How I Qualified for Kona
I qualified to race on the big island simply by training more. It’s that easy. Well not quite, but that is the gist of it. You can see in the charts below … Continue Reading How I Qualified for Kona
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: IMFL 2011 & More
It has now been a full 367 days since I finished the 2010 edition of Ironman Florida. Over the last year things have changed in many aspects of my life. … Continue Reading MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: IMFL 2011 & More
No Doubts
I just read a really good article by Paulo Sousa about not having any doubts in regards to training and racing. I suppose since I am currently coached by one … Continue Reading No Doubts
2011 so far
2011 has certainly been an interesting year for me. Since triathlon has become my way of life when I reflect on the past year I tend to categorize things in … Continue Reading 2011 so far
Quick Recap from Training HQ – (Keuka Lake, NY)
Last weekend was magnificent. It was a true bonus weekend in my mind since I was able to do all my bike riding outside instead of indoors on the trainer. … Continue Reading Quick Recap from Training HQ – (Keuka Lake, NY)
Eye of the Tiger
To me having the “Eye of the Tiger” or EOT, as I just came up with in my head; is essential to succeeding in life. You might be wondering, “Matt, … Continue Reading Eye of the Tiger
An overdue blog post…(What I’ve been up to)
Yeah, I know that it has been a while since I last posted. My weeks have become jam packed and there just hasn’t been much excess time for indulgences like … Continue Reading An overdue blog post…(What I’ve been up to)
2011 Syracuse 70.3 Race Report
Swim: I was very happy to get in the water. I used the advice of female pro Samantha Warriner and got a little warmup run in before I headed down … Continue Reading 2011 Syracuse 70.3 Race Report
A Blog About Nothing
As usual its Saturday morning and I am up before 6AM. During the past week I twice (yes twice) slept in my bed until 8:10, leaving myself just 20 minutes … Continue Reading A Blog About Nothing
2011 Timberman 70.3 – Race Recap
Coming into this race I felt like most triathletes do the week before an Ironman event, I felt rotten. My body was recovering from the work I did in the … Continue Reading 2011 Timberman 70.3 – Race Recap
What goes around comes around
It’s May 2009, and I am 22 years old (soon to be 23). I had just finished my first 7 months in the “real world”. Working in the public accounting … Continue Reading What goes around comes around
Ironman Lake Placid Part II – How to Nail the Run
. Here’s me, shortly before the swim start. I’d wager to guess about 15 minutes before the gun went off since I’ve just about drained my powerbar bottle after taking … Continue Reading Ironman Lake Placid Part II – How to Nail the Run
Ironman Lake Placid – Turbeau’s Tips, Tricks & Other Random Thoughts
Let me preface this first. I am going to speak for my own experiences as a first time Ironman athlete who went 10:56 on the day, (6th place in the … Continue Reading Ironman Lake Placid – Turbeau’s Tips, Tricks & Other Random Thoughts
The Latest and Greatest
I am siging up for Syracuse 70.3 this week – http://ironmansyracuse.com/ SIGN UP NOW so we can race together! Mary Eggers is now writing for XTRI.COM, check out … Continue Reading The Latest and Greatest
Turbeau’s “Crib”
Welcome to my crib everyone! Enjoy the tour…. Part 1: (The desk, the kitchen, the shoes) Part 2: (the bikes) Now get the heck out!
The Foundation is Being Laid & Favorite/Least Favorite Workout
Q:What excites me? What really gets me going? A: Apple Sauce, a banana, some protein powder, a liter of water, and half a powerbar. Oh yeah..don’t forget that cup of … Continue Reading The Foundation is Being Laid & Favorite/Least Favorite Workout
Turbeau Curbeau 