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. …

“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…

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…

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)

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…