COMMUNITY

As endurance athletes we’ve all had people tell us that we are crazy. For many people, they cannot imagine swimming, biking and running all at once or running for 13.1/26.2 miles or racing on a bike that is inches from other bikes at high speeds. As endurance athletes we all have to have a little crazy in us. Even among our own endurance peers, we tend to think that one another are crazy.

We had a strong weekend of racing for many Endorphin Fitness athletes. Races include the Sweetheart 8k, Love Your Run 5k, Run Your Hearts Out 5k, Knights of Columbus Run For The Heart 10 Miler, an Aquathon, and many swim and XC meets. Keep reading for the full recap.

You can expand lung capacity, increase capillary size, multiply mitochondria, and improve glycogen storage, but without tapping into your mental capacity, you will likely fall short of your potential.

At the Boo Williams indoor meet, Colby Burcham set two more PR’s in the 1000, and 400. Emily Merchant had a solid race in the 1600m.

I did my first triathlon twenty-six years ago and have enjoyed it consistently through many phases of my life. I have seen it evolve in many ways while the spirit of the sport remains very much the same. It is a special sport. Its community infectious and inviting. Its races contagious. Cross a finish line and you will be hooked to the feeling it gives you. Experience the atmosphere and you will be begging for more.