The Midnight Club

Clint and Kelly are back!  This time with another race Clint was grossly under-prepared yet was quite emotional.  Clint had the chance to do a race in the hometown of his father, William Timmerman, Jr, and there were a lot of feels. And, lactic acid build-up.

Clint and Kelly recap IM Arizona from November of 2023 and also discuss the 75 Soft Challenge along with other goals for 2024. 

Clint and Kelly record live from Lewis & Main in Monroe, Washington and talk about the adventure of Cozumel 70.3 as well as the Hail Mary attempt Clint plans (hopes?) to do for Ironman Arizona. 

Clint, Kelly and The Badger meet up at SnoTown Brewery and discuss what not to tell someone on the trail who might not look like a typical hiker or runner.   They also discuss a triathlon for their wedding day and Kelly has an idea to tackle Ironman Texas. 

Clint and (not) Kelly interview the artist formerly known as Jack and Alice and get their honest feedback about the 5k fun for St Patrick's Day.  Spoiler alert: they still don't seem as thrilled with the experience as previously reported. 

Clint and Kelly discuss the joys of taking the kids on a 5k run for St Patrick's Day and how excited the kids were.  The gravel course made for an extra challenge when pushing a stroller and a wheelchair.  

Kelly and Clint are back and report on their Vegas adventure for the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon down the Vegas Strip.  They made a few interesting pit stops and created their own aid stations and at the end of the day got the job done.  It was a particularly trying day for Clinton. 

Clint and Kelly talk about Clint's attempt at a 24 hour swim!

Clint and Kelly gather at Whitaker's (lBase Camp Bar & Grill) near Mt Rainier to talk about the Lake Tye, Lake Meridian and Bonney Lake triathlons.   Clint had to hold back tears. 

Clint and Kelly are back with an update to where they've been this summer as well as a big event that happened in the Redneck Riviera of Florida shortly before they headed out. 

Clint and Kelly talk about their most recent event: the Ironman 70.3 Victoria.  Just a bit different than IM 70.3 Panama City Beach as the water was about 60 degrees Fahrenheit and the bike course had about 3,300 feet of vertical gain.  However, the experience was thrilling and rewarding nonetheless and Canada is always enjoyable.   

Clint and Kelly are joined by fellow Pathetic Triathlete Angie Jackson, Philly native and current Tar Heel State resident.  Angie shares here story of becoming a triathlete and how family has been a great motivator.  She also discusses what it's taken to overcome her fears of the water and other trepidations.    Angie also has some great pearls when it comes to brick workouts and early morning training. 

Clint and Kelly are joined by Columbia Athletic Club's very own personal trainer, Nick Korpi.  Nick talks about a personal scare a couple of years ago that has led to a lifestyle change as well as other projects he has in the works.   Kelly mentions how Texas Roadhouse rolls would need to be a part of her final meal and how they really need to have a location open to the public here in Seattle. 

Clinton and Kelly are joined by David Tonge, a coach, swimmer and triathlete from Cardiff, Wales.  In 2021 he crushed a world record by swimming 24 hours in an endless pool, swimming all 55km in a full wetsuit. We discuss the preparation, nutrition and mental grit needed to swim a full 24 hours.  David raised ten thousand pounds for Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff.   David runs an endless swimming pool training center, Heathwood Swimming, where he trains elite as well as entry level swimmers.  Find out what he's up to on Instagram @davetongeswim and @heathwoodswimming.  

Clinton and Kelly talk about Clinton Number One and Clinton Number Two's ski adventure in Colorado.     Kelly also gives Clint a challenge he doesn't think possible, but Clint will pretty much do anything if dared. 

Clint and Kelly meet up at The Rock Pizza and Turnip Salad on International Pizza Day to discuss Florida and the upcoming race season.   Kelly also shares her worst fear of being trapped in submarine with a monkey dressed like a clown. 

Clint and Kelly team up to talk about New Year's resolutions and how to be successful at making and keeping a resolution.  They also discuss what makes a good race course.  Most times good doesn't mean fast. 

Clint and Kelly return to Cozumel and Clint redeems himself from his 2020 attempt.  They discuss what was different this year, their thoughts on Kristian Blummenfelt's world record on the course, and the other athletes they found inspiring.  

Clint and Kelly talk about their adventures in Southern California.  Oceanside 70.3 proved to be the most difficult 70.3 for Clint up until this point, but ended up working out in dramatic fashion.  From a very large surf on the swim to big climbs to sprinting to the finish line to make the final time cut-off, this race had it all. 

Clint, Kelly and Mark Blaskovich embark on Trinidad, Colorado, to participate in the inaugural Rad Dirt Fest put on by Lifetime.  There was a 165 mile, 99 mile and 38 mile mountain bike race on Saturday, October 2nd, and a 50k and half marathon run on Sunday, October 3rd.  Clint, Kelly and Mark did the half marathon and enjoyed the wonderous scenery of Southern Colorado (not to mention the unexpected rap scene the night before in Walsenburg, Colorado). 

