We all need encouragement from time to time. As the Pirañas ramp up the training on the way to several long races this fall, the heat and increased load are taking some getting used to. This morning was just an “easy” recovery run of 6 at the lake. We rarely have non-Piraña company at our […]
Good Badwater
by admin on July 16, 2008
Chisholm Dupree is not a Piraña. But maybe he should be. Monday morning at 6:00 AM local time, 8:00 our time, Chisholm started the Badwater 135. This 135 mile foot race across desert terrain, in temps as hot as 130 °F, is well known as one of the toughest races on earth. Chisholm beat the […]
Pirañas Did Draper
by admin on July 13, 2008
Yesterday and today were the 14th Annual Draper Lake Duathlons. The two day event includes an off-road duathlon on Saturday and an on-road duathlon on Sunday with special awards for those who du both. Mav is the Race Director for both events and spent the days leading up to it preparing packets and such, then […]
Dam Good to be Back
by admin on July 11, 2008
They opened the Hefner Dam Road (part of the Lake Hefner Trails) today. We are glad. We don’t really like running up there, but it is nice to have the option again. The Pirañas were in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony along with a large group of Landrunners, Tri-OKC athletes, and several bike groups. […]
Mud Buddies
by admin on July 9, 2008
It is Wednesday. That means 5 @ 5, Happy Hour, trail running, fun. Of course, today it rained. actually it poured. Mav was elated when he called, “It’s raining!” he said. So we got our mud on. Here we are before: The young man on the right is our newest P.I.T. (Piraña in Training). He […]
Got Ink?
by admin on July 8, 2008
Some of the brothers are considering getting some Piraña ink. No firm commitments have been made yet, but there is a lot of talk going around. For those not willing to make the leap of faith (or stupidity) and get something permanently etched into their epidermis we have decided to get some temporary tattoos: Look […]
One Hundred Pushups
by admin on July 5, 2008
This is a cool site. Simple idea; a six week training plan that gets you in shape to do one hundred consecutive pushups. Check it out. Some of the Pirañas are going to take the challenge, so we will keep you posted on our progress.
He’s Not Heavy, He’s My Bro (Piraña that is)
by admin on July 3, 2008
Why do we run? No clue. Why do we run together? More fun. Why do we run together as Pirañas? WAY MORE FUN! During an afternoon trail workout sponsored by the OTRA, Piraña brothers Weeble and Mac got in some good running, along with Mav and Big. During the run it was noticed that in […]
Summer Training Brings Fall Racing
by admin on July 2, 2008
The Pirañas are beginning to ramp up their training for a rash of fall races. Currently on the calendar are: Sep 14: Turkey and Taturs 50K Tulsa, OK Oct 11: The Spirit of the Prairie Heartland 50 Mile Cassoday, KS Oct 12: The Chicago Marathon Chicago, IL Oct 25: The Marine Corps Marathon Washington, DC […]