Your mom drinks Powerade.
Hot on the heels of the discovery that chocolate milk is a better “sports drink” than, well, sports drinks, this befurred runner will be racing for Nesquik this Sunday in the Atlantic City Marathon. It is a message of hope, of triumph, and of chocolate milk. No one’s putting this bunny in a box (that’s for you, B): The Nesquik “Quickie” runner has already placed 1st and 2nd in two recent races. Obvious question: is there a handicap for the ears? What kind of drag time are we talking about here?
Because running races is such an intense …read more

Spank, is a Monkeroo* that lives with Shandra and Clint Chapman and will be sharing his observations in his column, Spank On…. (musings that will make your triathlon life easier)

Trying The Triathlon…
After just over a year in the sport, Spank is very confident that through his own triathlon experience he has amassed several golden nuggets of wisdom that, in all fairness, should be imparted to the rest of the world. In ALL fairness to the rest of the world, we should note here that, as yet, there is still no official coaching certification course offered for Monkeroos.
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Spank’s tip when it comes to holiday eating, is, “do it and do it well”. There will be no “how to beat the holiday bulge” or “tips for not over-eating during the holidays” here. Many have called you crazy for being a triathlete, now laugh in their faces as you stuff yours, and reap the benefits of a 12+ hour per week workout plan! Each holiday month, we are given 1-2 days of pure taste bud heaven – keep a normal calorie count during the non-holiday days, and you are free to indulge on the holiday.
We are heading straight for …read more

Spank, is a Monkeroo* that lives with Shandra and Clint Chapman and will be sharing his observations in his column, Spank On…. (musings that will make your triathlon life easier)

It may be sunny and 70 degrees where you are, but for a Midwest Monkeroo, winter has set in. As he conjures (Happy Halloween!) up his article, Spank is looking out the window at a gray sky and lots of rain… and it ain’t warm either. Dreary days, and the promise of many to come, can send a once dedicated athlete spinning right out of his running shoes!
Don’t fall victim to …read more

Spank, is a Monkeroo* that lives with Shandra and Clint Chapman and will be sharing his observations in his column, Spank On…. (musings that will make your triathlon life easier)

Spank and I were perusing Healthbolt the other day and noticed a comment on one of the news stories. One person mentioned that the editor puts lots of good health tips online, but never discusses how to actually DO the suggested things. (That was Keith, he’s a tool. -ed.)
Our first reaction was, “Give me a break, you just DO it.” After Spank scolded me for being cold and cynical (the Monerkoos …read more

Welcome to our latest feature: Spank On…
Spank, is a Monkeroo* that lives with Shandra and Clint Chapman and will be sharing his observations in his column, Spank On…. (musings that will make your triathlon life easier)

In his short life, Spank has seen many things, but even for such extensive travels he has seen a disturbingly large quantity of spandex; a quite disproportionate amount in fact… and so goes the life of a triathlete (or of a Monkeroo that is lodging with triathletes).
For Spank, this spandex sighting is both good and bad. The good: hot chicks in spandex. The bad: other …read more