Latest News
11-01- Bob Bisher & The PNH Foundation
o  Meghan Traynor lost her husband, Bob Bisher, this year to the  disease Paroxysmal
Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). It's a disorder in which the most immature of the blood
forming cells in the bone marrow, the stem cells, are lacking proteins that prevent them from
being destroyed by the body.  Both Meghan and Bob are pilots and I had the pleasure of flying
with Bob as his co-pilot.  We all miss him terribly.  Please take the time to read
about PNH & Bob in the links below.  
SUPPORT STEM CELL RESEARCH!

PNH  Donations - http://www.pnhfoundation.org/
Bob & Meghan.  http://www.caringbridge.org/fl/bob/
11-11-2006 Kelley Said "YES"
o  Kelley  Ward said YES.   
Kelley & I are going to tie the knot ! She said yes on Nov 3rd, 2006.  
Soon she will no longer be Ms. Ward but Mrs. Kelley Darby.
o  NYC Marathon race report is finally complete. Click here.
o  Audio about the race & audio during the race.  Click here.
Rural Girl
11-16-2006 Race Athlete.com 1st pick!
RURAL GIRL - MICHELLE - RACE ATHLETE
Meet Michelle.  The first fully sponsored age-group triathlete by
Raceathlete.com. She was picked for a sweet ride & other goodies for
Ironman Wisconsin in 07'.  Check out her new blog and you can follow her
throughout the year on her way to Ironman.
11-25-2006 Feedbacks are posted.
o  I've finally gotten around to posting some fantastic feedback messages that people have sent
me using the
FEEDBACK  page.  Thank you all so much for the wonderful messages.  I can't thank
you enough.  I'll keep working and training hard if you keep motivating me with emails like that.
12-04-2007  -  Christmas Came Early!     Lucky # 7
I got picked to be the 7th member of Team Race Athlete.

o
 Where do I begin.  I got a call from Simply Stu the other day.  He asked if I'd like to be the 7th
member of Team Race Athlete and recieve full sponsorship for the 2007' season on my way to
Ironman Wisconsin 07' in Madison WI.   Of course I answered with a big
YES.

I'll receive  clothing, race hydration, training, accessories and a SWEET BIKE in my journey to my
first Ironman in Madison Wisconsin.  Along with 7 other ordinary age grouper triathlete's, I'll be
able to train like a pro and see what top of the line products, coaching and support can do for a
first time Ironman.   Check back for updates in training via blogs, pictures and audio.  Also stay
tuned for the announcement of the 8th person to be picked by Team Race Athlete.  What a year it's
going to be.  
Click here to see the other Members of Team Race Athlete.

