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My Pro Bono Endorsement of Kiwami at Rev3 Knoxville

For some reason, sponsors have not been lining up to get behind a marginal mid-life triathlete who blogs from his mother’s basement, so I’ve decided to turn the tables and openly endorse Kiwami by wearing this beautiful kit at Rev3 Knoxville.  There’s nothing like putting on a new outfit to pump up your day, and here’s hoping this bad boy feels like a million bucks while I’m touring Rocky Top.  PRIMCT-2Now, this post should in no way signify that I am closing the door to future sponsors.  In fact, I continue to seduce Pearl Izumi shoes and Swiftwick socks on a daily basis.  So if you know anyone at their Headquarters, let them know I am not beyond stocking shelves to secure the privilege of wearing their logo.  Hell, as Kiwami just found out, I may even pay to do it.

I have even turned to video to prove to Swiftwick that I have the guts to stand tall for their mighty sock in the face of a questionable swimming injury. (Start at the :50 mark if you simply want the good stuff).

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Prelude to Ironman New Orleans – 6 Short Videos

Rare and raw footage of a triathlete in the days before a big race.  Follow Mike’s journey from the highways of Mississippi to downtown New Orleans as he prepares for his 3rd Half Ironman in less than a year.  These videos are loaded with reflection and undeterminable babbling that is sure to make you think, and confuse you at the same time.

Mike decides he really likes Mississippi.

Friday Night in Nola.  Mike settles into his digs for the weekend and exposes his bed head Saturday morning while contemplating his ability to remember how to run.

Ironman Athlete Check in.  Mike takes you behind the scenes of the mysterious race briefings and delivers several day before pointers for the aspiring Ironman.

Transition Set Up.  Anxious moments the day before the race.  This episode includes the now infamous barnacle cut on his toe and Swiftwick sock endorsement.

The Night Before the Race.  Mike contemplates last minute nutrition.

Race Morning.  New Orleans at 5 am and Mike is wide awake.  Rare footage inside the cage of race day transition, with a bonus look at Team Tabasco.