Ed Baker – Medium

Mar 30, 2020

Homemade face masks could be the silver bullet for defeating COVID-19

Community leaders are scrambling to get ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic and many of us at home are doing as we were told and staying put, as we attempt to stay safe and healthy, and keep hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. …

Covid-19

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Covid-19

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Feb 19, 2020

Early COVID-19 outbreaks are likely already in America: we should do more to stop them

In the past week, we’ve seen early stages of COVID-19 outbreaks in Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, and over 500 passengers have now tested positive for the virus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast of Japan. …

Health

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Early COVID-19 outbreaks are likely already in America: we should do more to stop them

Health

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Feb 10, 2020

Why I’m concerned about the coronavirus: applying viral growth data metrics to a growing crisis

“We can’t predict when, but given the continual emergence of new pathogens, the increasing risk of a bioterror attack, and the ever-increasing connectedness of our world, there is a significant probability that a large and lethal modern-day pandemic will occur in our lifetime.” — Bill Gates Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has been…

Virality

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Why I’m concerned about the coronavirus: applying viral growth data metrics to a growing crisis

Virality

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Apr 2, 2019

My Ironman Hero: Grant Baker

I’m excited to announce that this year I will be racing in honor of my Ironman hero: my three year old nephew Grant Baker. I find that the mental strain of the Ironman is one of the most difficult parts, and many look to find an inspiration to carry…

Rare Disease

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Rare Disease

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Mar 26, 2019

Interviews and Articles

Here are some interviews and articles about my triathlon journey so far: Ed Baker — An Executive’s Thirst for Self-Improvement (PurplePatch Podcast, 2/22/2018) First Time to Remember for Baker in Men’s Race (Adirondack Daily Enterprise, 7/23/2018) Ironman Copenhagen — Ed Baker Overall Age Group Winner (Pursuit of the Perfect Race Podcast, 8/30/2018) Ed Baker — from UBER Vice President to über fast Ironman-winner (Tri-Oraklet Podcast, 8/27/2018)

Triathlon

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Triathlon

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Mar 25, 2019

My 2019 Ironman Race Schedule

It’s been almost 6 months since my DNF at the 2018 Ironman World Championship in Kona, and I’m ready to start racing again. I’ll be kicking off the 2019 season in Oceanside, California on April 6th, the day before I turn 40 years old! Here is my tentative Ironman race…

Triathlon

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Triathlon

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