sporadic stories from an American pro triathlete

Funny Stuff

Headed to Gold Coast

I'm currently en route to Gold Coast, Australia for the World Championship Series Finale. The last time I was in Australia was for the Mooloolaba World Cup in March. As you can see that was a poor performance - I need to redeem myself in Australia! Yes, I was #17. Oof...


London Sightseeing

Mark Fretta, Jill Petersen and I went out sightseeing in London the day after the races a few weeks ago. It was a lot of fun - It's not often we get to stay a day later and actually do touristy stuff! Mark Fretta and me in front of Westminster Abbey. If you're wondering about our facial expressions, →


I guess I forgot to post this

Elite Development Camp jersey winners! Some 22 athletes attended the five week USA Triathlon Elite Development Program Camp in Colorado Springs in July and August, but only three were lucky enough to win one of the EDP Camp leader's jerseys. Matt Long from Vanderbilt bought some sweet t-shirts from a gift shop or something, and after some discussion the catagories →


OTC Sasquatch Sighting

There have reports recently of Sasquatch sightings here at the Olympic Training Center. We finally have some video evidence. Rumor has it that Sasquatch likes to come out around noon near the athlete center. You really have to be careful around here these days: