Weekend Wrapup

I knew going into this weekend that things were going to get interesting….and busy. But that’s all good – I like being busy.Day Before SaturdayBut my weekend really started on Friday morning… with my first technique session with the new … Read More Here →

Sausage Fest!

It was time.  It was time for a collection of the male species to gather and fest.  This could only be done properly in the company of over 25 sausages.  We’re talkin’ about tasty, juicy, thick and plump ones.  Ya … Read More Here →

The Cycle of Running

There are those ideas that are technologically impressive and useful – like the dimples on aero wheels to make you faster.  And then there are those ideas that you can do nothing more than shake your head at.  The following … Read More Here →

Lucky Number Slevin

So I was tagged by Ironmatron back last week to share seven random things about myself.  Here’s my seven pieces of random information that you likely didn’t know. I ran x-country my freshman year of high school.  And then didn’t … Read More Here →

Four Mile Run Master Plan (or: How to spend $350 million dollars)

If ya live in the DC area, then this post is aimed at you.  If not…well..ok. Many of you are likely familiar with – and probably even occasionally use Four Mile Run.  It’s that semi-functional trail that in theory connects … Read More Here →

The Greatest Store on Earth

No not Ikea.  Not your local LBS.  Not REI.  It’s Costco.  Cause where else can you buy a massive gazebo, a pair of jeans and a full uncut beef tenderloin all in the same place? My day was basically a … Read More Here →

Voted off the island!

Ha!  Awesome!  I was watching tonight’s Survivor – more out of interest after my trip to Palau over the holiday break than the show itself.  We had been told that the tribal council area was at a place near where … Read More Here →

Did ya miss recording Ironman Hawaii (Kona)?

Well the TV gods have granted you a second chance.  Think you can handle getting Mr. Tivo all working this time before the big day?  If you choose to accept this challenge, then tune your Tivo’s to: February 16th, 2008 … Read More Here →

Chicago Marathon Folks: Watch out for running balls!

So today is the big day if you’re planning on signing up for the Chicago Marathon.  Registration started at midnight this morning (CST timezone) for the 31st running of the Chicago Marathon.  Today’s TGIF post brings you a reminder to … Read More Here →

Box o Swim Stuff

Despite both DHL and USPS’s best attempts to keep me from getting my box of stuff, I have succeeded in taking ownership of it. (Side Note: If I pay for DHL shipping, I don’t want DHL to hand it over … Read More Here →

Any problem can be solved with a hacksaw

It’s generally an awesome day when I can solve a computer issue with a hacksaw.  It’s a super-awesome day when the device still actually works after the utilization of aforementioned cutting paraphernalia. I had to use a hacksaw because some … Read More Here →

Running it all off

There are certain times of the year where running with less is better.  For example – 100* in the summer – the less you wear, the more comfortable you are (at least me).  Running along a sandy beach – perhaps … Read More Here →

Getting a speeding ticket while riding a bike

In case there wasn’t any doubt already – I present you with further evidence that Virginia’s lawmakers are quite simply dumb. And if you visit the site to read the full story – you can even watch a nifty video. … Read More Here →

How to be like Gumby: Competition Style

In this week’s rendition of TGIF stuffs, we return to video to drive home the importance of proper stretching and flexibility.  Of course, I’m probably one of the worst offenders when it comes to stretching.  I generally do the only … Read More Here →

Supersize Me

A few weeks ago my brother, dad and I were at Target in the toy aisle having all sorts of fun with the various kids toys when I stumbled upon a rather interesting toy set (side note: We were shopping … Read More Here →

Weekend Wrap-up

First off – Friday night I finally got my act together and registered for next year’s Nation’s Triathlon (an Olympic distance event).  Given my enjoyment at this past year’s event, I added it to my schedule for next (err…this) year.  … Read More Here →

Scaling the differences

Why do you do this to me Mr. Scale?  Why is it that at 8:20:01 AM you report X, and then I step off and back on at 8:20:10 AM and it reports Y?  Nothing has happened between those two … Read More Here →

Registration Reminder: “Spirit of the Marathon” movie in theatres one day only

In case you haven’t heard yet – there’s a movie about the Chicago Marathon that will be playing nationwide for just 1 night (Thursday, January 24th, 2008).  You have to register via Active.com, but it’s at a ton of major … Read More Here →

Boondoggle

Yesterday I went up skiing at Crystal Mountain.  The snow was amazing, the foot or more (in places) of dry fluffy powder was awesome!  It had snowed 6″ the night before, and 18″ in the previous 24 hours.  You really … Read More Here →

How to practice falling off your bike

In this week’s rendition of TGIF video’s I give you the dude who cycles on one leg. Well, one leg at a time anyway. And we’re not just talking about doing it locked in place on a trainer. Nope, that’s … Read More Here →

Palau Travel Information and Logistics

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post – I wanted to do a roundup of travel related information for Palau.  Information on travel to Palau is fairly sparse as I found out – so I figured anything I can add to … Read More Here →

Palau: From the Air

After we had completed enough kayaking through Palau, we decided to take to the air.  Our intent was to get to the island of Peleliu, which was where a large World War II battle occurred – the Battle of Peleliu.  … Read More Here →

Kayaking Day 3: Jellyfish Lake

After coming back a day ahead of schedule (we were cruisin’!) from our kayak camping trip, we got persuaded into going back out in the kayaks for another day (although after a good nights sleep in a real bed). It’s … Read More Here →

Kayaking Day 2: Here comes the sun!

(If you’re just joining me, check out day one first) We got an early start due to being up before sunrise. We tooled around our beach area a bit, basically just wasting time. After a breakfast consisting of Pop Tarts, … Read More Here →

Kayaking Day 1: For the love of all raindrops holy, please stop raining!

That’s it – I’m changing my blog name, blogger ID and everything else associated with ‘rainmaker’. Clearly it was omen. But…let’s back up a second first. So we set out this morning (well, three days ago – but you’re going … Read More Here →

One Fish Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish

One of the major advantages of traveling in a westerly direction is that you body naturally wakes up earlier. Yesterday I was up at 6AM, right now it’s 5:30AM. After getting up at six yesterday, it was off to the … Read More Here →

My warmed nuts

Yes folks – it’s not every day that someone willingly warms my nuts.  But earlier today (or was that yesterday…I’ve lost track, I guess it depends on how you count the dateline and all) – I had my nuts warmed.  … Read More Here →

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

It’s easiest to post about things in chunks of twenty four. As in my past 24 hours, my current 24 hours and my next 24 hours. Let’s start with the present first. Current 24 hours: Planes, Trains and Automobiles. I … Read More Here →

Why should you date a male triathlete?

Since I’m single – this seemed like an appropriate thing to post.  I stumbled on it a few weeks back posted elsewhere; but it’s funny enough to warrant a repost.  It originated from cyclists, but I think it applies better … Read More Here →

You think you can run fast? Think again.

This Friday’s most excellent TGIF running/tri related video is probably one of my all time favorites.  I think the music and announcers voice really makes it even better, but even by itself it’s just so darn impressive.  Especially towards the … Read More Here →