I have ridden elephants in Thailand, watched lions and hyenas walk around my tent in the Serengeti, kayaked in the Sea of Cortez, hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, watched the sun rise over Africa from the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, dove in the Channel Islands, seen Cambodia from the back of a pickup … Continue reading Real Men of BAMFness: Chris Figureida
Real Men of BAMFness: Jeremy Sartain
Thank you to Matt Mejia for passing along this story. On April 23, 2008 (something about the 23rd days. No more riding for me on the 23rd of any month), Jeremy Sartain was hit on his motorcyle on the way home from work. He broke his hip and tibia in several places. A rod was … Continue reading Real Men of BAMFness: Jeremy Sartain
One Step Forward & One Step Back
So I'm allowed to get in the pool. ROM will limit me to pretty much just kicking, but I can now submerge any of the scar tissue. I plan to become the best kickboard kicker ever. My current goal is to do 10x100 on 1:45 (SCY) by the end of June (if not earlier). That … Continue reading One Step Forward & One Step Back
Back On The Horse? Maybe A Pony…
The orthopedists have forbade me from running until at least next Thursday because of concerns about the impact affect proper healing of my collarbone. The plastic surgeons have forbade me swimming until at least tomorrow because I cannot submerge the scar tissue. I cannot swim. Yet. I cannot run. Yet. What I can do is … Continue reading Back On The Horse? Maybe A Pony…
Mementous
This blog has remained dormant for a while. I hope that in sharing this story, I can explain why. And, in the future, having said what I have to say here, I hope I can resurrect it as a place where I can and do share my thoughts with those of you who care to … Continue reading Mementous
Part of the Deal
A reminder by coach Paulo, passed along from coach McMillan:"I guess what I'm trying to say is that running [triathlon] is not a straight line of improvement and happy times. It has periods that are dark and troubling. But, and here is the message, you have to live through it. It's part of the deal. … Continue reading Part of the Deal
The Education of Jordan Rapp by Tim Carlson
Tim Carlson of Slowtwitch.com did a recent four-part series interview with me. More information than anyone could possibly ever want to know...The Education of Jordan RappIn Part 1 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, the Princeton grad in aeronautical and mechanical engineering discusses family, school, and sporting inclinations that ultimately led to late blossoming … Continue reading The Education of Jordan Rapp by Tim Carlson
Chasing Ghosts
There's a show on SyFy (the not-so-clever new name for the Sci-Fi channel) called "Ghost Hunters." I don't actually watch it, because I don't believe in ghosts in the traditional sense. But I get the gist. Bunch of guys wander around old houses and film the whole thing on cameras equipped with night vision. I've … Continue reading Chasing Ghosts
The Starfish
I've almost wrapped up the giving away of prizes for The World Bicycle Relief Raffle from Ironman Arizona. As I finish up giving back to the people who supported this cause, I wanted to share this story with everyone. It was sent to me by the people at World Bicycle Relief who really drove (and … Continue reading The Starfish
Real Men of BAMFness: Brendan Witt
They build 'em tough in Saskatchewan. From TSN.ca: New York Islanders defenceman Brendan Witt was hit by a car in Philadelphia on Tuesday, according to Newsday. But Witt reportedly picked himself up off the road and, after a few profanities, assured everyone he was all right before continuing on his way, prompting one witness to … Continue reading Real Men of BAMFness: Brendan Witt
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