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Apr
27
Gear-a-holic and proud of it.
Category: Splish, cool stuff, in my opinion, training | 6 Comments
Lately, I've gotten some amazing new contraptions and "training equipment" (i.e. clothes) that I want to share with you all in case you are looking for tips.
1. I think I finally came up with the perfect order from Splish. Today's delivery was just awesome, partly (obviously) because of the beautiful suits (what is it about bright shiny lycra? Is it a b-s-l affinity gene that sucks triathletes into this sport??) but also because I got to procrastinate going to the pool even longer ;) . Couldn't decide which one to wear, finally went with the Skulls and ...
Apr
8
The bird gets it
Generally the only time I use the word "ironic" is to point out someone else's misuse of the word...
No it is not ironic that you got two flat tires at the same time, it's just unfortunate.
No it's not ironic that your pet/child shares a name with a celebrity but you didn't plan it that way, it's just a coincidence.
No it's not ironic that you got your master's degree and now work in a field you wanted to be in before you got your master's degree, that's just the way grad school works.
Today I'd like to offer ...
Feb
20
Aloha means Goodbye
Category: enjoy the blog, i'm moving here, in my opinion, training | 1 Comment
Everything about my Hawaii Christmas Vacation is now winding down. Today was the last day of Team Jet cycling clinic, where I was a member of the coaching staff. The title phrase of this post, "Aloha means Goodbye", was printed on the butt of the Team Jet cycling shorts a few years ago... Aloha! I am really going to miss everyone. We rode together 21 times over the past 7 weeks, which, as it turns out, was the perfect amount of time for me to give lots of great advice and get to know everyone without anyone (that I know of) getting tired of me :D .
We ...
Jan
23
Like those gentlemens there, I ask for help!
Category: anthropological research, in my opinion, trials and tribs | 6 Comments
So a couple weeks ago I went to the Ala Moana mall (which was the largest mall in america when it was built) to apply for a job at Banana Republic. Today I went in for my "group interview".
(The only nice thing I have to say about this mall is it's across the street from the Taigraphx office. Other than that... There are sooo many people zombieing around, and so many places just selling utter shit. I can sort of understand when there are soooo many people walking around a giant mall in, say, southern Minneapolis at the current largest mall in america. No offense to Minnesotans at ...
Dec
8
A small financial tale
Category: enjoy the blog, family, in my opinion | 1 Comment
The other day I got a massage, my first real massage since I'd seen Jeff last November. This time I stole one of Ben's massage appointments and I went to Liam at Inewmed, where before I even got to disrobe and relax, I was accused of giving the whole office swine flu! But the last time I was there was October 29, and I didn't get sick until November 11, but they were all sick the week before that, so who is right? Me. Who got who sick? Not me. Actually, looking at a calendar and considering contagion horizons... Inewmed got ME sick!
The massage was pretty good aside from Liam's very depressing conclusion: ...
Nov
6
40 Days till Hawaii
Category: Evils of Ironman, Grad School Applications, Splish, in my opinion | 3 Comments
I've announced a lot of Hawaii trips on this blog over the years. This might be the last one, however - little brother is planning to move off the island and my open invitation to visit whenever I like is moving with him! Anyway, 40 days till the next trip - as usual, of course, I can't wait, it's going to be great, I absolutely can't wait.
In the meanwhile I'm being productive amongst all the rain and darkness here in Seattle. (Chris is trying to insist that September and October haven't been that bad here this year, to which I am insisting he has gone senile. It's ...
Nov
2
In this case "it" is not someone's kid, but is instead Lady Gaga's insidious, insipid single "Poker Face". Eric Cartman went and made it AWESOME. I mean sweet. Just try to disagree with me...
Speaking of mu-zak, I went and bought myself a ticket to see Ghostland Observatory at Showbox SoDo this Friday. The 21+ show is on Friday night, and the all ages show is Saturday. I asked the girl at the box office if one was better than the other. "What kind of question is that? Do you LIKE being at a show with a bunch of high schoolers?" Also, in order to "afford" this ticket (thanks, ...
Oct
30
At What Price
Category: Evils of Ironman, achilles tendinitis, in my opinion, training, trials and tribs | 4 Comments
Well 2010 is officially here! From a training standpoint, that is. I resumed run and strength training at the beginning of the week - a bit sad, I'm running a total of 1.25 miles on the track each day and mixing in some drills as well. So far, my achilles is doing fine and I'm confident that I will stay healthy with proper training. I've found a new (to me) running program that I think will work well for me - here is a link to a description and basic plan for the Hanson's training plan, and here is the Hanson's site, where you can buy training packets, plans, and coaching. I'm excited to try ...
Mar
2
I think I might need one.
Yesterday I went out to do a local 10 mile time trial, to test out my legs and all my new cycling equipment. TT's can kind of suck, they hurt, and this one sucked especially bad. I was gasping like an ancient car and my legs were, I dunno, pick your own simile, just make sure it means "slow".
OK, so it was my first effort of the year, and day two on the new bike. Fine. So it shouldn't have been pretty. But somehow I had hoped that this would be my chance to show up at something and do well. I show up at swimming day in and day out and I am still ...
Feb
6
Staying on-task has benefits. Who knew?!
Category: Neuro1, Nutrition53, in my opinion, triathlon: views from the front lines | 6 Comments
I've been training a lot during these past couple of unemployed months. On some days, I start to think there is no chance I could fit in a job. I'm too busy! But then I realize that those are the days when I let the flexibility of my schedule undermine any sense of urgency I might have about getting things done. You know, "what's the rush" kind of thing. When in reality, if I'd stayed on-task, I'd have time for my imaginary job.
And, equally important: I'd have time to become a better athlete.
Let me explain...
Last year, my workouts would stretch out over the course of the whole day, even on days when I didn't have to schedule my training around ...
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