Category Archives: Enduring Athlete of the Month
Still Racing at 91
ESF’s ENDURING ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – FEBRUARY By Pete Williams ST. PETERSBURG – Charlie Futrell took a little longer to finish this morning’s Chilly Willy Duathlon at Fort DeSoto Park but perhaps that’s understandable. After all, it’s a … Continue reading
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Quick Study: Helga Goebel
ESF’s ENDURING ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER By Pete Williams Watching Helga Goebel race a stand-up paddleboard, it’s hard to believe she never stepped foot on a board until two years ago. Before a race, the 5-foot-4, 34-year-old Brazilian … Continue reading
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Spartan Women
ESF’s ENDURING ATHLETES OF THE MONTH – JUNE and JULY By Pete Williams There are endurance athletes and then there are people like Rebecca Hansen, 49, and Megan Mays, 28, who were among the four women (and just 35 overall) … Continue reading
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The Amazing Rajesh Durbal
ESF’s ENDURING ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – MAY By Pete Williams He’s best known for triathlon, of course, navigating courses of up to Ironman distance despite not having legs or much of one arm. But when Rajesh Durbal, a 33-year-old … Continue reading
Paddling for a Cure
ESF’s ENDURING ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – APRIL By Pete Williams Five years ago, Arnie Goodman was at the top of his game. At 47, he had a thriving practice as an ear, nose, and throat physician. Married and a … Continue reading
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Preparing for ‘The Death Race’
ESF’s ENDURING ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – MARCH By Pete Williams If you were going to lay odds on someone to win “The Death Race,” the grueling endurance event in Vermont billed as “Survivor meets 300,” Paul Roarke would be … Continue reading
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Triathlon’s Breakout Star for 2011?
ESF’s ENDURING ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – FEBRUARY By Pete Williams A year ago, Mandy McLane was coming off a finish as the top elite amateur at the Miami International Triathlon and starting to think about a pro triathlon career. … Continue reading
