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Published May 24, 2017 at 2133 × 3200 in Race Report: Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga

Pre barf. Still feelin good!

A B O U T

Mike Vulanich

I'm an amateur triathlete and professional daylight maximizer, fueled by peanut butter and espresso. Here at mvtri.com I write about my training & racing as a competitive athlete, and the cool places around the world it's taken me.

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R E C E N T

Race Saga: Ironman 70.3 World Championship (Chattanooga, TN) October 12, 2017
Race Report: Defending title at Ironman 70.3 Ohio August 4, 2017
Travel Tuesday: Cycling at Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan July 11, 2017
I can’t (?) June 30, 2017
Race Report: Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga May 25, 2017

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“Head down, charge on.” A mantra to race & live by. Injury Update: A few weeks ago I broke my foot on an easy 25 min shake out run. Go figure I survive Xterra and the sidewalks around my home are more dangerous. Unfortunately a new painful development manifested over the past week, a blood clot in my calf above the broken foot as a result of immobilizing the leg. It was a long day at the hospital today and while I’ve focused on positive headspace one day at a time, sometimes I just need to return to pictures like this to remind myself of the form I am capable of and the goals I’m chasing. Also to remind myself that before this pic I was hit in the nads with a water bottle at 25mph and after this pic I flatted. World ain’t fair, folks - all that matters is how we deal 😉 (my family jewels are fine thanks for asking)

Happy 4th, tri geeks. #starsandstripes #merica

#WorldOceansDay•• I reflect a lot on the blitzing pace we’re changing the health of our oceans’ ecosystems. For example, this race in Cabo was amazing. But #triathlon is a hyperactive participant in throw-away culture. Just how many gel wrappers or swim cap packages were left on the beach only to get swallowed into the tide, and eventually swallowed by sea creatures? Over 700 species of sea animals have been reported to have ingested or become entangled in plastic.•• So what do I do about it other than post about it on social? Well, I’m still figuring that out. Just like everyone else I grew up in a disposable consumer goods world and I’m no saint, that’s for sure.•• But for example, Nick & I went kayaking after this race in what should have been a GORGEOUS area. And it was. But it was also overrun with trash. So each time we went by a bottle or bag, I picked it up and put it into our kayak.•• Maybe one day my approach will be more profound, but picking up trash when I see it and bringing my own bags/mugs/bottles feels like a good start that’s within reach.•• The health of our oceans is massively important to our planet, and not just for the folks who live by the coast. Severe weather events, the global food chain imbalances & human plastic ingestion are all driven by degrading ocean health.•• Thanks for reading! I hope folks who maybe are more focused on other causes and haven’t read up as much on the state of our #oceans found it insightful!

Happy #globalrunningday 🏃! As many of us know, running is only half of it. My 2018 story in these pics: • 1: Smooth sailing, threshold set in Boulder • • 2: But as you can see my entire right side is collapsing. Not good at all! • • 3: This has resulted in Posterior Tibial Tendonitis. • • 4: I have a comprehensive strength & mobility program built with @ecfitboulder to address weak glutes, hips & ankles; a tight thoracic spine; neural memory of poor biomechanics. • • 5: I’ve received regular treatment including dry needling, stem, heat/cold, cupping, taping, graston, deep tissue & chiro adjustments, as well as all the stuff I do at home. • • Long story short, running is way more than running! Ignoring the small stuff like strength, symmetry & mobility is too easy, but it *will* getcha. Kudos to everyone out there logging the miles & putting in the extra time to stay injury free 👊🏼 • • PS - good luck to everyone racing #IMBoulder this wkd! Thought this throwback was timely 😉

I might ride my bike on my birthday; 32 years and doin dirt like it’s Earthday. #ifuknowuknow #dirtbag #couldgetusedtothis

@Fitbit + @garneau. When two of the best get together to make something 🔥. Was so fun working with our designers at the ‘bit (who, you guessed it, are cyclists) & the folks at Garneau to create a Tri race kit and a full ensemble of cycling kit pieces. I learned a lot about color, materials, cuts for different body types..very cool and the Fitbit employees are so excited to wear this! 💥BUT - if you dig the design, or are a #Fitbit fan, or are just in need of some high quality kitwear, message me, and I’ll give you order details and great news, Garneau ships just about anywhere globally!! So slide into my DMs and we’ll get you fitted & kitted (btw the jersey+bib+vest+warmers+sock combo is unreal) #custom #kit

Man, what can I say about #WildflowerTri other than, in my best Frank Costanza voice,🗣 IT’S BACK BABY!! 🗣 I consider this race the yin and the yang of triathlon: • on the one hand its the epitome of community, thousands of people camping around the lake, live music, food trucks, rowdy volunteers & like 8 races in total... • ...on the other hand, for 4-8hrs, you’re reduced to your essence by a course that is seemingly always uphill or downhill for 5-6k ft, soul sucking heat that you can’t hide from & super impressive competition. • Any way you cut it, this independent event is special & something everyone in the sport should experience regardless where they’re from - add it to your list!!• • • For me personally, it was a great first race of the year & we’re encouraged about the positives & learning opportunities we can move forward with. I’m honored to have accomplished an Amateur field win & v close to a top 10 pro finish.• • • Honestly at run mi 6 I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to finish, but returning from that vacant meadow to the support of the crowd & other athletes fueled me to the finish. Regardless of finishing time, I know everyone can identify with this struggle & that just makes every single finisher an absolute badass.• • •I’d like to thank @red_hammer_rehab, @ecfitboulder, @mttamsportspine & Andy Tubbs for helping get me to the start line in the wake of a running injury. @fitbit & @garneau for the support!! @dibbo4 for master plan 🙏🏼 My buddies for being a blast to camp & race with. And saving the biggest one for last, @dnaboulsi for, well, literally everything from setting up our tent, to being my voice of calm, to literally feeding me 😂 Thx ily• • • One last thing for anyone I haven’t lost yet...Wildflower celebrated its 35yr! Unfortunately it was canceled last yr & altered in yrs prior due to drought. A sad reminder climate change is real & not to take these beautiful places for granted, & collectively we can make choices every day to make a difference!! 💙🌏

First race of the year feels👆🏼Feeling good enough for a giveaway!! Read below to get the good stuff. • A #FitbitIonic to the person who guesses my finishing time at #wildflowertriathlon 😎 To be eligible must: enter guess into comments (hr:mm:sec), follow @Fitbit & follow yours truly to see how the race went. • 2nd 🥈 closest guess gets $100 donated to @sea_legacy in their name. Everyone should check out this amazing org & their quest to #turnthetide. • Check out the insta story to come along on the road trip down to Lake San Antonio 🤙🏼 🚙 🎶 • Good luck to everyone racing this weekend! Especially Charles from @goldengatetriathlonclub, who I met in the park training last week, & all the awesome clubs who support this event • 📷 @khunsing

#Throwback to a time when phone cameras stunk & everyone in this pic was interested in Triathlon: Wildflower 2013. • •• • It’s race week & I’m excited to kick off the season by supporting this classic as it returns to the community!! A v tough course & super fun weekend ahead at the “Woodstock of Triathlon.” And since that lovely Cruise America RV broke down 5 yrs ago, D and I will be reducing potential failure points to our tent and sleeping bags ⛺️. Looking forward to racing with friends in such an awesome environment!!• •• •PS - swipe over & you’ll find the last two suckers standing who still do triathlons. @vinnydonof will be taking on his first Ironman next weekend in Santa Rosa!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

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