Mod·ern Vi·king (n)
1: One who sails for truth; an adventurer of the soul; balances self reflection with action; demands the most of oneself and one's tribe
2: AModernViking.com: Bookshelf for the Mind, Fuel for the Body, Valhalla for the Soul
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Erik the Blue
After completing a half marathon in September, I had to put another race on the calendar. This time, I want to see how much I could rev the engine, and for a big guy like me, the Hot Buttered Run was the obvious choice. With my thick blood and hefty frame, I overheat easily, so the early morning winter run proved cold enough to keep me cool for the sprint...
This was the first stand alone half marathon I have ever done. It’s safe to say that I’m not a huge fan of running, but this past year I’ve been doing more of it. My buddy, Brian Forman, tricked me into doing triathlons by starting me with the gateway sport, the sprint, and promising me free food at the end...
Almost 7 years ago to the day, it was a beautiful September day before the leaves had fallen. The sun warming my shoulders as I sped over rolling hills, and wind gently moving through tall grass and corn fields. I never imagined the endurance even could be easy, but I was having the best race day of my life. Over four hours in, and I was zipping over 23 mph to the second giant loop when my stomach started to gurgle...
Excuse my language, but really?... Come on, how the hell did he beat me by 30 damned seconds?
Brian Forman and I have been competing in triathlons since 2004, and when we planned to do the Kona 70.3 Ironman, we had some serious rivalry going between us...
Chained there sat the two most unlikely characters, one beauty dressed in white and her friend in a shade of dark grey, having an elegant charm, both old souls resting under the shade of an umbrella. Across their faces lie their stories for the passer-by to read, inviting them in to engage in conversation...
