Author Archives: 21cm

Monday Monday – Dog or Hydrant?

Posted on November 18, 2008 by 21cm

You know how that goes. Some days you are the dog and some days you are the hydrant. Today was way more hydrant than dog. I’m not talking about training – I did no training today. I’m just talking about … Continue reading →

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Dancin’ in the Moonlight

Posted on November 14, 2008 by 21cm

I just wanted to update everyone on my 3 AM masters swim.  It was fabulous.  The air was cold, the moon was full and  the pool was very warm.  44 people showed up to swim and we had 2 coaches … Continue reading →

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Then and Now

Posted on November 13, 2008 by 21cm

This photograph proves a few things.  The ‘Then’ version was taken when my eldest was 16 months old. She is now 25. The ‘Now’ was taken today, Nov 13, 2008.  Although the baby has changed, the Mama, the pants and the … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Miscellany – Short Stuff

Posted on November 13, 2008 by 21cm

I don’t have a lot to say today but here’s a thing or so 1). Another issue I had with my 20 mile run was a lack of calories. I decided, foolishly, not to carry a hand held bottle. I … Continue reading →

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Monday Monday – It’s All About the Shirt

Posted on November 11, 2008 by 21cm

There are a couple of truisms when it comes to racing. Don’t go out too fast …. and It’s all about the shirt. This weekend’s 20 miler gave me an opportunity to be reminded of both – one in a … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Miscellany – the Post Election Edition

Posted on November 5, 2008 by 21cm

Not to worry- this is light on politics and long on swimming and fun 1).  I think we all know how I feel about this election.  Hope is the new black, baby!  Obama has a mess on his hands but … Continue reading →

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Tangential Relief

Posted on November 4, 2008 by 21cm

If you’ve never read anything by Doris Kearns Goodwin you would do well to check her out.  She is an historian with a PhD in government from Harvard who worked as an assistant to LBJ and who is married to  … Continue reading →

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Monday Monday – the Day Before

Posted on November 4, 2008 by 21cm

I had all kinds of things to say today but I’ve decided to go with this; THANK GOD THIS ELECTION WILL BE OVER TOMORROW! I’m very excited. I’m going to swim, lift weights, and then go vote. I’m taking a … Continue reading →

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Oh The Pain

Posted on October 30, 2008 by 21cm

I’m having a pain.  Actually I’m having a couple. My first pain is that I really, really, really want to register for the New York City Triathlon but there are a bunch of reasons why that might not be my … Continue reading →

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Mt. Camaroon Race of Hope – Volcanic Spirit

Posted on October 29, 2008 by 21cm

We interrupt our regular feature, Hump Day Miscellany, to bring you news of a new movie that you need to purchase on DVD to see. The movie is called Volcanic Spirit and tells the story of one of the most … Continue reading →

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