Author Archives: Michael
Little Hoyt – Escalation in the best of ways
Having been a long time fan of Dick and Rick Hoyt I’m so happy this story of 8 year old Noah who pulls and pushes his disabled brother during a YMCA triathlon is spreading like wildfire. Noah calls his 6 … Continue reading
PowerTap Pro Deal of the Year
Wheelbuilder.com has an outstanding deal on the PowerTap Pro powermeter. For $899 you get a PowerTap Pro built into a solid training wheel. If you use coupon code WBKESSLER you can save another 10%. Shipping is very reasonable and no tax in involved … Continue reading
Pushing it to the limit – Training tales
I train hard by most standards, which is normal by Ironman standards. My training volume is at the bottom of the rung for those finishing in under 17 hours. As I was coming into the end of my Ironman Texas … Continue reading
Brick workout?
Spartan Boulder WorkoutNew type of “brick” workout. In triathlon a brick workout is when you combine two pieces of the triathlon into a single workout. As I prepare for the Spartan Beast race at the end of the year I’m … Continue reading
Change of pace
Usually this time of year I train for the MS150 by riding in a lot of the supported rides throughout Houston. I still plan on attending some of the hillier rides but I’m getting back to basics and riding in … Continue reading
Houston Triathlon 2011 And Getting My Ass Kicked
Houston Triathlon 2011 And Getting My Ass Kicked A couple of weeks ago I participated in the Houston Triathlon produced by onyourmark productions. I signed up for this event due to my friend Kevin signing up and giving it rave … Continue reading