MICHAEL LOVATO | Professional Triathlete

There are some things I just can’t change. I can’t seem to stop referencing songs in my posts, tweets, or conversations. I love music, and sometimes I just have to quote a lyric or two. Another thing I can’t seem to do: blog regularly. Admittedly, the whole Twitting project has been fun, will continue to be fun, and has taken a bit of my blog time. But I ain’t gone yet!

I’ve been in this sport for sixteen years now, and I have gained experience at just about every level: from a novice struggling to finish my first sprint, to a veteran Ironman competitor pushing myself to finish at the top…

We have arrived in Tempe! It’s great to be here, and we’re really excited to be back in the warmth!

After quite a positive response to Amanda’s online poll on her blog, I am posting a quick look…

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As long as I’m posting photos, I thought that I’d show you all a couple of fun pieces of equipment I’ll be using in Hawaii. First, the kind folks at Saucony have created a custom pair of shoes for me.…