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Keys 100

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:53:25 -0400

Friend if mine who has done several 50 milers, took on the Keys 100 this past weekend. She made it through 90 miles before her husband pulled her off the course out of concern for her health as she could barely walk and was starting to vomit. She was disappointed but I am sure she will get it next year. She is a machine, crazy how someone can push themselves to actually run 90 miles. Great job Deb.

Why can’t scientists invent a grass seed that grows as fast and as hardy as weeds; and why...

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:31:16 -0400

Why can’t scientists invent a grass seed that grows as fast and as hardy as weeds; and why can’t they incorporate a pets medicine in a dog treat that the dog will actually eat. Damn you pill in peanut butter trick.
Someone needs to get on these two items now.
Please note: If they do actually exist please point me in the right direction.

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Mon, 20 May 2013 20:40:28 -0400

26 miles 1:06, not sure what that computes to for speed as...

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:46:35 -0400

26 miles 1:06, not sure what that computes to for speed as computer not installed yet, but not to bad considering head wind and legs being out of shape. Still getting use to tri bike and actually fitting on bike. Feels like i am using muscles I haven’t used before. Stopped 1/2 way to strech, not a bad view from my ride.

Just a little something growing in my garden

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:13 -0400

Just a little something growing in my garden

The day on the boat was topped off by finding this enormous...

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:48:04 -0400

The day on the boat was topped off by finding this enormous mutton snapper my buddy left on my seawall when I got back in. Good times and good friends make a great weekend.

The little ones diving for shells and sea cucumbers. Water was...

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:46:34 -0400

The little ones diving for shells and sea cucumbers. Water was crystal clear all day.

Spent mothers day on the boat. Beautiful day. Great family...

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:36:29 -0400

Spent mothers day on the boat. Beautiful day. Great family day. Most if not all tourist never get to see the best parts of Key West as they are offshore.

My firm sponsored a local 5k so I got a “free” entry (discussion with lady that it...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:01:12 -0400

My firm sponsored a local 5k so I got a “free” entry (discussion with lady that it actually cost me more so it wasn’t actually free didn’t go over well first thing in the morning) anyway with 1 day notice i went out and ran it in 25 minutes. Not to shabby for me. 2nd place overall was a 12 yr old kid who did it in 19. He barely broke a sweat. Damn that kid.

New ride. Specialized Shiv. Can’t wait to unleash it on...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:33:53 -0400

New ride. Specialized Shiv. Can’t wait to unleash it on the streets. A few minor adjustments and it will be ready to go.

#Specialized #Shiv

Ooohhhhhh Shiv me

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:11:24 -0400

New bike is in and sitting in my office. Can’t believe I have to sit here and stare at it all day. Damn you work. Meeting with bike fitter on Sunday to get final adjustments so my first first true ride won’t be for a few days, but I may just take it for a short ride tonight even if it does not quite fit.

Great News

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:52:00 -0400

Just received word my new bike is in, it has been built and ready for pick up tomorrow. Birthday appears to have come 2 months early for me. Pics to follow tomorrow.

Punked at the pool

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:44:17 -0400

Swim workout today was hard and tiring. Did a fast interval workout and then was called out by a 65+ yr old lady.
I just finished my workout and was breathing pretty hard at the wall when lady asked me if I wanted some water she had.
I politely said no thank you to which she replied ” I don’t blame you, you don’t know me so you shouldn’t take water from me.”
I kindly said no that was not it, just didn’t need water but that it was very nice of her to offer.
She than states “well if you don’t need it, you better slap those goggles back on and do some more laps. I have 7 more to go and you can do 7 more too if you worked at it.” And off she swam with a big smile on her face.

It should be noted that I swam 2000 yards to her approximately 300 during the same time period, but apparently she looked past that.

I couldn’t help but laugh.

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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:48:30 -0400

Some Race Day Comments

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:09:02 -0400

The following is a list of things I thought of today as I ran a 7 mile race, you can call them advice or common sense but they should be considered by all:
1. If you are a slow runner please do not push your way the front of the pack to start a race only to hold up everyone behind you. Especially if you plan on running in a group of slow runners.
2. Guys if I can smell or taste your cologne as I run by or near you in 15 knot winds, you need to tone it the F down with the cologne bath. (I may be wrong on this one but I would think the ladies would agree with me on this).
3. Cutting people off to then stop and take a self pic will only get your ass run over (a-hole).
4. Don’t get upset with me if I don’t initiate a conversation with you a) I am running a race and b) you are wearing headphones and I don’t need you shouting at me.
5. Fuel belts are meant to be worn around your waist, not around your chest like a HR monitor. (Saw this today).
6. Volunteers please don’t smoke a pipe during the race. It tends to bother most people who are running by; and
7. Don’t wear a running shirt that states “run until you die and then run a cool down” (i dont recall exact language but that is close) when you are only able to run .5 miles of a 7 mile race.

There was more but tired of typing on phone.

7 Mile Bridge Run Done

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:34:37 -0400

Missed goal by 5 minutes but overall not to bad. I would contribute 2-3 of the 5 to my race strategy of starting in middle of 1500 people and getting trapped for first mile and the remainder of those were my own fault in not pacing myself properly. I believe I could have easily come in under an hour but didn’t. I will use it as a learning experience and get it next year. At least the view was nice.

Words of wisdom

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:16:22 -0400

4 yr old: “Dad this is not my world it is Jesus’ world.”

Me: oh yeah?

4yr old: “yes, Jesus and Santa”

dontstoptriing: istayfitter: Open water this is terrifying...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:31:00 -0400

dontstoptriing:

istayfitter:

Open water

this is terrifying and terribly exciting and beautiful all at once

Really 7 am on a Saturday? Glad I am up to register son for...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:04:18 -0400

Really 7 am on a Saturday? Glad I am up to register son for his pre-k class next year. 100s of people apply for 34 spots so they have a lottery system set up. Amazing we don’t have a full time program that everyone can register for.

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Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:34:06 -0400