Race Report and Video: Snake River Triathlon

Posted on April 17, 2012 by dave

The 2012 Snake River Triathlon was held over the weekend (Friday and Saturday) in Lewiston, Idaho and the weather conditions on race day were spectacular.  More than 125 triathletes enjoyed temperatures in the low 50′s with mostly clear skies and light winds.  This was my fourth year participating.

The Snake River Triathlon is part of the TRI-Northwest Ranking Race Series.  The event is a two day event consisting of a 500 yard pool swim on Friday followed by a 12 mile bike and 2 mile run on Saturday morning.  Participants come from all over the Inland Northwest of Washington, Oregon and Idaho.  Athletes who live in Spokane area are given the option of swimming the night before in Spokane whereas athletes closer to Lewiston swim at a pool in Clarkston, Washington on Friday afternoon. Read more »

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MS Walk 2012: Walk to create a world free of MS

Posted on April 15, 2012 by dave

This weekend (Sunday), my fiance and I participated in an important event in Spokane, Washington.  WALK MS is the signature fundraising event of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  The NMSS says by participating in WALK MS you can know that you’ve shared a remarkable achievement with over 250,000 other walkers in more then 700 cities across the county.  But most importantly, you’ll be making a difference by raising essential funds for research and services for people with MS.

The Inland Northwest region started MS Walks  last weekend along the beautiful Snake River Levee Walkway.   Participants had the option of going on 1, 2 or 6 mile routes.  All routes were fully accessible with assistance available and each route had nutritious rest stops and a finish line lunch.   Everyone checked in at Swallows Park, 1 mile south of Clarkston, Washington. Read more »

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TFLcar Top 10 Car Videos of the Week: Show #1

Posted on April 13, 2012 by dave

(http://www.TFLcar.com ) This is a review and round-up show of the Internet’s best car videos, reviews and car shows. This week show features video clips of the Range Rover Sport, Citroen DS, Jeep’s Mighty FC Concept, Chevy’s Camaro ZL1 and Corvette ZRI, Renault’s new Twizy electric car, the Hyundai Veloster and the Audi R8 V10.

Check it out as I host a brand new show bringing you the week’s very best web-based car videos.

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New Car Review: 2012 Dodge Durango AWD Crew

Posted on April 12, 2012 by dave

( http://www.TFLcar.com )The 2012 Dodge Durango Crew AWD is a full-sized SUV that competes with other large American SUVs like the Ford Explorer and the Chevy Traverse. The newly redesigned Durango is based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee but unlike the Jeep the Durango will seat 7 people. It can be had with both a V6 and of course Chrysler’s more powerful HEMI V8.

This week I reviewed the 2012 Dodge Durango Crew AWD with V6 to see if it is up to taking on the other big boys from GM and Ford.  For more new car and truck reviews, check out my friends at TFLCar.com

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Endurance Hour #14, Oceanside and Galveston Recap

Posted on April 6, 2012 by dave

Each week, Ironman triathletes Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson take you inside the world of endurance sports with real world insight, interviews, news and news makers. In this April 6, 2012 free audio episode: Interviews with Ironman 70.3 California winners Andy Potts and Melanie McQuaid, Ironman 70.3 Texas winners Tim O’Donnell and Kelly Williamson plus Dave’s post race interview with Lance Armstrong. Also listener emails,  “Iron War” book giveaway winner and we reveal which triathlon Roger is racing with his ENTIRE family!?

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Aubrey White Parkway Time Trial and GoPro HD Video

Posted on April 6, 2012 by dave

This week I took part in a local time trial event along the Aubrey White Parkway in Riverside State Park in Spokane, Washington. It’s an individual, go when you like activity documented through Strava.com. It’s a free application you can download to your smart phone which tracks your time and speed over a set course. It’s an 11.3 or 11.4 mile course depending on how the GPS tracks it on the day. I’ve raced it twice now. On Tuesday I did the course in 31 minutes flat. On Friday I went out with more focus and determination in hopes of ‘crushing’ my time. Even though I felt so much faster I ended up crossing the line in 31:02. I won’t lie, I was disappointed. Read more »

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New Car Review: 2012 Infiniti G37

Posted on April 5, 2012 by dave

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( http://www.TFLcar.com ) The 2012 Infiniti G37 is premium sports coupe in a filled with great German cars.  Love it or hate it…there are very few people on the fence when it comes to the Infiniti’s fluid styling. Unlike the German rivals the Infiniti is certainly not sculpted but rather looks like something that comes out of a fluid mold. If you notice the grill on the front of the car. Those silver horizontal slats are supposed to look like Japaneses Samurai swords turned on their side facing you. Read more »

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On Assignment: Interview with Lance Armstrong at Ironman 70.3 Texas

Posted on March 31, 2012 by dave

Cycling great, Lance Armstrong sat down with IronmanLIVE on Friday afternoon to talk about his racing in the 6th annual Ironman 70.3 Texas triathlon in Galveston.  In part one below, Armstrong reflects on his experience at Ironman 70.3 Panama, his quest for enough points to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona in October and the need to stay injury free throughout the season.

