On Sunday, Rick van Beek from Byron Center, Michigan, completed a triathlon, carrying his 13-year-old daughter Madison, who has Cerebral Palsy. The two completed a 0.3-mile swim, 12.4-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run, with Maddy in her dad's arms as they transitioned from section to section. … [Read more...] about Team Maddy: Father and Daughter with Cerebral Palsy finish triathlon
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Whitecaps, Wind, and Waves – Losing my Triathlon Virginity
By Paul M. Banks The Sea was angry, my friend. That was my first thought getting into Lake Michigan to begin my portion of the Chicago Triathlon Relay. My second thought, as I entered the cold 63 degree water (still an upgrade from the ridiculously unseasonable 58 degree air temperature) “Why the hell did I sign on for this again?” And why did I not seriously train for this? … [Read more...] about Whitecaps, Wind, and Waves – Losing my Triathlon Virginity
The Sports Bank, Soxman in Chicago Triathlon
By Paul M. Banks You know what's really annoying? When people (and there have been quite a few of these) approach me and ask me to do a feature on whatever 5K/10K/Marathon/Triathlon they're doing. Like the general sports fan would give a shiznit about your attention whoring? Some of them run/bike etc. to raise money for some very worthy causes, and that's quite admirable. … [Read more...] about The Sports Bank, Soxman in Chicago Triathlon
