As you can probably tell, TriBiz is sitting dormant right now... I just don't have the time to put in. But, if someone else wants to take the reins, and turn it into what it oughta be, let me know. drop me an email at burns.l.brian@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Brian
Friday, April 25, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Feature - Mike Lardizabal
Allright, we’ve got another photographer in the house: Mike Lardizabal (or ‘swordfish’ on ST for unbeknownst reasons). From what I gather, Mike is focusing almost exclusively on running this season, but he has some good tri credentials, and he’s a hell of a nice guy (he helped at the beginning of my Multisport Maps project)… we’ll let the single-sporter slide on this one. Mike’s an Ironman finisher (IMLP in ’06), and came pretty close to being a 2-time finisher this past season (he had a tough, nutrition-related DNF). But he didn’t take the most-common route to being an uber-athlete. At the age of 37, he was in terrible shape (even by non-athlete standards)… a chain-smoker even. He decided to start working on it, and promised by 40 that he’d run a local 5k without walking. He finished his first one in less than 25 minutes (he says that’s still his best finish), and he was off. He’s 44 now… veteran of two IM’s, and tons of middle and short-distance races around the east coast. He’s got a couple small tri’s planned for this season, but he’s focused on running now… trying to nail down the elusive BQ (Boston Qualifier).
Professionally, Mike works on his new Audi. No, wait…that’s just a “hobby.” He makes money as a photographer and a film-maker. He works on his own, and sells his stuff in galleries across the world. His work is about, in his own words, “seeing the world, the regular everyday ordinary one, as clearly as possible.” Anything, anyone, any place… as long as it’s real. “If I can pull an emotion from someone looking at my work...maybe triggering a memory or circumstance...then I've done my job.” His stuff is terrific... each piece is worth (at least) a second look. For more on the stuff, you can see his professional blog here, or check in on his (really good) personal blog here.
A couple pictures. One of Mike, and one of his work:
Professionally, Mike works on his new Audi. No, wait…that’s just a “hobby.” He makes money as a photographer and a film-maker. He works on his own, and sells his stuff in galleries across the world. His work is about, in his own words, “seeing the world, the regular everyday ordinary one, as clearly as possible.” Anything, anyone, any place… as long as it’s real. “If I can pull an emotion from someone looking at my work...maybe triggering a memory or circumstance...then I've done my job.” His stuff is terrific... each piece is worth (at least) a second look. For more on the stuff, you can see his professional blog here, or check in on his (really good) personal blog here.
A couple pictures. One of Mike, and one of his work:
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Feature - David Savoie
David, or “newbz” as he’s known on ST, is a certifiable guy. He lives in Ohio, but does have some other things going for him; he’s a good student, a wicked fast triathlete, and a kick-ass photographer.
David started his athletic career in rowing… getting blisters at 4:30 am for 6 straight years. From what I understand, he was pretty good at it too – he spent his last two years trying (unsuccessfully) to make the US national lightweight team. When it was time for a change (and a switch to triathlon), his rowing fitness helped him get darn fast, darn quick. Still in his early twenties, newbz has already picked up a couple overall wins, and just got accepted onto the USAT mideast elite team for this upcoming season. He’ll be racing all over - at the Desoto Triple T, at Rockman and Powerman Ohio, and at Beaches2Battleship (for his first ironman-distance race). It should be a good season for him, and I can only imagine he’ll get better as time goes on.
Professionally, David is still a full-time student, studying photography at Denison University. He hasn’t finished the degree yet, but he’s already turning out professional-quality work. As you’d expect, he shoots some athletic subjects, but usually finds a cool way to do them – not just documenting the action, but showing the effort and emotion below the surface. He shoots a lot of non-sports stuff too, and really, I think that’s where he produces the best stuff. A lot of work with cool subjects, work with cool lighting, and just altogether good composition. I’ve posted a few short samples of his work below, but a lot more can be seen on his blog. David can print everything on there for a pretty good price, so if you like what you see, by all means, help a brother out.
David’s self-portrait:
And two general shots:
David started his athletic career in rowing… getting blisters at 4:30 am for 6 straight years. From what I understand, he was pretty good at it too – he spent his last two years trying (unsuccessfully) to make the US national lightweight team. When it was time for a change (and a switch to triathlon), his rowing fitness helped him get darn fast, darn quick. Still in his early twenties, newbz has already picked up a couple overall wins, and just got accepted onto the USAT mideast elite team for this upcoming season. He’ll be racing all over - at the Desoto Triple T, at Rockman and Powerman Ohio, and at Beaches2Battleship (for his first ironman-distance race). It should be a good season for him, and I can only imagine he’ll get better as time goes on.
