Dr. Adventure

05/09/2024

As you may know, professionally, I am a Career Counselor, but I also have a side gig as an Adventure and Sports Writer. Here is my latest article and I hope you enjoy it...

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07/04/2023

With God’s help, I broke the Sprint Aqua Bike course record at Saturday’s Hudson Valley Triathlon.

It was a great day, and I’m thankful for all the encouragement and support, especially from my Beloved Lisa Luce, who always tells me to “Go Crush It!” I really am having the time of my life. - July 2023

06/04/2023

On Sunday, with God’s help, I gave it my very best at the Super Sprint Triathlon for Jimmy in Wesfield, Massachusetts, but I came up just a little short of retaining my title as Overall Champion. I got beat by an athlete 31 years younger by a mere 25 seconds!

Despite getting water in my goggles that impacted my sighting the swim exit, plus crashing my bike as I was mounting it after T1, plus taking a wrong turn on the bike, I am still very happy with placing 2nd.

Second place makes you hungry for the next race. It also means you can’t have a come-back until you have a set-back. I did get two course PRs: T1 improved by 2 seconds (1:06) and T2 improved 4 seconds (21 seconds) which I am thrilled about.

A Super Sprint (300 yard swim, 6.5 mile bike, 1 mile run) is the bastard step-child of triathlons compared to the longer distances of the Sprint, Olympic, Half and Full. Super Sprints have a reputation as being too easy. As a sprinter, I absolutely love them, and I look forward to coming back next year and crushing it!

I have to remind myself that I’m 57, and I still can continue to do this utter non-sense, thank the Lord! All the proceeds go to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston where my Beloved daughter, Rachel Denham works. Since I have a lot of cancer in my family, the race is particularly meaningful.

I also had the chance to connect with my fellow classmate from St. Lawrence, Emily Bailey Santella. It was great to see her, and I have always been impressed with her energy and zest for life.

Thanks to all my supporters for your well wishes. I can’t thank you enough. Most importantly, I’m grateful to my Beloved Lisa Luce, who always says, “Go Kill It Babe!”

NEXT UP: Ticonderoga Sprint Triathlon on June 17th

01/26/2023

Another Wonderful Winter Wednesday for my triathlon friend, Chris Fernando’s annual ice climbing trip with Dr. Adventure!!! It was just Chris and I at The Quarry. We had some deep and meaningful conversations about life on the ride up and the ride back. The ice was thin in some spots, but that's what makes it challenging and interesting.

04/16/2022

With God’s help, I ran a half marathon PR today by shaving 2 minutes and crossing the finish line in 1:53:29! At 55, I have no intention of slowing down! Just think only 11 triathlons to go before the end of the season. Bring it on!!!

02/08/2022

I feel very honored that USA Triathlon selected me for their Winter 2022 magazine issue. It means a great deal to me and my triathlon career. Quite frankly, I’m pretty much blown away.

The caption inside the magazine reads, “Dr. Tom Denham of Delmar, New York, races (and enthusiastically poses for the camera) at the 2021 Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships last August in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.”

I hope my unbridled enthusiasm will inspire you to go for your goals whatever they may be. With God’s help, all things are possible even at the ripe age of 55, and I’m just getting started!!!

BTW – I owe everything to my coach, mentor and Bestie, Sarah Vogel, who taught me everything I needed to know about triathlons!!!

I’m looking forward to crushing it again this August when I return to Nationals for the second time.

PS: This is magazine cover is nothing. Wait until this spring when Fisher-Price is scheduled to release my action figure “Tommy Triathlon” (some assembly required; appropriate for ages 55 and older; requires adult supervision). Be on the lookout!

01/30/2022

Congratulations to my good friend Christina for sending her first ice route at Rynex Falls on Saturday!

01/25/2022

Another fine day on Sunday getting vertical at the Upper Falls at Plotter Kill with some of my beloved ice climbing partners. Thank you Dwight Cheu for your expertise with the camera and capturing these great shots! If you're lucky to climb, you're lucky enough!

01/06/2022

I just had some momentary fame this past week thanks to a Tweet from USA Triathlon. Looking forward to competing again at Sprint Nationals this August.