var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-23002546-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Thoughts from an amateur triathlete and entrepreneur while he trains for his first full iron-distance race, the Rev 3 Cedar Point full triathlon in Sandusky, Ohio. In April of 2011, just two weeks in to training, I lost someone very near and dear to me due to her long fight with cancer. After many close to me during the last few years have suffered from cancer, I’ve decided to dedicate my Rev 3 full iron-distance event to those who have lost the fight. Every little bit will help. Please join me in the battle to find a cure.Tumblr (3.0; @tristarter)http://tristarter.tumblr.com/Part two of my Cedar Point Race Report/Experience.  I left the Bike out and will post that next....http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/11125668351http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/11125668351Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:12:00 -0400rev3cprec 3 cedar pointrace reporttriathlon140.6<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PPTWg4J_sig?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Regardless of the brand, the message is solid.  Had to share.  Here’s to finding your strong!  Cheers!</p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/11123641402http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/11123641402Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:28:48 -0400So, it&#8217;s been about three weeks since I finished my first 140.6 triathlon, and honestly, I...http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10936571210http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10936571210Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:44:57 -0400rev3cprace reportrev3triathloncedar point full rev<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrzyvbWsjY1r03wcgo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cheers to that!</p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10662969582http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10662969582Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:56:07 -0400motivation<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28960771" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><span>“Welcome to the Neighborhood…” & #REV3CP 2011 Age Group Video</span></strong></p> <p>So many great memories from this video as part of my first Full Rev race.  Here are a few of the highlights:</p> <ul><li>Awesome to see my <a href="http://www.dailymile.com/people/tristarter">DailyMile</a> buddy <a href="http://www.dailymile.com/people/JimW9">Jim Wilkes</a> in the video (1:30).  Was awesome to see him out on the course around the 11 mile mark.</li> <li>You can barely see me walking through the muck to start the swim (2:34), in my Orca 3.8 from All3Sports.com.</li> <li>The guy getting off the bike with the yellow shoes (5:05) was my pilot fish for a good portion of the bike - the guy knew how to hold speed through the rollers really well!</li> <li>“Welcome to the neighborhood…” at 7:05 - that guy was amazing and had more endurance than all of us combined.  Those are the kinds of fans … scratch that… those are the people… that make this all worth it. </li> <li>Oh, and that shirt at 3:00… yeah, that was one from my wonderful support crew.  They wore them oh so proud all day!</li> </ul><p>My race report (multiple parts) will be up soon.</p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10415191688http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10415191688Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:30:37 -0400rev3cprev3 cedar pointvideotriathlon videofull revIt&#8217;s been an absolutely amazing adventure to get this far.  Today was filled with time that...http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10053809353http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10053809353Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:28:26 -0400rev3cprev3triteamfightulman cancer fund It&#8217;s been a long haul to get here. I wanted to put together a longer post today to talk about...http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10017062308http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/10017062308Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:31:49 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lr8fy2Clwv1qj84evo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Road trippin’ on up to Ohio.  It was a good drive today, and looking forward to getting settled at the race hotel tomorrow!</p> <p><a href="http://www.teamfight.org/donate/?kwoAdvocateId=2UHNMK3">TEAM FIGHT</a>!</p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9980386827http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9980386827Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:54:02 -0400If you&#8217;ve been following this blog since the beginning, you know that I have been using Joe...http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9848239442http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9848239442Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:54:34 -0400race plan,rev3,rev3tritriathlonironman triathlonrev3 cedar point triathlon<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqt8eljyQA1qj84evo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hey - that’s pretty cool… I’m in the lead in photo for the Jax Sprint Series triathlon images on BB Action Photos online.  This shot must have been from the first race as I wasn’t even there for the last one! :)</p> <p>That’s me on the right in the black/white tri kit.</p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9637855636http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9637855636Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:47:09 -0400jax sprint triathlondrc sportsbbactionphoto<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqow3gjEaa1qj84evo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Exiting the water during the Hammerhead Olympic Triathlon on Sunday wearing my <a target="_self" href="http://tristarter.tumblr.com/TEAM-FIGHT">TEAM FIGHT</a> kit.</span></p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9543495785http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9543495785Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:30:52 -0400team fightulman cancer fundtriathlonhammerhead olympic triathlon<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqjojuw34b1qj84evo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Packet pickup complete for Hammerhead Olympic Triathlon this Sunday, fueled by @hammernutrition!</p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9418704612http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9418704612Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:59:54 -0400I get this question time and time again from people all over the country.  It comes from folks that...http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9339746479http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9339746479Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:56:00 -0400rev3 cedar point,ironmanwhy do ironmanrev3full rev<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lowb763tCj1qj84evo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just a picture of where we normally start on the bike - thought I’d share it with those of you following from out of town.</p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9288776265http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9288776265Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:36:05 -0400Thank you for reading, and supporting TEAM FIGHT.  Please consider a small donation to help support...http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9221128676http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9221128676Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:52:00 -0400pain,triathlon training<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpct87vk6C1qj84evo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wow - can’t believe that I’ve almost gone through a whole bag of this stuff during training… The giant, Costco size bag that is!  I will say that it has been spot on with helping maintain protein needs.</p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9163384304http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9163384304Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:00:06 -0400Thank you for reading, and supporting TEAM FIGHT.  Please consider a small donation to help support...http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9002278631http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/9002278631Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:44:00 -0400triathlon trainingtriathlonBig DayRev 3 Cedar PointRev3 Cedar Point TriathlonFull Rev<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpo42pHTo41qj84evo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpo42pHTo41qj84evo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpo42pHTo41qj84evo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I spend a lot of time swimming at the UNF Aquatic Center… Just a few quick pics from last weekend’s swim.</p>http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/8774256792http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/8774256792Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:39:06 -0400unf aquatic centertriathlontriathlon trainingswimmingpicturesThank you for reading, and supporting TEAM FIGHT.  Please consider a small donation to help support...http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/8697786497http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/8697786497Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:50:00 -0400biggest week everrevolution3 triathlonrev3triathlonTEAM FIGHTIt&#8217;s been a tough week of training - my body feels fatigued.  I&#8217;ve talked about the...http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/8515725957http://tristarter.tumblr.com/post/8515725957Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:23:00 -0400open water swimowsopen water swimmingtriathlon training tips