Monthly Archives: May 2011
Nation’s Largest Beer Run?
By Pete Williams When Fred Rzymek and Tony Falso staged the inaugural “Oldsmar Tap House 5K” in 2009, they figured they’d draw 300 runners to the bar just west of Tampa for a Friday night run. Instead, more than 700 … Continue reading
Filed under Race of the Week, Races, Running
Race of the Week: Spring into Summer 5K
By Pete Williams Lynn Gray is a one-woman running conglomerate in the Tampa Bay area. An accomplished age-group runner of all distances, she’s mentored countless runners through her Take the First Step Club. She’s also an author, triathlete, featured trainer … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness Buff Show Radio, Race of the Week, Races, Running
The Madeira Beach Tri-Paddle
By Pete Williams MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. – With apologies – sort of – to Hawaii, SoCal, and Boulder, Florida is now the capital of the endurance sports world. Just consider this past weekend. A 1.25-mile stretch of Madeira Beach in … Continue reading
Race of the Week: Streak the Cove 5K
By Pete Williams We’ve been promoting this event for some time, of course, but this production of Enterprise Media, LLC, is finally here. The Streak the Cove 5K, a clothing-optional run held at the Cypress Cove nudist resort in Kissimmee, … Continue reading
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Martin Dugard’s ‘To be a Runner’
By Pete Williams Martin Dugard is best known for immersing himself into cultures to produce best-selling books such as Into Africa and The Last Voyage of Columbus, collaborating with Mark Burnett on Survivor-related books, and chronicling his own adventures in … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness Buff Show Radio, Running
Orlando Sentinel Previews ‘Streak the Cove 5K’
By Pete Williams The Streak the Cove 5K, the clothing-optional run produced by Enterprise Media, LLC on Sunday, May 22 at the Cypress Cove nudist resort, continues to receive a slew of publicity. In addition to last month’s coverage by … Continue reading
Race of the Week: Florida International Triathlon
By Pete Williams It’s tough to think of a more beautiful triathlon location than Siesta Key Beach, the barrier island off the coast of Sarasota. Between the Gulf swim, bike course that passes some stunning high-end real estate and a … Continue reading
Filed under Race of the Week, Races, Triathlon
St. Pete Mayor’s Rocky Marathon Deal
By Pete Williams For years Philip Porter has shaken his head as public officials around the country have cited dubious economic impact studies to justify massive public spending for sports events. So when St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster touted an … Continue reading
Want to be a Celebrity Trainer?
By Pete Williams Business Week ran a fascinating story last week on the “rise of the celebrity trainer.” Being a celebrity trainer is a tough gig. Sure, it can pay well. But it’s a challenge landing clients and tending to … Continue reading
Filed under Training
Why You’re Eating More Wood
By Pete Williams Those beavers are onto something. Food manufacturers increasingly are turning to cellulose, according to today’s Wall Street Journal, to “thicken or stabilize foods, replace fat and boost fiber content, and cut the need for ingredients like oil … Continue reading
Filed under Nutrition
