8 y.o. Emma Thompson Crushes 500 Freestyle Record

Posted on February 4, 2012 by dave

The Spokane Waves Aquatic Team hosted the “Last Minute Mile” swim meet Saturday afternoon at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. Four events were held starting with mixed open 400 IM followed by mixed open 500 Free, 1000 Free and 1650 Free. According to 8 year old Emma Thompson’s mother, Jessi, Emma had never swum 500 continuous yards before without stopping. The record for an 8 year old before today was just under 8 minutes.

Emma dove off the blocks with a full head of steam and swam her first 50 yards in 40 seconds. She would finish her first 100 in 1:25. She quickly settled into a rhythm over the next three hundred holding steady at 1:32. Her final 100 was a full 5 seconds faster. Emma utilized a strong kick to finish her last 100 in 1:26. Read more »

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Endurance Hour with Jordan Rapp

Posted on February 1, 2012 by dave

Dave Erickson with Jordan Rapp, 2011 Ironman Arizona

In this February 1, 2012 free audio episode:  2011 ITU World Champion and 3x Ironman Champion, Jordan Rapp! Topics include: Childhood hobbies, Fatherhood, Bike Accident, ITU World Title, Kona and more!  Listen to the Endurance Hour Podcast on iTunes and on Stitcher Smart Radio.

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Training Hours

Posted on January 31, 2012 by dave

It’s hard to believe Ironman 70.3 California is less than 2 months away.  This year it’s on Saturday, March 31st. This will be my first big race of the 2012 season.  In the left hand column of my website you can see my full race schedule.   While Oceanside will be my first triathlon of the year, I will be doing a short duathlon in Lewiston, Idaho one week earlier.  This will be by far my biggest racing season ever.  I’ve added three XTERRA races too.  I figured since I’m turning 40 this year, I might as well go big or go home!

My training is off to a good start this season.  One of the things I’ve leaned over the years is the importance of building a foundation in the off-season and that’s what I’ve been trying to do.  My last triathlon related assignment ended on November 20th with Ironman Arizona in Tempe.  The day after I got home I started training.  Some people like to keep their training hours secret but who really cares, right?!   Here’s my breakdown so far this year.  I think I’m on the right track. Read more »

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Athlete Advantage at Elements Therapeutic Massage

Posted on January 30, 2012 by dave

If you’re a serious athlete or just find great value and getting a regular sports massage then check out Elements Therapeutic Massage in Spokane, Washington.  I know for me, getting a sports massage sooner rather than later is key to my recovery and fitness.  I exercise 5-7 days a week.  Sometimes when I wake the next day after a hard workout, I can call Elements and get in within 24 hours, no kidding!  Read more »

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2012 Timex Torture Test Commercial

Posted on January 30, 2012 by dave

Dave Erickson and Ben Greenfield from the 2012 Timex Multisport Team put the Timex Run Trainer through a torture test in a re-enactment of the 1971 John Cameron Swayze Timex commercial (see below).

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Endurance Hour with Linsey Corbin

Posted on January 25, 2012 by dave

In this January 25, 2012 free audio episode: Chrissie Wellington racing news, plus an interview with the 2010 Ironman Coeur d’Alene Champion and Montana Made professional triathlete, Linsey Corbin.   Listen to the Endurance Hour Podcast on iTunes and on Stitcher Smart Radio.

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Alright, Alright, Alright

Posted on January 20, 2012 by dave

Entertainment Weekly:  You know what we love about Dazed and Confused? Matthew McConaughey gets older, but David Wooderson stays the same age.

After a nearly twenty-year hiatus, McConaughey has reprised the stoner comedy’s lingering high school graduate in Butch Walker’s new video for “Synthesizers,” off his album The Spade.

The collaboration came out of mutual admiration, and probably a dash of nostalgia. ”When it comes to classic characters, Matthew McConaughey’s ‘Wooderson’ took the cake…and the high school girls with him,” Walker says.

Added McConaughey, “If you love Dazed and you loved Wooderson, you’ll see this and you’ll probably get the tickle box pretty quick.” Read more »

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Chrissie Wellington Steps Down

Posted on January 16, 2012 by dave

Good news and bad news for endurance athletes and fans worldwide. 4-time Ironman World Champion, Chrissie Wellington is taking a break from swimming, cycling and running in Ironman competition in 2012 to focus on other pursuits.

