Aaron Shamy – Toughman Utah Race Director

Where are you from? I am from Salt Lake City, Utah but have lived in Italy and currently reside in Wasilla, Alaska. What sports and position did you play in school? In school I had a love for all athletics and competition. While in school I was involved in a variety of sports and teams;… Continue reading Aaron Shamy – Toughman Utah Race Director

Joel Hinckley – Toughman Utah Race Director

Where are you from? I was born and raised in Utah, just outside of Salt Lake, but have lived in Vermont, Pittsburgh, PA, and Norway. What sports and position did you play in school? In High School I was a Cross Country Runner, Middle-Distance Track, and Basketball, played small forward and power forward. Ran the… Continue reading Joel Hinckley – Toughman Utah Race Director

Angie Kandalaft – Toughman New Mexico Race Director

Where are you from? I grew up in Versailles, OH – small farm town close to the Indiana border. What sports and position did you play in school? I swam, ran track and cross-country. Where did you go to College? I went to Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Did you play sports in College? … Continue reading Angie Kandalaft – Toughman New Mexico Race Director

Half Triathlon Race Reports

I spent some time today doing some research on up coming races. I am only doing two half distance this year, so I figured I should do some research on them both. While I was doing my searches I ran across other reports by Toughman written by others, I thought I would share them with… Continue reading Half Triathlon Race Reports

Jason Chance – Triathlete, Coach, and Race Director

When and where were you born? I was born in Easton, Maryland in 1976 What sports and position did you play in school? In High School I mainly focused on wrestling. I dabbled in Tennis and Soccer a little, but found my passion on the mat. Where did you go to College? I started at… Continue reading Jason Chance – Triathlete, Coach, and Race Director

Matchs and Matchbooks?

There are two terms that I see and hear repeatedly in discussions about cycling. Maybe you have also come across these two terms, “match” and “matchbook”. I have seen them come up often in posts on social media sites and have heard people in groups talking about them. These are two terms that I have… Continue reading Matchs and Matchbooks?

I Am Not Borg, And Neither Are You

I am not Borg, and neither are you. Some of you many be thinking that this is an odd title for a training blog. For those who may not know what that means, it is a Star Trek reference to a group of people that have been assimilated into a collective with one mind. What… Continue reading I Am Not Borg, And Neither Are You

Why you Should Never Compare Yourself to Others

Originally posted on beckyrunsbackwards:
One of the many things I love about running is the fact that while you are surrounded by thousands of other runners you’re only racing against yourself. You can chat to runners at the beginning of the race about your training plans, your diet, your new kit and none of it…