Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) 50K
I showed up to run my first 50K ultra-marathon and ended up DNFing the Marine Corps Marathon.
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by Chris Tubbs | Nov 26, 2024 | marathon, Races | 0
I showed up to run my first 50K ultra-marathon and ended up DNFing the Marine Corps Marathon.
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Aug 25, 2024 | LandingPage, Races, Travel | 0
A seasoned athlete recounts his second international Ironman event in Kalmar, aimed at avoiding heat issues faced in his first triathlon. Supported by family and friends, he faced logistical challenges, bike fit issues, and mental hurdles but remained motivated by raising funds for Apraxia awareness. Ultimately, he completed the race, realizing significant fitness improvements and valuable lessons for future events.
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Nov 29, 2023 | Races | 0
A race with no time goal, only focusing on good execution, the enjoyment of racing, and asking...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Jun 15, 2023 | Races | 2
Pre-race preparation The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is one of the most iconic triathlons in...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | May 21, 2023 | LandingPage, Races | 2
Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga – How to define race success
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Feb 2, 2023 | Motivation, Races, Training | 4
In January 2019, the goal of completing an Olympic distance triathlon was a stretch, but I was...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Nov 18, 2022 | Races | 0
Time to test the engine… Doing speed work and running as fast as I can around the track has...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Sep 21, 2022 | Motivation, Races | 0
Determined to have an improved marathon result at my next Ironman race (Ironman Cozumel, November...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Jul 12, 2022 | Races, Training | 0
Ironman Cozumel Deferred to 2023
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Jul 8, 2022 | Races | 4
Run – A Personal Mt. Everest 🏔 I finished the bike leg knowing that I’d pushed harder...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Jun 16, 2022 | Motivation, Races, Travel | 0
Getting there – Cambridge, MD We considered driving to this one too, but it was just too...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Apr 29, 2022 | Races | 0
Ironman Texas Bike and Run Race Report
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Apr 28, 2022 | Races | 0
Pre-Race and Swim portions… Pre-race This was about to be Ironman #3 (Ironman Florida...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Apr 10, 2022 | Races | 0
Ironman 70.3 Galveston Race Report
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Dec 4, 2021 | Motivation, Nutrition, Prostate Cancer, Races | 0
Having a “test” race a few weeks before my A-race was a great way to “kick the...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Dec 2, 2021 | Cycling, Equipment, Motivation, Nutrition, Prostate Cancer, Public Media, Races, Running, Training, Travel | 1
I had the best conversation with Kenneth and Dominique King on their podcast “Grow Up...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Nov 22, 2021 | Nutrition, Races | 0
Ironman Florida – The marathon Despite the calamitous swim and pelvic floor mishaps on the...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Nov 17, 2021 | Nutrition, Races | 2
After finishing the swim-fight-swim 20 minutes slower than planned, all I could think was “can I...
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