Caveman wins XTERRA USA Nationals

Created on 18 October 2010 Conrad

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The “professors” at XTERRA University the day before the race. XTU is a 90 min session where a few pros talk about the Art of Xterra, the course, equipment, nutrition and take questions from the audience. Lesley Paterson, Josiah Middaugh and the other guy. Not sure what I was talking about here. (Now that we have a great 29er, can we get tires THIS wide?” Maybe we can have a byline contest?

The last few days before the race was very demanding in terms of press, appearances and meeting and greeting. Not much

Ironman World Championships, Kona, Hawaii. Pix by Conrad Stoltz

Created on 17 October 2010 Conrad

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Macca piloting his Specialized SHIV out on the Kona Ironman course. By Conrad Stoltz (I’m showing off my mad camera skills, hoping to someday get paid for this writing/photography hobby of mine).

The reason I havent blogged in a while is the lack of interwebs connection at our Kona condo. Been knocking out some amazing power numbers on the bike, and other than recovering and eating, havent found the energy to go blog. I find it hard hard to sit and blog from a coffee shop (Lava Java of course) squinting at the screen in the sun, with the stunning ocean views, Big Island pork pizza in one hand, typing with the other and ogling the sea of finely chisseled/ tanned/ tattoed/ coiffed Ironman bodies streaming by.

Back to the race.

Oakley Safe House, Ironman Kona

Created on 09 October 2010 Conrad

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“Oakley safe houses” has always been a mind blowing experience. My 1st was at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, where the Oakley Safe house was on Bondi beach. “Oakley Safe House” refers to “per invitation only, Oakley athletes welcome (get away from the press and crowding fans), great new shwag handouts, fun activities (paddle boarding this time) and big parties!”

Radar and Jawbone frames to pick form…

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Then add Oakley icons, lenses and ear piece socks for further customizing.

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David Hyam, whom I’ve been racing with/against from 1989 to 2000, now with Oakley Europe, pimped me with the new Oakley goodies after a nice morning ride on Queen K.

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Caveman wins XTERRA USA Nationals

Ironman World Championships, Kona, Hawaii. Pix by Conrad Stoltz

Oakley Safe House, Ironman Kona

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