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Kind Words = Kind Echoes....Part II

kevin-hot-dogs.gifED. This is the updated version of an article we posted two weeks ago. Back then you were introduced to the first 12 triathletes who have had a profound effect on on Kevin O'Connor's life. Today, we reveal 14 more special people.

 

By Kevin O'Connor (gearwestbike.wordpress.com)

From the GWBT Editor– over the next few weeks we will be posting some thoughts from the boss (not Springsteen) who has put together a list of 26 influential people in his life.  People that have helped mold, direct, and teach.  Each day, starting November 30th, we will add one of the 26 individuals to the list…but don’t take my word for it:

 

“Speak Kind Words and You Will Hear Kind Echoes” 

Last December 14th we were all shocked by the horrific act at Sandy Hook Elementary...

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Ignoring Clocks...

dan-h.gifPhoto - Phillip Phillips lookalike, Dan Hedgecock.

By Dan Hedgecock (danhedgecock.com - 11/24)

Operacion Eau de Chlorine is getting to about the 6 week point. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly because the first 3-4 weeks were just easing back into training, emphasis on the word ease. This week will be my first ‘for reals’ week of training with 35k of swimming in the pool spread out pretty evenly over 10 swims.

I haven’t been looking at the clock at all since I started back up to make sure I don’t get too...

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Semi-Healthy Holiday Dessert..

cranberry.gifCranberry Upside-Down Cake

(eatwell.com)

This rustic cake is a delicious alternative to pie and uses one of the tastiest fruits of the fall harvest—cranberries. The basic recipe is very versatile and can be made with apples, pears, peaches, plums or any full-flavored, slightly acidic fruit. Just arrange the fruit in the skillet before you pour the batter over it. The cake is best served warm; if you can, put it in the oven just before you sit down to dinner. (Recipe adapted from The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters.)

INGREDIENTS


- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided

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2014 MMA Changes...

Men-of-Tri.gifMinnesota Multisport Awards - In it's 15-year history, the MMAs had never faced the issues that were faced in 2013. In the first 14 seasons, for instance, every nominee and Team Minnesota member had raced on Minnesota soil at least once during their respective seasons. This year, three award nominees--Ruth Brennan Morrey, Michelle Andres and Emily Kratz--raced exclusively in out-of-state events. Ruth ended up ranked #1 on Team Minnesota and Michelle won the Long Distance Performance of the Year award...

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Beware of Running Tips...

bare-feet.gifBy Bethany Rutledge (triathlon.competitor.com)

The quick, trendy route to better performance seems more appealing than the long, traditional one, but you can’t shortcut your way to lasting results. Our thoughts on running fads to ignore, along with some timeless advice on maximizing your triathlon run performance:

Finding The Perfect Shoe


2011’s Born to Run started the barefoot and minimalist shoe movement, with believers scoffing at “traditional” running shoes....

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