In recognigition:

I just wanted to jot a little down about a great local triathlete, BJ Christenson. BJ works at my favorite local running store, Salt Lake Running Company. Last time I was in there he was super helpful and gave me lots of advice about the cramping issue I had in the Utah Half. I actually saw him run in the Shark Attack triathlon 2 years ago, I think he was on a relay team and he was the runner...he flew past me so fast, he must have been running 5 minute miles (seriously). It really isn't fair though he has legs that are 6 feet long each, his stride is equivalent to 3 of mine I'm sure of it! Anyway, super nice guy and somewhat of a triathlon legend here in the SLC area.

He competed in the Ironman Kona race this year, his second time I think. This is the ultimate triathlon, at the birthplace of the sport. I would say it is like a triathletes Graceland or something. Anyway he finished 129th out of 1736 and 21st in his age group. I think the amazing part are his times broken down by sport. Like his swim for example, 2.4 miles in 1 hour 25 seconds. That is really frickin fast! His bike was an average of 20.68 MPH for 112 miles, while that may seem slow one has to factor in the LAVA effect....riding through the lava fields of Hawaii in stiff winds and excruciating heat and humidity. And finally the run, a 26.2 mile marathon after 6 hours of hardcore exercise, and he completes in in 3:06:07, or just over 7 minutes per mile.

I think of BJ as an inspiration and one who's every move should be copied. Like I said earlier he is a super nice guy, step into the Running Company and he will be more than willing to answer your questions, and it will seem like he really wants to help.

Here is a race recap if you are interested.