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FINISHER

11/04/2013 10:10
And just like that, it's done.   This past Saturday night I finally crossed the finish line at Ironman Florida in Panama City Beach, FL.  As you know this has been a very long journey that began with a lecture from my cardiologist about the evils of a sedentary lifestyle and cop diet that...

Checking the List

10/26/2013 12:30
I feel like Santa this week.  I have been making lists and checking them more than twice all week.  Although I haven't packed the first thing, my OCD and likeness for lists and post-it notes has made my desk look like an Office Depot has exploded in here.  I have a trip list, a...

A Very Erie Calmness

10/20/2013 17:03
Week one of the Taper is in the books.  Like I previously stated, I never thought I was worthy of this stage in my past endeavors, and this week has been no exception.  With the times and distances dropping allowing the body to repair and rebuild, I've found myself a little board actually...

Fear and Trembling

10/14/2013 09:09
Webster’s defines Tapering as “the practice of reducing exercise in the days just before an important competition. Tapering is customary in many endurance sports, such as the marathon, athletics and swimming. For many athletes, a significant period of tapering is essential for optimal performance....

Monkey Wrenches and Little X's

10/07/2013 13:35
It doesn’t help when you have a severe case of OCD, so bad that you call it “CDO” so that the letters are in the proper order, and you are training for the Ironman.  Plans become a religion, nutrition and counting calories and other things becomes a passion, and being able to place an “X” over...

Perception is a Reality?

10/01/2013 15:03
A while back my good friend Janice took a quick glance at an IM shirt I was wearing that said "DETERMINATION" (where the M is the IM M dot logo) and said "Deter Nation".  I quickly fired back, "No, it says DETERMINATION" to which she repeated herself "Deter Nation".  You'd think after 17...

Brand Loyalty

09/20/2013 13:21
Have you ever thought about what brands you are loyal too and why?  Whether it is a cost factor, quality level, or simply hype and popularity, we are all loyal to a brand of some sort.    I am very loyal to the HIlton line of hotels and on a business trip this week, I achieved their...

Thinking Makes My Head Hurt

09/13/2013 14:19
Well the third triathlon of my personal season is in the books!  As you may recall, this was the one that I was using as a test for the big day.  While I am happy to report that I think I excelled and did better than I expected, it didn't come without some learning along the way. ...

Testing Testing its About to get Interesting!!

09/06/2013 14:48
With one month in the books on the new and improved training plan and two months away from the big day, I stay amazed everytime I get into the pool, climb aboard the bike, or lace up the running shoes at just how well things are coming together.  Some of my best numbers are showing up -...

Doing Epic $h!t

08/31/2013 14:49
It is officially Fall here in Florida.  Unlike our friends in New England or the Pacific Northwest who can feel a change in the air and the anticipation of "Leafers" making their way to see the leaves change, here in Florida we know it is Fall because Dunkin Donuts has brought back their...
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