by MJ Gasik | Jul 1, 2009 | Hy-Vee, olympic, race report, Triathlon
If you ever want to feel like a professional triathlete, then sign up for the Hy-Vee triathlon. Who knew such a top notch event was being held right over in Des Moines, IA? From start to finish, this race was one of the best experiences an athlete can have. Driving to...
by MJ Gasik | Jun 10, 2009 | half iron distance, race report
It was a chilly 58 degrees race morning and the weather forecast showed 90% chance of rain at 9am. The high for the day was only to be about 67 degrees so I was already not looking forward to this race. On the positive side, the water was said to be about 70 degrees...
by MJ Gasik | May 19, 2009 | Memphis in May, olympic, race report, Triathlon
This was my 3rd year participating in the Memphis in May triathlon. As usual, I was in a hurry packing up for the race and making sure we were prepared for the 8 hour drive. Because I had been sick since the beginning of the week, I was considering not even making the...
by MJ Gasik | Nov 26, 2008 | Ironman Arizona 2008, race report
Some of you asked for it – this is the long version…. I didn’t need the alarm to wake up this morning. In true Type A fashion, I was awake just about every hour looking at the clock. I quietly got dressed and headed down to the hotel-sponsored...
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