Author Archives: tjfry

Ironman Texas Practice Swim, April 28th 2012

By tjfry | April 19, 2012

It’s that time of year again. Time to get dialed in for Ironman Texas. You’ve done the long rides, ran the long runs, and now it’s time to go for a long swim in Lake Woodlands. A 1.2 mile loop will be marked with the full support of lifeguards and boats. They will also have [...]

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The Rules To Being a Triathlete

By tjfry | March 20, 2012

As I stumble around the internet from time to time I come across a variety of interesting sites. The other day, one in particular caught my eye that posted the rules of their sport. Now, this isn’t your run of the mill rules, like Section 3; Article 2: Contestant shall remain behind the foul line..blah [...]

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The Red Headed, Step Brick

By tjfry | March 19, 2012

If you’re new to this sport, you will soon hear the term “brick” if you haven’t already. If you’ve been doing this sport for a while you probably hear it on a regular basis. The term “brick” refers to the training of two sports sports back to back without any rest. The term was created [...]

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Occupy Alii Drive? Come on People, Snap Out of It.

By tjfry | December 12, 2011

The Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii was on tv this past weekend. In typical fashion, the triathlon world is quick to review the show. What we liked, what we didn’t, what they missed, what they spent too much time on. I’m no different. I thought the women’s race was more exciting than they depicted. [...]

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