Jun 14
Jun 14 Mighty Montauk win!

I usually try to get my race reports posted within 24 hours but I've sort of been on Montauk time - so apologies for missing my deadline! But, good news: I won my 5th title at the Mighty Montauk Triathlon on Saturday, less than a week after Rev3 Quassy.

Jun 12
Jun 12 Oats of the Week: Alaskan Birch Syrup

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Breakfast

The Mix: Steel-cut oats with toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, slivered almonds, and birch syrup

The Story: I recently ordered some Birch Syrup from Alaska after talking about it with a visiting friend who works as a fishing guide at Intricate Bay Lodge. It tastes like a cross between maple syrup and molasses and it flavored my morning oats without making them overly sweet.

Jun 11
Jun 11 Post-Montauk Tri victory dinner

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Jun 10
Jun 10 Ironman stair practice

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Jun 8
Jun 8 Cervelo S5

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Jun 7
Jun 7 A bit more about Rev3 Quassy

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It's been a few days and I feel like I have a bit more to report about Rev3 Quassy. By now everyone has posted their race reports and explained the ins out outs of why they did poorly or well. The various websites have published coverage about how all the "names" fared. But, there are some other stories out there worth telling.

Jun 7
Jun 7 Fried Egg and Mozzarella Sandwich with Spinach and Tomato

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Breakfast

My morning training sessions run four to five hours now that it’s race season. After sweating and concentrating from sunrise to lunchtime, I crave fat, salt, carbs —and a salad. Yet, I rarely have the patience to chew dainty bites of lettuce.

Jun 6
Jun 6 Laurel 5th at Rev3 Quassy

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A year ago yesterday I was shivering uncontrolably in a cop car under dirty blankets as my competitors rode by at the biggest race of the year. I was too cold and uncomfortable to even realize how upset I was at the time, but as soon as I warmed up (a day later), I vowed never to have that happen again.