The 13-time undefeated Ironman winner posted this on her twitter account:

Its not the end. I just want my life to be as rich, varied & full as possible – open to new opportunities, adventures & challenges :)

The good news for the men is not getting chick’d this season. The good news for the women is placing higher than second at an Ironman or Ironman 70.3 race in 2012. It also means fans will see a new Ironman World Champion crowned in Kona in October. Read more »

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Endurance Hour Podcast Debut

Posted on January 10, 2012 by dave

Listen to the Endurance Hour Podcast on iTunes and on Stitcher Smart Radio.

Join Ironman Triathlon Reporter, Dave Erickson and former professional triathlete, Roger Thompson as they take you inside swimming, cycling, running and triathlon with real world insight, interviews, news and news makers.

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One Hundred One Hundreds

Posted on January 7, 2012 by dave

My longest ever swim workout before January 1, 2012 consisted of maybe 5,500 yards in one session.  The thought of doing anything more than that never really seemed like much fun (it’s not).  As new year’s day 2012 approached I began to notice people posting on Facebook their first workout of the year plans.  A few years ago I remember seeing someone post their new year’s day swim workout of 100 100 yard sets.   Yep, that’s 10,000 yards.   For some crazy reason I thought that might be a good challenge at this point in my life and triathlon career.

I didn’t really advertise my plans just in case I chickened out.   Honesty, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to spend that much time in the pool after calculating how long it might take.  I estimated a time of 3 to 3.5 hours based on previous 1,000 yard times.

When Sunday January first rolled around, Muffin (Melissa) and I went to Oz Fitness in North Spokane so I could give it a shot.  She joined me in the pool for the first 30-45 minutes then went grocery shopping.  Read more »

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2011 Timex Multisport Team Highlights

Posted on January 4, 2012 by dave

In 2001, Timex made a bold move in the historically individualized sport, by pioneering a triathlon team. The concept was to support professional and amateur athletes—financially, physically and socially—so they could, in turn, focus solely on training and racing.

Now wrapping up its 10th year, the Timex Multisport Team is a diverse and successful team, composed of male and female athletes—both professional and amateur—ranging in age from 18 to 57-years old, and hailing from the U.S.A., Australia, India, Ukraine, Mexico, Czech Republic, Estonia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

The athletes serve as brand ambassadors for Timex and associated sponsors at hundreds of events around the world, and work closely with Timex on refining new products for the endurance sports world. Read more »

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Introducing the 2012 Timex Multisport Team

Posted on January 3, 2012 by dave

The Timex Multisport Team officially announces its team roster for 2012.

According to team manager, Tristan Brown, “We had a record number of applications and by far the strongest field of applicants in team history”.

In 2001, Timex made a bold move in the historically individualized sport, by pioneering a triathlon team. The concept was to support professional and amateur athletes financially, physically and socially so they could, in turn, focus solely on training and racing.

Comprised of 50 men and women from around the globe, the Timex Multisport Team is one of the oldest and most prestigious triathlon teams in the world. Read more »

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2012 XTERRA America Tour

Posted on December 22, 2011 by dave

The 2012 XTERRA America Tour off-road triathlon schedule features 70 races in 38 states, two U.S. Territories, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Josiah MiddaughOf note, XTERRA started “year-round’ scheduling this season, so two points-scoring races for 2012 – XTERRA Big Bear in West Virginia and XTERRA Epic Iron Mountain in Arkansas – actually took place in 2011. This year, there are three races scheduled in September that will count towards the 2013 season.

XTERRA’s regular season ends on the last weekend of August in order to crown regional champions and send invitations to the top scorers in each division nationwide with enough time for them to make travel plans to compete at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah on September 22. Read more »

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TIMEX Health Tracker

Posted on December 16, 2011 by dave

The Timex Health Tracker is a great, everyday watch that automatically tracks your daily steps, distance covered and calories burned, and makes it convenient to log meals and calories consumed. Even better, on-screen progress and alerts can motivate you to stay active and make smart decisions throughout the day, helping you reach your goals. On sale right now for less than $45 (BUY HERE).

Also see: TIMEX Expedition Trail Mate

Follow these simple steps to start using Health Tracker.

First set the time. This will activate the automatic walk sensor. Then enter your gender, height, weight, and age for accurate watch function. Setting your goals is also very easy with the Health Tracker. You can set an activity or diet goal, and get an alert halfway and upon completion. Hearing this alert can motivate you to get some extra steps in during the day and keep you on track to achieve your goal. Read more »

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