The sponsors involved are listed below. Track my training throughout the year.  Click here.
12-04-2007  -  IRONMAN page added.
o  New Page - The journey is about to start.  Actually it just has, just very slowly.  I've created a new
page devoted to my journey to my first Ironman experience.  This is where I'll be posting most of
my training logs, pcitures, audio and other related items that have to do with my attempt to train
and complete a full course Ironman.  You'll also notice the new button on the main sidebar.
o  Click here to see the IRONMAN PAGE
12-23-2007  - Chris Sweet the 8th member is chosen.  
o  Chris Sweet is picked as Sponsored Race Athlete #8.  To read all about Chris check out his
home page at
http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/publish/sweet/homepage.html
o  Track the progress of all the Race Athlete Sponsored Athletes. - Click Here
1-10-2007  - Happy New Year.  New Itunes Podcast Posted.  
o  The first show of 2007 is up and running on Itunes.  You can also find it at my Audio Page.
Updates on the RaceAthlete sponsorship, my upcoming trip to Boulder CO, news about selling my
bike, up coming interviews and then followed by an audio bit by my friend Drew from Oregon.
1-19-2007  - Boulder Colorado Trip
o  MY IRONMAN page is now up and running.  Track my progress to my 1st Ironman.
o  BOULDER COLORADO - Kelley and I are in Boulder Colorado to pick up the BMC bike.  Lots of  
audio and pictures to follow.
o  AIRCREW PHOTOS - I'm happy to announce the photo section is back.  Learn how this site got
it's name and enjoy some pictures
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3-15-2007  - Multiple News!
o  New Audio File up at Itunes.  Located at my AUDIO page.
o  Mike Keller runs his 1st  50 mile race!!!  Read about it here.
o  CALL IN.  Dial (727) 255-5326 and leave a 3 min voicemail to be included on the Jetpackshow
o  GUESS OUR TIMES - Click here to take your best shot at our finish times - RACEATHLETE
o  All 8 members of Team RaceAthlete.com are going to Wildfower!
6-02-2007  - Multiple News!
o  JON BLAIS - A TRUE IRONMAN - Passes away from ALS  Video about Jon CLICK HERE.
o  KELLEY Competes in her first ever Triathlon.  CLICK HERE for pics and race report.
o  Team RaceAthlete went and conquered the WILDFLOWER Triathlon. RACE REPORT
o  Video of Team RaceAthlete at WILFLOWER.  CLICK HERE.
o  Team RaceAthlete Cycling Jersey's still available from Saris.  CLICK HERE to order.  These stylish
bike jersey provided by 2XU are perfect for your next long ride. They are designed to the highest
standards and come with plenty of sponsorship Bling (logos) to dress up the normally plain jersey.
6-28-2007  - Multiple News!
o  NEW AUDIO.  7 hr workout!  Don't worry - condensed to 1 hour.  I bike my first 86 miles but pay a price.
o  Coach Adam from the NYC Marathon is now with RACE WITH PURPOSE.  Get out and run!
o  VIDEO SECTION is now updated and you'll be seeing alot more videos compliments of YouTube.
o  I am laid up for now.  Busted hamstring.  Been on my feet for almost a week.  Not good.
o  Latest Stats posted at MY IRONMAN page.  Coming up on 2000 miles cycled this year.
Track Live in Real Time During the Race
WWW.IRONMANLIVE.COM
BIB #904
SEPT 9, 2007 MADISON WI
WHY I AM DOING THIS - Someone a little while ago asked
what I got out of doing this.  They clearly didn't understand
9-23-2007  - IRONMAN IS DONE!
o  IRONMAN WISCONSIN IS OVER WITH!  I finished in 13hrs 8min 41secs.  Read about it HERE.
o  THE WINNER OF MY CYCLE OPS TRAINER IS JEFF W.  CLICK to see the results of the contest.
o  TEXAFORNIA & MYSELF LAUNCH A NEW WEBSITE FOR SELF SUPPORTED IRONMANS
o  TIME TO SELL MY BIKE TO HELP PAY FOR THE NEW EVENT "IRON WEDDING"  Video Ad HERE
LONG LEAF KIDS TRIATHLON

2pm October 20, 2007

Ages 7-10     50 yard swim / 2 mile bike / .5 mile run
Ages 11-14  100 yard swim / 4 mile bike / 1 mile run
12-20-2007  - Multiple News
o  Mike Keller releases his book!  FIT FROM FAT.  A fellow running friend that is going for 100 miles.
o  New Podcast to check out.  Like to run long.  Check out Trails And Tribulations
o  Lance Armstrong and his blog. CLICK HERE
o  So you like to ride your bike huh?  Why not ride it across America?  CLICK HERE
o  TRIBOOMER is up for best blog for 2007.  He needs to help in his quest to help raise money for
the fight against cancer.  To date he has raised over $80,000 for Team In Training.  Help him out
and send in your vote for him.
o  Endurance Nation Website is up and running.  Endurance Nation was founded by elite triathlon
coaches Rich Strauss (Crucible Fitness) and Patrick McCrann (Performance Training Systems) to
connect a larger group of athletes with the training and racing information and support necessary to
reach their race day goals.
4-2-2007  - Iron Nut
o  IRON NUT - Planning for my 1st self supported Ironman is in the works.  Come join in the fun.  
Set to take place in New Port Richey
sometime on October 2008.  Click on the logo for details.