Professionally, David is still a full-time student, studying photography at Denison University. He hasn’t finished the degree yet, but he’s already turning out professional-quality work. As you’d expect, he shoots some athletic subjects, but usually finds a cool way to do them – not just documenting the action, but showing the effort and emotion below the surface. He shoots a lot of non-sports stuff too, and really, I think that’s where he produces the best stuff. A lot of work with cool subjects, work with cool lighting, and just altogether good composition. I’ve posted a few short samples of his work below, but a lot more can be seen on his blog. David can print everything on there for a pretty good price, so if you like what you see, by all means, help a brother out.
David’s self-portrait:
And two general shots:
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Feature (part 3) - Randy McLain
"Roommate Randy," as he's known to the people who live with him, is a pretty cool dude. He works hard, he trains like an animal, and he's a ton of fun around the house. Plus, he just bought a couple boxes of girlscout cookies that I get to eat, so his stock is pretty high right now.
Randy works for McKesson Corp., the mega-huge health care company. He works as part of a team that helps smaller health care providers deal with some of the most expensive chronic diseases (like diabetes) - giving them some of the support and tools they need to manage the disease. The idea is to work on preventative management - to treat the disease before it lands people in the emergency room... which keeps the patient happy, and which keeps money in the pocket of health care providers. While doctors and nurses create much of the content for the programs, Randy works on the financial side of things - creating the pricing plans for each client. He decides if do a project for 15 million, or just 14. It's important work - not only because the quotes have to be solid (you don't want to forget a zero on that one), but because Randy has to understand the big picture of every project. It isn't a job for just any number-cruncher, and from what I gather, Randy's pretty good at what he does.
Randy's athletic resume is pretty decent too - he's a former D-1 football player (at Northwestern), and now, a darn good triathlete and cyclist. He did IMWI a couple years back, during his heavily tri-obsessed days, but didn't have a great race (nutritional problems on the run). Now he races bikes more than anything, and enjoys some darn good results on the track – he was best all around rider (30-34) at nationals in ‘06. This season, he'll head out on the track circuit (for both nats and worlds), hit a couple road races, and wreck havoc on the 5430 Long Course bike leg (I'll try and run his ass down). Judging by some of the training he’s already doing, it should be a pretty good season for him.
If you want to connect with Randy or connect with McKesson through Randy, you can use his work email: randy.mclain@mckesson.com. He can get you in contact with the right people quickly, and cut out a few steps for you. Plus, he said he'd buy me some more cookies if a client signed on through Tri Biz. So just maybe, I can kick some back to you.
A couple pictures of Randy.
The Head Shot:
And the Racing shot:
Randy works for McKesson Corp., the mega-huge health care company. He works as part of a team that helps smaller health care providers deal with some of the most expensive chronic diseases (like diabetes) - giving them some of the support and tools they need to manage the disease. The idea is to work on preventative management - to treat the disease before it lands people in the emergency room... which keeps the patient happy, and which keeps money in the pocket of health care providers. While doctors and nurses create much of the content for the programs, Randy works on the financial side of things - creating the pricing plans for each client. He decides if do a project for 15 million, or just 14. It's important work - not only because the quotes have to be solid (you don't want to forget a zero on that one), but because Randy has to understand the big picture of every project. It isn't a job for just any number-cruncher, and from what I gather, Randy's pretty good at what he does.
Randy's athletic resume is pretty decent too - he's a former D-1 football player (at Northwestern), and now, a darn good triathlete and cyclist. He did IMWI a couple years back, during his heavily tri-obsessed days, but didn't have a great race (nutritional problems on the run). Now he races bikes more than anything, and enjoys some darn good results on the track – he was best all around rider (30-34) at nationals in ‘06. This season, he'll head out on the track circuit (for both nats and worlds), hit a couple road races, and wreck havoc on the 5430 Long Course bike leg (I'll try and run his ass down). Judging by some of the training he’s already doing, it should be a pretty good season for him.
If you want to connect with Randy or connect with McKesson through Randy, you can use his work email: randy.mclain@mckesson.com. He can get you in contact with the right people quickly, and cut out a few steps for you. Plus, he said he'd buy me some more cookies if a client signed on through Tri Biz. So just maybe, I can kick some back to you.
