Category Archives: Thoughts

things I have to say, I can’t stop myself.

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Andrew

I hope you all have a wonderful new year and achieve what ever goals you set – whether they be health, fitness, family, relationship or based in anything else. Cheers!

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The Teacher

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Andrew

I’ve taught people, running, cycling, sailing, water skiing, snow skiing, swimming, flying, skating, roller blading, hockey, photography, videography. Continue reading →

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Home Alone

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Andrew

I’m sitting here at my desk, in the boys room, listening to my dog snore as he inhales and whistle with each exhale. The sun is slowly going down and the room is settling in to darkness. Just the computer … Continue reading →

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Time Behind the Wheel

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Andrew

Wednesday the 15th at noon I packed up the car and headed 380 miles north for a short visit with my father. We were going to go skiing, but with my hip, I was knocked out of commission, and what … Continue reading →

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Self Talk

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Andrew

What do you say to yourself during training? How about in races? How about when the weather is crappy, you have a flat tire, and the car going by just threw their thirsty-two ounce drink at you? Are you smiling? … Continue reading →

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Misplaced Anger

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Andrew

I was finishing up a ride a couple of days ago, just an easy leg tester. I pinched the capsule in my right hip running Tuesday night, which by the way is very uncomfortable. So a couple of days later … Continue reading →

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Feeling Good

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Andrew

Do you know what feeling good is? Do you feel good Today? Have you ever felt good? I would guess that most people don’t know what it feels like. I may not even really know for sure. It got me … Continue reading →

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I don’t get gift cards!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Andrew

What’s the deal with them? Why would anyone ever give a gift card? And why are the darn things are everywhere. I was at the super market earlier today and there was a whole section devoted to them – for … Continue reading →

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Trying Hard

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Andrew

What does it feel like to try hard? Not everyone knows. Lots of people, I would go so far as to say most people, don’t really know what it feels like. So many people with enough talent to make a … Continue reading →

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Responsible Cycling

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Andrew

Today is the anniversary of my friend John’s birth. Forty-eight years ago he was born and two and a half years later he moved across the street from me. We have been friends ever since. On this wonderful day, he … Continue reading →

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