Posted by: Joe Nuss in Triathlon, Events, endurance on
Mar 05, 2010
Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon has been ranked fifth on a list of Best Distance Races in the World, according to the March issue of Triathlete magazine. The Wilmington, NC race is one of two American races listed among the top 10, with the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI sitting at the top of the list.
“We are amazed and proud that after only two years our Beach2Battleship Triathlon has been ranked among the top in the World,” said Dick Jones, executive director, YMCA. “It’s a tribute to everyone involved in putting the event together – the Wilmington Family YMCA, the event committee, our 800 volunteers and of course, the athletes.”
Posted by: Joe Nuss in Lifestyle, Events, endurance on
Feb 08, 2010
By Joe Nuss
One morning back in 2007, our Editor Joe Nuss walked into the office and informed us that he was doing one of the hardest mountain bike races in the world - the La Ruta de los Conquistadores, or what most people simply call "La Ruta." We all quickly went online to http://www.adventurerace.com to learn all about this incredible event that Joe would be training for. I still remember the very first image that was displayed on the site. It was of 4 mountain bike riders riding trough a river of muddy water about 3 feet deep in the middle of the jungle.
While we may have had some initially doubts about whether Joe could pull it off, we quickly learned that he was fully committed to the training that it would take to survive this epic test of endurance. Sure enough, fast forward 4 months and there we were once again all huddled around Joe's computer, this time looking at the pictures that he'd taken during his successful race as well as listening to the incredible stories that accompanied them. All the while, somewhere in the back of my mind, a little voice was saying "someday you should do this also." Well, the time has come to listen to that voice and see for myself what La Ruta is all about. The Race Director, Roman Urbina, was kind enough to grant me a comped entry in exchange for marketing, so this blog will serve as the official announcement that I'll be racing in the 2010 La Ruta! Many monthly blogs will follow, so come back often.
The La Ruta is a 4-day stage race that takes place during the month of November in beautiful Costa Rica. It starts on the Pacific Coast and ends on the Caribbean coast. The route brings riders over and through just about every imaginable ecosystem and type of terrain. To finish requires tremendous physical conditioning, guts, and frankly an ability to to tolerate a good dose of pain and misery. But, as is the case with any major endurance race, this finish is amazing and, based on Joe's stories, well worth every sacrifice and every ounce of determination that it takes to get there.
Posted by: Joe Nuss in runner, Run, Events, endurance on
Jan 20, 2010
Runners in the February 7, 2010 State Farm Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon & ½ Marathon will want to set their alarm clocks a little earlier than usual as the last nighttime launch in the Space Shuttle’s storied 29-year history is set for 4:39 a.m. on race morning.
By Joe Nuss
Posted by: Joe Nuss in runner, Run, Events, Beginner on
Jan 11, 2010
2 Days - 5 Marathons... It’s Madness!
Every year millions of viewers tune in to the NCAA Basketball Tournament dubbed March Madness and thousands of people pack gyms across the country to watch the tournament basketball games live. This year, thousands of people will be packing the streets of North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia in March - to run! On the weekend of March 20 - 21, North Carolina will host three marathons while other regional markets in Atlanta and Virginia Beach will each host their own races. The weekend kicks off on March 20 in High Point, NC, at 8 a.m. for the UnitedHealthcare of the Carolinas North Carolina Marathon. Two new marathons, the Quintiles Marathon at Wrighstville Beach and the Tobacco Road Marathon in Cary will start on Sunday. The ING Georgia Marathon in Atlanta and The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach will also take place on Sunday. Whether you like your marathons flat and fast or hilly and scenic, there’s definitely a race for all runners the weekend of March 20 - 21!
Meghann Gunderman, Runner
Posted by: Joe Nuss in runner, Run, Events, Beginner on
Nov 02, 2009
Ready to run? Endurance Magazine challenges you to go long! Just because half marathons are the hottest new running event distance doesn’t mean you have to run 13.1! We’ve compiled a list of some great races all 10 miles or longer - including Endurance Magazine’s very own Tar Heel 10 Miler, which has a new course and a new finish in Kenan Stadium. In addition to Tar Heel 10 Miler, you’re sure to find a great half marathon, too.
By Joe Nuss
When Mick Gunter's mother, Karla Bolen Gunter, was killed in a car accident nearly 20 years ago, he was a senior in college and getting ready to start a tour of duty in the Marine Corps. While he hoped to eventually do something to honor his mother, a well-respected teacher, he fell into a trap of postponing his grief in order to deal with his immediate challenges.
Posted by: Joe Nuss in Triathlon, Training, Events on
May 25, 2009
By Sonni Dyer
It could take weeks, even years, to shave a few minutes off your run, bike or swim split in a triathlon. But, don't worry, while you're working on the physical improvements to garner a faster time, there are a couple of things you can do right now to make you a faster triathlete. In a race where the difference between first and second can be a matter of seconds, smooth transitions are key to a successful race. Depending on your current skill set, my tips for faster transitions could save you up to a minute or even more during your next race!
