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
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...
Nearly 6 years ago to the day, I did the Oceanside 70.3 Ironman in California. Having done the full Wisconsin Ironman in 2008, I was pretty sure of myself. This was going to be a piece of cake...
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...
