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Week 15: Military DQs & the Iron Belle
Weâre suckers for a good endurance sports documentary - and while thereâs (probably) never going to be a 30 for 30 on IM - thatâs what Outside is for, ya? This documentary is special not because it covers the IRONMAN World Championships, but because it covers the WCs from the same year, in 2 different locations: Nice, France on the menâs side and Kona, Hawaii on the womenâs side. Note: if you arenât in the know, the men and womenâs world championship locations will flip flop between Nice and Kona; allowing for both genders to have their moment in the lime light.
In this weekâs email:
Homemade Training Treats: If you thought nothing could beat a homemade Rice Krispie treat - you thought wrong. Sub Ruffles Potato Chips for the Rice Krispies - you have the best salty/sweet combo for your next ride.
Military DQs: IM 70.3 Oceanside has a 35 MPH speed limit on the bike course that passes through Camp Pendleton. A pro had to pay $50 to get her DQ reversed by proving she wasnât ACTUALLY speeding. Wild.
Free Road ID: Purchase a Wahoo bike computer, and get a free Road iD. If you donât already have a Road iD - you need one, bottom line.
Edible Cookie Dough: If youâre like us and eat the Tollhouse Cookie Dough right out of the tub; do yourself a favor and make a batch of this edible, healthy cookie dough. No oils, dyes or other inflammatory ingredients.
đListen to a Cadence-recommended Pod: Trek Travel is the perfect way to experience biking aboard, without having to tackle the planning and logistics of a self-supported trip. Listen to their newest offering below!
Facebook Post of the Week:
We swear: this is NOT clickbait. Itâs an actual race. This is an actual participant. Take that how you may.
Race Results of the Week
Tidbits
â Flat & Fast: Scoring a BQ (Boston Qualifier) or PR (Personal Record) in the marathon is sometimesâŠa strategic feat. Give yourself the best odds by running one of these flat & fast marathons.
â Big Sur(ge): Big Sur Marathon has some of (if not the most) epic views on a marathon course. Highway 1 is beautiful and makes the brutal 26.2 journey easier on the eyes than the legs. Last week; a HUGE chunk of Highway 1 (and subsequently, the race course) cleaved off into the ocean. At this point, the race is going on as planned - letâs hope no more landslides.
â Hardest Geezer: 1 year, 16 countries and 10,000 miles later, Russ Cook (widely known as the Hardest Geezer) has completed a wild run: running the entire length of Africa. Armed robberies, police escorts, injury and illness all make for a bit of documentary-esque story.
â Boston Swag: Patriotâs Day is cominâ upâŠwhich means the Boston Marathon is right around the corner! If youâre lucky enough to have an entry for this year, or youâre just a Boston Fan Girl like us, hereâs your chance to grab some really cool merch (or a race kit) from Rabbit.
đBucket List Recs
Big training week behind ya and want to add something to your bucket list? Need something to kick your butt into high gear? Check out our endurance bucket list recs below and sign up for something youâll probably regret when youâre doing a 20 mile training run in August in the Midwest.
The Iron Belle Trail: A 2000 mile trail in Michigan spans from Ironwood in the western Upper Peninsula to Belle Isle in Detroit (Southeast Michigan). Itâs about 73% completed and features different routes for cyclists and hikers - both super cool and take you through some absolutely stunning parts of the Mitten State.
Spartathlon: No, this isnât Joe DeSenaâs Spartan Races; this the legit Spartathlon that happens in Athens, Greece - and tests your willpower, grit and determination by challenging you to Spartan feats. Can you stack up?
HURT100: We can guarantee your quads are going to HURT after this ultra trail run in Honolulu, Hawaii - but HURT is actually an acronym for Hawaii Ultra Running Team. Test your ultrarunning abilities on this rainforest-y course while the rest of your âsupport crewâ enjoys the tropical beaches below.
Performance Of The Week(end): Lionel Sanders at 70.3 Oceanside FTW
Lionel Sanders proves heâs truly 36 years YOUNG - and still kicking ass in triathlon.
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