Mindy and Mary at Tri Lata

Here is what you need to know about Mindy and Mary: They are two of my hardest working, most committed athletes. They do every crazy workout I assign them, they show up 3-4 times per week at Navy Seals and Tri L2, and they have fun with it. Oh, and they are successful.

Mindy got 2nd in her age group here, and 1st in a.g. last week at Mach Tenn. Mary has won Athena division two races in a row. They are both training for their first half iron distance with the Rock Star Triathlon project.

Du Run Run

Candice Chappell --1:05:06--1st female 20-24!!

Tilghman Carroll-- 1:09:46--4/22 F25-29
Carrie Gay--1:20:09--16/22--F25-29

Kevin Herrington--1:02:40--10/29--M30-34
Todd Heifner--58:16--3/29--M35-39
Stephanie Knight 1:16:16--6/15--F40-44

Juli Watson--1:26:12--13/19

Gray Stahlman--1:06:12--11/19

Vandy Tri Reprazents at Kansas 70.3

Craig Garmendia: 5:40:39



Craig writes, "Maria and I finished our first half ironman. Dude, I totally loved it. Even with the choppy water, flat tire and tornadoes, it was a total blast for me. This race really gave me a lot of confidence in this sport. This was great for me. The bike felt amazing and I didn't really feel all that bad on the run either. Thanks for all the help and for going over nutrition for the race. I really think the electrolyte tablets and sports legs really helped me."

Steven White Returns to Alcatraz

Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, San Francisco, 6/8/08

2008--4:15:20
2007--4:41:10

Read the Tennessean article here.

Mach Tenn

Mach Tenn Triathlon, 6/7/08
.6mi swim / 16 mi bike / 4 mi run

Kevin Boucher1:24:15 1/24 M30-34 (TriathlonDVD)
Rob Brigance 1:36:15 7/24 M30-34
Andy Byrn 1:35:34 7/28 M40-44 (Triswami client)
David Stock 1:34:24 3/17 M55-59
Mindy Craven 1:42:42 1/10 W25-29
Jodie Gleason 1:40:28 1/14 W40-44

S Taylor 13th at Age Group Worlds

13th in M30-34.

Write-up here.

Ironman Success Down Under

No, not Australia, Brazil! As in Ironman Brazil.

Phil Theodore did his first Ironman in 12:38.

Youth Triathlon Clinic

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is the value of this little gem?

Fergus does it again.

Fergus Taylor is my dad. He is proof that anyone can start fitness. He never worked out a day in his life until he turned 62, when he started eating better and walking. At age 63 he ran his first marathon. Now he has run 2 marathons, 2 half marathons, and has an incredible story to tell about it (two great posts here and here.)

Saturday he broke his personal best time in the 5k...39:59! He wanted to do the 20k but decided the 5k would be better judgment. In his words, "when I got to that last section I really did what you said to do and pushed the pace. I almost upchucked. I pushed myself to the nth degree."

I'm so proud of him.

This photo is from his first 5k three years ago.

How to get a free bike lesson from STtrainer---

This client did this without any prompting from me....



Thanks Gray! PS-Great tri position.

JCC Triathlon on May 26---WOW!

JCC Triathlon on May 26---WOW!


Amber Lai - 50:15 - 2nd beginner female overall
Candace Chappell - 53:28 - 1st beginner female 20-24
Jessika Poirier - 56:10 - 2nd beginner female 25-29
Carrie Gay - 1:06:56
Kevin Herrington - 50:08 - 1st beginner male 30-34
Josh Bowling - 55:28
Laci Coppins - 1:11:45
Craig Zimberg - 57:36
Jayson Campbell - 57:36
Renee Cohen - 1:19:31
Juli Watson - 1:06:54 - 2nd female 45-49
Bob Ross - 1:01:10 - 3rd beginner male 55-59
Gray Stahlman - 50:07 - 2nd clydesdale
Jason Haggard- 50:50
Mary Garges - 55:18 - Winner Athena Division
Todd Heifner - 44:59 - Overall Beginner Winner
Marshall Taylor - 1:02:16
Gary Mappin - 52:59
Emmit Martin - 1:05:39
Carla Crosby - 1:01:16
Stephanie Knight - 1:00:21
Lisa Kirkham - 56:20 Winner Beginner 40-44 Age Group
Jennifer Hartley - 57:39 2nd place beginner 30-39

23 Racers--Wow! Look at all that hardware.