Category Archives: Triathlon

I got in my 3rd swim today and much to my pleasant surprise I could actually do a set of something. It wasn’t great, but was a stepping stone. I did a simple warm up and I could actually do … Continue reading →

Today was the first time in my long cycling life that I needed a ride home. I broke my chain. Not because I’m super powerful, but because I was too lazy to check my bike before the ride. I have … Continue reading →

I just got back from the pool! Yes, I did. That’s the other goal for the week checked off. The first swim in six years went pretty well. It always amazes me how good I feel for a few yards … Continue reading →

I know this shot isn’t great. It was taken by my father’s wife in 1990 at the Wildflower long course event. What do I like so much about it? You can see a pack about 45 seconds behind me and … Continue reading →

This morning I woke up to a beautiful sunny day and noticed the thermometer reading, 16°F! Oh my! (As Dorothy would say.) I’m not ready for this yet weather yet. (Dorothy didn’t say the weather part, just the, “Oh My!”) … Continue reading →

What is the off season and how best do spend it? Like so many things it depends on your season. For some the off season is a chance for some much needed rest, others take this opportunity to work on … Continue reading →

Swimming Pools Good morning nonexistent readers. I hope you slept well last night and woke up refreshed, happy and excited for the new day. I did. I even went so far as to search for the pool schedule on the … Continue reading →

Mark, Rod and I went for a ride today, an old stand-by, out lynn Rd., to Petrero, Down the hill to Hueneme, on to Los Posas, PCH, Mulholland, then down Decker to Westlake and back to the commune. I haven’t … Continue reading →

Riding up the first 6,000 ft climb 6,000 ft Climb Kyle and I are in Bishop, CA doing the Everest Challenge. 29,046 feet of climbing in two days. We planned on doing it that is! Neither of us were in … Continue reading →