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New Car Review: 2012 Ford Edge Limited

Posted on March 29, 2012 by dave

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The 2012 Ford Edge Limited Ecoboost comes with Ford’s new twin turbo charged Ecoboost engine that Ford says gets the same power as a more traditional V6 with the fuel savings of a 4 cylinder. We recently had the chance to drive the Edge with the Ecoboost to find out if it indeed get the same punch as the the bigger V6. Check out his review to find out if Ford is correct.  For more new car and truck reviews, check out my friends at TFLCar.com

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Endurance Hour with Linsey Corbin and Friends

Posted on March 28, 2012 by dave

Each week, Ironman triathletes Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson take you inside the world of endurance sports with real world insight, interviews, news and news makers. In this March 22, 2012 free audio episode: Race weekend wrap:  Rev3 Costa Rica with interviews from Jesse Thomas who finished 3rd Place and Bree Wee who finished 2nd, 70.3 San Juan recap and interview with Linsey Corbin who finished 2nd, and results from 70.3 Singapore.  Also an interview with Ironman.com’s Shawn Skene previewing Ironman 70.3 California, Dave and Roger talk Ironman Melbourne, Julie Dibens injury news, “Iron War” book giveaway contest,  plus viewer feedback via the Endurance Hour hotline and which host may have broken his toe! Read more »

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Race Report & Video: Snake River Duathlon

Posted on March 25, 2012 by dave

Post Race with Team Tri-Fusion (l-r) Craig, Dave, Nate, Natalie, Jarod, Matt, Meghan, Erica & Merissa - Photo by Melissa Skelton

 

Congratulations to all the participants at the 2012 Snake River Duathlon in Lewiston, Idaho on Saturday, March 24th in Hells Gate State Park.  This particular duathlon is a 2-mile run, 12-mile bike, 2-mile run.  This was my first year racing the event and my third ever duathlon.  This was a special race for a number of reasons.  First, I was riding my brand new Quintana Roo TT bike;  the 2012  bike sponsor for the Timex Multisport Team.  I am riding the Quintana Roo Red CD0.1 frame equipped with Di2.  This is the bike Triathlete Magazine called “the most innovative in the past decade from any brand.”   Read more »

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Boy Meets Bike, A Love Story

Posted on March 24, 2012 by dave

I’m pumped about Quintana Roo being the new bike sponsor this year for the Timex Multisport Team.  And I’m super excited to riding the Quintana Roo SRAM Red CD0.1 with Di2.  This is the bike Triathlete Magazine called “the most innovative in the past decade from any brand,” the CD0.1 continues to receive fast and furious rumbles of approval across the triathlon community.  I’m now ready to rock-n-roll in 2012!  Big thank you to Jim, John and Robin at Fitness Fanatics in Spokane Valley for building it up for me.

Join me in the video below as I see it for the very first time and try it out on the trainer.

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New Car Review: 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4×4

Posted on March 22, 2012 by dave

The 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude is a no-frills work horse of a small Jeep that can be trail rated. This means that it is good on the road and off the road for buyers who want to commute to school during the week and go off-road on the weekend.  Here’s what I learned after driving it around the Inland Northwest last week.  For more new car and truck reviews, check out my friends at TFLCar.com

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New Car Review: 2012 Infiniti FX35

Posted on March 14, 2012 by dave

The 2012 Infiniti FX35 is a sporty all-wheel-drive crossover that’s packed with the latest technology. With massive 21′ inch wheels and an engine that produces just over 300 horsepower the Infiniti FX35 is not only sporty but also fast. So how does this Infiniti compare to cars like the BMW X5 and and the segment leading Lexus RX350? I recently had the chance to drive the Infiniti through the beautiful countryside around Spokane, Washington to find out.  For more new car and truck reviews, check out my friends at TFLCar.com

 

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