Aug
23
Through the course of the day leading up to the Age Group nationals I faced a roller coaster of emotions. Most of the day I was sick with anxiety over the thought of not being able to compete due to my missing bike. That anxiety was replaced with an overwhelming sense of joy and gratitude …
Aug
01
On July 24th, I participated in the Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove in Cottage Grove Oregon. Although this was the first running of this event, the organizers did an amazing job putting together a top rate race that I am sure will explode in popularity in the years to come. Dark30 Sports did several …
Jun
23
This week was dominated by my Saturday race, The Boise half ironman. I didn’t really taper for the race, but, instead chose to just train through. For the most part, I took my schedule as usual with the exception of a full day for travel on Thursday, and a few very easy workouts on Friday …
Jun
22
I spent a good part of this month recovering from the Eugene marathon. Although I love this race, I am beginning to question whether running a marathon at such a crucial time in my triathlon season is such a good idea. I am giving serious consideration to doing the half marathon at Eugene next year …
May
30
This felt like an exceptional week of training. For the first time since the Eugene marathon, I was able to introduce moderate speed work back into my schedule. It is a shame that this week marks the end of my return to the base period, as after the extended recovery period from the marathon I’m …
May
28
Only minutes into the swim in my first triathlon of the season and I was already in trouble. A flying elbow had just caught me squarely in my right temple causing my eyes to flash with white light while dislodging my goggles from my face. Then from the left, a fore arm to the …
May
23
This was a great week. This week I was finally feeling mostly recovered from the Eugene marathon. I am thrilled to be immersed in triathlon training again. My training load was lower than might be expected for a Base 3 week because I needed to adjust my schedule for my first triathlon of the season. …
May
09
The closest that I have come to a tragic race result in the triathlon did not happen during a race at all. It was the events that led up to the race that almost completely derailed my day, and perhaps every day since. In July of last year, I was preparing for my second triathlon, …
May
04
On Sunday, the streets of Eugene close down for my favorite race of the year. Although the Eugene marathon is a relatively new race, they have learned quickly and put on a world class event. This year was no exception as we were further blessed by the most beautiful spring conditions that could be imagined. …
May
02
April was largely dominated by my training and taper for the Eugene marathon. I had a great race putting up a PR of 3:23. Although I failed to reach my goal of qualifying for the Boston marathon, I am very satisfied with my performance and look forward to my next time. My run speed came …
My name is John Howe. I used to be an addict and a convicted drug dealer. But when all hope seemed lost, my life was saved by a 5 year old boy, a pair of Nikes, and the ghost of Steve Prefontaine. Now my time is devoted to triathlon training and finally being the father my son deserves. Follow along as I try to find redemption for my past, and chase the impossible dream of earning a spot on Team USA Triathlon.
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