Clint and Kelly are joined by Daniela Curto, who became an icon during the Ironman 70.3 Washington as she rode her beloved seven speed beach cruiser, Betsy, across the finish line.  Find out how she became involved in triathlons and how Betsy became her bicycle of choice. 

Clint and Kelly discuss the experience of the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Washington in Maple Valley.   

Clint and (not) Kelly are joined by a friend from across the pond: Craig Hamilton.  Craig is an avid rugby player, a French teacher and now, an endurance athlete.  Most recently he completed the 4x4x48 Challenge, running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours.  Monsieur Hamilton discusses the steps he's taken to live a healthier lifestyle and how he feels being over 50 pounds lighter since Autumn of 2020.  Check out his groovy accent as well as the full and half Ironman distance triathlon his colleague puts on, The Lakesman. I hope to be enduring the race front and center the next time it rolls around next June 2022. 

Clint and Kelly are joined by Keith Drayer, and endurance athlete in the Greater New York area.  Keith shares how he got into endurance racing, his favorite marathons and what it was like working with the Achilles Club for special needs athletes.  He also delves into his latest passion: swim run events. Clint and Keith also share a little about Miracle Corners of the World (MCW) and what it was like to do outreaches in Tanzania.  Check out all the wonderful happenings with MCW!

Clint and Kelly discuss failures.  They both feel like experts on the topic.  Although, is succeeding ultimately the final result of a conglomerate of failures?  Deep dive with The Midnight Club for some perspective.

Clint and not Kelly recap their experience in New York City for the NYC Triathlon.  The triathlon became a duathlon when the swim portion got cancelled.  Apparently, there are levels sewage in the Hudson River that deem it unsafe to swim in.  I say that's what Hep A shots and rinsing with bleach is for.   

Clint and Kelly recap their experiences with the Ironman Des Moines 70.3.  Rain, thunder, lightning, heat and forgotten socks weren't gonna keep them down.  Just like Chumbawumba, they get up again.  Catch all the action here.

Clint and Kelly are joined by Tyler Dillion, the man who is race ready, even for events he has not trained for in years.  Tyler discusses his full lengths triathlons with the Iron Cowboy, how he feels better going full vegan and his mental strategy for endurance events. 

Clint (not this one) and not Kelly come to you live from The Hammered Dwarf in Snohomish, Washington.  We talk about our time joining up with the Iron Cowboy, James Lawrence, for the marathon segment of the 84th day of his journey to do 100 full length triathlons in 100 days. What the Iron Cowboy is accomplishing is nothing short of amazing.  Check him out or even participate in his ultra triathlon this September. 

Clint and Kelly (the real one!) gather at La Palmera in Mill Creek, Washington, to discuss the experience Clint had at the Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast.  A lot of culture, a lot of bug bites, some beautiful beaches and a race that went reasonably well.  Some amazing athletes passed Clint on the course and he earned the turkey sandwich he received along with his medal.

Clint (not this one) and Kelly hangout at Hellbent Brewing Company in Lake City, Seattle, and talk a little about vaccines and the upcoming Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast.  

Clint and Kelly (not this one) go to Oahu and ride the original Ironman course.  It consists of the Waikiki Roughwater Swim, what became the Dick Evans Memorial Ride and the Honolulu Marathon.  

Clint (not this one) and Kelly meet up at The Cove in Lynnwood, WA to discuss their experience with the Chuckanut 50k.  It was virtual-ish this year and the course was kind of a choose-your-own-adventure.  But, we finished and had a good time in the end.

Clint and Kelly (not this one) completed the 4x4x48 challenge and Clint manages to take a break from his post event hibernation to tell the tale with Kelly.  It was a great way to kick off the 2021 race season as well as share the experience with other folks taking part in the challenge. Consider donating to David Goggin's charity, a wolf sanctuary in Washington, or Dede Pollard's cancer fund.  If anything, post something meaningful or be the voice of something positive. Even funny memes of cats or something from The Onion works. Stay hard!

Clint (not this one) and Kelly prep for the 4x4x48 Challenge and Kelly has the preliminary outline for two courses.  Check it out!

Clinton Timmerman (not this one) joins Clinton Timmerman (not this one) from Glenwood Springs, Colorado, after skiing in Vail and Telluride, to talk about skiing and what type of endurance sports Clinton Number Two may find of interest.  Races like the Grand Traverse would be more of his style, as would the biathlon.  Number Two dreams of skiing Alyeska, Alaska, Jackson Hole and Big Sky.  He also wants to figure skate.  We discuss genetic predispositions to cold, the Uberman race and proper training.  Clinton Number Two also talks about the redeeming qualities of New Jersey and his favorite James Bond movie. 