A couple pictures of Randy.
The Head Shot:
And the Racing shot:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Feature - Any Vantassel
Amy’s a cool chick. She’s a real-deal athlete (she did IMLP in 2006), but she doesn’t always act like it. She’s up for going hard at masters, but up for getting a beer afterwards too. And above all, of the most importance, she’s a really good bowler (editors note: she’s not really that good… but she told me to write that).
Professionally, Amy makes the admissions department at Marlboro College tick. She travels around a lot, promoting the school all over the country. And of course, she does the work to meet applicants, and eventually, to fill the school. If you’d like to know more about Marlboro, or if you’d just like some insight into the admissions process (or if you’d like to chat about bowling), you can email Amy at: avantassel@marlboro.edu.
Amy Eating Fig Newtons At LP... Twice:
Professionally, Amy makes the admissions department at Marlboro College tick. She travels around a lot, promoting the school all over the country. And of course, she does the work to meet applicants, and eventually, to fill the school. If you’d like to know more about Marlboro, or if you’d just like some insight into the admissions process (or if you’d like to chat about bowling), you can email Amy at: avantassel@marlboro.edu.
Amy Eating Fig Newtons At LP... Twice:
Monday, January 28, 2008
Feature – Me (Brian Burns)
This main page, as it says above, is devoted to feature some of the people in the lists – a chance to go a little more in depth about who they are athletically and professionally, and of course, a chance to have a good time with it. I figured I’d put myself out there first… so here goes:
Athletically, I come from more of a baseball, basketball, hockey, football, soccer background. After I got my fair share of that (about 3 years ago now), I got into triathlon. Immediately, something clicked for me. I was always good at those other sports, but could never really put it together to be very good (or even great). I can wrap my head around multisport, and while my fitness is a long way from ‘very good,’ I’m starting to put things together. Even without the results, it’s exciting stuff. Race-wise, I’ve got the Boulder-based 5430 series coming up this summer, and in the fall, I’m tentatively planning to head to Silverman - probably for the half (though I’m keeping my full-distance options open). Should be a good season.
Professionally, I work online in business and content development. A lot of my time goes into Multisport Maps, a business I created to help athletes trying to train in an unfamiliar place… sort of a all-you-need guide to find the best swimming, biking or running in a given area. And while I really like the work there, I devote other time to projects like this, or to freelance content development work (helping people write and produce their blogs and websites). Though I can do the technical stuff, my real excitement is in bringing an idea or a product to life - giving it that personal and connecting feel… giving it the depth to make it more than what it was.
So, by all means, if you’d like to plug Multisport Maps into your network, or you’d like me to give a hand on a project of yours, or really, if you’d just like to chat, drop me an email: multisportmaps@gmail.com, or give me a ring: 802.318.6152. Last, here are a couple pictures. The first is me just hanging out in camp this past summer, and the second is as close as I have to a good race shot. It’s actually a still (I’m leaning against the wall) I took for a magazine shoot:
Athletically, I come from more of a baseball, basketball, hockey, football, soccer background. After I got my fair share of that (about 3 years ago now), I got into triathlon. Immediately, something clicked for me. I was always good at those other sports, but could never really put it together to be very good (or even great). I can wrap my head around multisport, and while my fitness is a long way from ‘very good,’ I’m starting to put things together. Even without the results, it’s exciting stuff. Race-wise, I’ve got the Boulder-based 5430 series coming up this summer, and in the fall, I’m tentatively planning to head to Silverman - probably for the half (though I’m keeping my full-distance options open). Should be a good season.
Professionally, I work online in business and content development. A lot of my time goes into Multisport Maps, a business I created to help athletes trying to train in an unfamiliar place… sort of a all-you-need guide to find the best swimming, biking or running in a given area. And while I really like the work there, I devote other time to projects like this, or to freelance content development work (helping people write and produce their blogs and websites). Though I can do the technical stuff, my real excitement is in bringing an idea or a product to life - giving it that personal and connecting feel… giving it the depth to make it more than what it was.
So, by all means, if you’d like to plug Multisport Maps into your network, or you’d like me to give a hand on a project of yours, or really, if you’d just like to chat, drop me an email: multisportmaps@gmail.com, or give me a ring: 802.318.6152. Last, here are a couple pictures. The first is me just hanging out in camp this past summer, and the second is as close as I have to a good race shot. It’s actually a still (I’m leaning against the wall) I took for a magazine shoot:
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