Category Archives: Events

Team Redeem Rides Again!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by

There are some things in life that come easy and there are some you have to work for and yearn for and keep after.  I am partially through realizing a dream that has taken quite some time but the icing … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Events, Ironman | 2 Comments

The Blog Thing

Posted on July 31, 2010 by

My but it’s been a while.  Many things have happened and many have not.  My ass, for example, is at least as big as it ever was if not a twee bigger.  I was not diligent about doing my rehab exercises, did … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, It's All About Me, say what? | 4 Comments

Rumble Eve

Posted on November 7, 2009 by

It’s 7:00 PM the night before my big race and I’m ready to rumble.  Like everyone who endeavors  to traverse 140.6 miles all in a row broken up into a 2.4 miles swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Dreams, Events, Ironman, Racing, triathlon | 5 Comments

Fondolicious

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

Last  weekend when my friend Harold and I rode from Stinson Beach to Marshall and back we encountered a group of people riding with California Bicycling Adventures.   I looked at this one guy’s pannier bedecked bike and noticed he had … Continue reading →

Posted in Accolades, Cycling, Events, Inspiration, Pain and Suffering | 14 Comments

Monday Monday – It’s All About the Win/Win

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

I had such a fantastic weekend that I’m not sure I can convey its greatness.  I had the opportunity to do things that made me feel strong and capable and to see things I’d done make others feel strong and … Continue reading →

Posted in Accolades, community, Cycling, Events, Ironman, Monday Monday, Racing, Technology, training, triathlon, Tribute, True Love | 9 Comments

Sharkfest 2009 – aka Suckfest

Posted on August 15, 2009 by

This year was the 17th annual Sharkfest swim from Alcatraz.  For me it was the 3rd annual.  I signed up for it immediately when registration went on-line last Sept or Oct because I just couldn’t wait to do it again!  … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Lessons Learned, Swimming | 14 Comments

Vineman 2009 – A Little Visit to Hell

Posted on July 21, 2009 by

Every race is a learning experience and this one was no exception.  On Friday night we went to the pre-race talk with the Pros and heard Joanna Zeiger (among others) speak.  The MC talked about how she had had one … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Monday Monday, Pain and Suffering, Racing, triathlon | 11 Comments

Quick Stuff

Posted on June 19, 2009 by

I guess this is the Thursday edition of Hump Day Miscellany. Things I love 1).  A great day in the wine country going on a bike ride with Juls, Runner Susan and her lovely husband The Chef. We had such … Continue reading →

Posted in Accolades, Cycling, Events, Fun in a tub, True Love | 3 Comments

The Relay – We Should Have Left the Cranky Pants in the Van

Posted on May 9, 2009 by

It all started months ago when a guy in my race club announced an interest in getting some teams together to run The Relay – a 200 mile relay race that starts in Calistoga and ends in Davenport.  It used … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Racing | 7 Comments

70.3 Championships on NBC Sunday at 4:30 EST

Posted on April 12, 2009 by

And that is your friendly reminder, people.  Don’t miss it! Especially don’t miss it if you are in the Kona lottery because they will scroll the names of the chosen across the bottom of the screen while this airs.   … Continue reading →

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