Clint and Kelly (not this one) want to create races—for you! Please send us your feedback.  We have ideas for a 200 miler (The Candyman), the ultimate Ironman distance (The Tippleman), a swim-run (The Richman) and a 100 mile relay (The Bernieman).  Our trip to Kona has been postponed and now we are thinking of doing both the original and current Ironman World Championship courses in April.  We have six weeks to train, so why not?! Kelly mentions the frugal perks of Guam.  Alice likes Shiba Inus and wolves.

Dave Chappelle's cousin, Joel David Chappell, joins us to talk about his diet and weightlifting routine, which does not involve illegal drugs or starvation, but simply comes down to eating better food and not exceeding a set number of calories per day.  Joel recommends I Heart Macros, Jim Stoppani and The Muscle PhD as resources for diet and workout tips.  He also likes horses.

Clint and Kelly (not this one) impart their wisdom from Josh's Taps and Caps in Snohomish…until the batteries run out at minute five.  They relocated to finish up at Crucible Brewing in Everett, Washington.  Both were fun places and it's great that restaurants and food establishments were able to stay open during the second shutdown, albeit outside and in a tent.  But, that's what spot heaters and jackets are for. We discuss having to get comfortable with body functions during endurance events, the importance of physician visits and discovering something called “sports anemia”.  We also discuss Covid vaccinations as a way to ensure races happen again (consider getting vaccinated when you're eligible!).  Kelly preps me for a Kona adventure.  I also think this would be a dream ride.

Clint and Kelly (not this one) talk about Ironman Cozumel and its many subtleties and not so subtle aspects, such as major headwind.  They talk about hyponatremia and wonder if iguanas can really

I'm joined by the star athlete, coach and mentor, Kyle Keyes of I-Ball Sports Complex in Woodinville, Washington.  In this episode we discuss his journey through basketball, including playing for the University of Montana, the Seattle SuperSonics to the Harlem Globetrotters.  Kyle discusses key attributes any athlete needs to have, such as passion and interest being more important that talent alone.  Talent can also only go so far and needs to be coupled with proper training. He also wants his athletes to think critically as a way to build confidence.   We also discuss potential NBA expansion and key factors to expose sports such as triathlons and ultramarathons to people who may not have access to participate. 

I'm joined by fellow Violet alum Michael Villacarlos who found the joy of endurance sports like many of us do: heartache and trying to get over someone.   Mike talks about his favorite Ironman courses, his favorite bike color as well as his goal to make Kona before his knees give out completely.  

Clint and Kelly (of Columbia Athletic Club fame) talk about their first attempt at a 200 mile plus marathon and what they'll need to do better next time to get past the first day.  A lot of good advice is given by the race director, Candice Burt.  It was an incredibly humbling experience and it was awesome to see some of the best runners in the world perform their craft.  Shout out to Twisted Jeeps and Giliberto's Mexican Cuisine.  

Mac Jones of the Tar Heel State joins us to discuss how he's able to haul ass when running.  He tell us if Joey should have chosen Pacey or Dawson and also his favorite energy drink.  We also talk about dealing with cougar attacks, how Mac relates to Tony Soprano and if he finds the movie Deliverance as disturbing as the rest of us.   Check him out on Instagram at macjonesiii.  He wouldn't give me his Only Fans info.  

Clint and Kelly (not this one) meet at Triplehorn Brewery to discuss strategies for ultra marathon training while also homeschooling children.  They are excited to see Bert Kreischer live as well as David Goggins, who will probably pass right by them on the during the Moab 240 (spoiler alert: he did!).   They also mention way to donate to fire relief in southern Oregon.  Any little bit helps. 

Michelle Ohlson of Columbia Athletic Club talks about training athletes and coping with the 2020 race season.  She discusses nutrition and workout strategies as well as different trail and race systems.  She's also in the Betty Squad and is very different than Walter White. Drop her an email at michelleo@cactrainers.com to find out how she can help you meet your fitness goals!

Kelly and Clint (not this one) attempt The Grand Traverse, but end up doing the Grin and Bear It 15k Challenge course and the West Maroon Trail.  They also discuss the Moab 240 as well as the Blue Ridge Relay.  Live from Haywire Brewery Company! Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy. 

Kelly and Clint (not this one) discuss how they balance tourism and racing when seeing new places and cultures.  Hint: poorly.  Sometimes a trip will be all about the event, other times it may be okay to live a little before race day.  As Clint and Kelly have found, perhaps put off the wild rager and tacos until you cross the finish line.  

The first attempt at the Tippleman ended up being a swim and bike combo due to technical and logistical issues on top of the typical performance issues.  Clint (not this one) developed a greater appreciation for road shoulders and wishes drivers could be more accepting of cyclists.  It was still a great attempt and he's ready to assault the mountain again, if anything to catch a glimpse of these guys.  

Chances are, you already are a member of The Midnight Club, or at least once were when you began your athletic adventures.  Even the tiniest of achievements can be great.  Listen to them here!

Clinton Scott Timmerman and Kelly Tipple (not this one) take matters into their own hands and create their own Ironman race that will take them from Silverlake, Everett, Washington to Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park.  What could go wrong?