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New Blog Location
Posted on 8/10/2008
1st place division win
Posted on 5/17/2008
1st Place Win at Xterra Uwharrie
Posted on 5/13/2008
Disappointing First Race
Posted on 4/29/2008
First Xterra of the Season about a week away
Posted on 4/18/2008

2008 Sponsors

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2008 Race Schedule

January 12 - Frosty 5K Race 1 of 3 Trail Race - Charlotte, NC
February 2 - Frosty 5K Race 2 of 3 Trail Race - Charlotte, NC
March 1 - Frosty 5K Race 3 of 3 Trail Race - Charlotte, NC
April 26 - XTERRA Fort Yargo Off-road Triathlon - Winder, GA
May 4 - XTERRA Uhwarrie Off-road Triathlon - Troy, NC
May 17 - Ramble Half Marathon Trail Run - Troy, NC
June 8 - XTERRA Southeast Championship Off-road Triathlon - Pelham, AL
July 13 - XTERRA Vashon Island Off-road Triathlon - Seattle, WA
August 3 - XTERRA Panther Creek Off-road Triathlon - Morristown, TN
August 17 - XTERRA Charlottesville Off-road Triathlon - Charlottesville, VA
August 23 - Springmid Splash 10k Trail Race - Spruce Pine, NC
September 13 - USNWC Off-road Triathlon - Charlotte, NC
September 20 - Cane Creek Triathlon - Waxhaw, NC
October 4 - Susan Komen Race for the Cure - Charlotte, NC
December 6 - Run at the Rock 14 Mile Trail Run - Burlington, NC

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Personal Q&A

What inspires you to compete?

My wife. Even though she has Mulitple Sclerosis, she still is one of the most physically fit people I know. She is such a motivator. She continues to train even though she faces a constant battle with this disease. She supports me and pushes me to race and strive to be better. She's my best friend, my buddy, my pitgirl, my gridgirl and my cheerleader. She's also my wife.

Some Personal Information About Me:

Several years ago, I was 40 pounds overweight and having serious health issues. After one-too-many visits to the doctor (a few involving CT scans), I vowed to change the way I was living and get into shape. I dropped the weight and have been very active in running, cycling ever since. Even though I am in better shape now then I was in the Air Force, I wanted to get better at the sports and in even better shape. Competing was the next logical step. This means pushing myself both physically and mentally.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

My schedule consists of: bike 2x/week, swim 2x/week, run 2x/week, and strength training 3x/week.

Comments

Kaiser Kayton says:
8/21/2008 12:56 PM
  Stopped by and shot you a vote. Keep working hard.
KARRA COLGAN says:
8/20/2008 11:04 PM
  Just stopped in to say hi and tell you I took a triple crown at the California State Championships! How have you been??? 5 stars:)
Lukas Lyall says:
8/20/2008 6:29 PM
  Hey dude!! Sorry this is the first time i been on in forever! 5 Stars
Michael Sustar says:
8/20/2008 5:09 PM
  yo man not much! heres 5 from me! i ran a 5k this year!!
Joe Yorio says:
8/18/2008 5:18 PM
  Hey Marcus,
Thanks for the 5*, right back at you. I am in my taper for IMLOU. I am dealing with two bulging discs and a stress fracture in pelvic illiac crest that came up about 2-3 weeks ago. So, I could be better but I am getting therapy and plan on racing.

Joe
Julia Thrift says:
8/18/2008 9:49 AM
  hey marcus nothing really moving houses .... hows about you? 5[+]
David Schumacher says:
8/18/2008 9:37 AM
  college just started etc.. you?
5starzz
Johnnie McIntyre says:
8/18/2008 7:21 AM
  Hey Marcus thanks 4 the 5*, I just got home last night from Maryland I was there for a BMX National I brought home a 1st and two 2nds. What u been up to?
warren ray says:
8/16/2008 5:49 AM
  hows yer season going bud 5 scars
Johnnie McIntyre says:
8/14/2008 7:09 AM
  Hey Marcus how u been? left u 5*
Korey says:
8/13/2008 7:12 PM
  nice profile 5*s
Paul Kalwik says:
8/13/2008 12:40 PM
  hey 5*
yeah i m good
what about you?
DJ Michaels says:
8/12/2008 12:29 PM
  Not too much is new. Just starting to get into my training for some Fall events. Trying my hardest to get outdoors and hit some rock, but for now I'll hit the gym o.O
Julia Thrift says:
8/12/2008 9:53 AM
  Hey Marcus ... thanks for the help on my profile.... nothing new with me how about you ? 5[+]
DJ Michaels says:
8/7/2008 8:32 PM
  nice page 5*!
Scott Gibson says:
8/6/2008 5:37 PM
  Well-trained reflexes are quicker than luck. 5*s
Manfred Iyambo says:
8/3/2008 9:34 AM
  Hey sorry for replying this late, been busy with national field hockey and all...Thank you for the comment, 5 stars for you too.
Johnnie McIntyre says:
7/31/2008 2:16 PM
  Dropin 5* on u..Hows it been you havent been around for awhile?
Scott Gibson says:
7/29/2008 7:13 PM
  Quote for the day topped off with 5*s

Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death.
Harold Wilson (1916 - 1995)
KARRA COLGAN says:
7/28/2008 11:38 PM
  "Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant."

Horace (65 BC - 8 BC)

Just stopped by to give you 5 lucky stars and my favorite quote for the day!

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Blog Posts

New Blog Location
Posted on 8/10/2008
1st place division win
Posted on 5/17/2008
1st Place Win at Xterra Uwharrie
Posted on 5/13/2008
Disappointing First Race
Posted on 4/29/2008