Monthly Archives: October 2011

Week 1 Summary

OK… so climbing out of bed after I’d fallen asleep cause I woke up remembering I had not done a blog posting has to be one of the weirdest things I could have thought I would do today!  But here … Continue reading

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Kicking and Screaming

Folks, last night’s posting today.  Thanks to @Alasdair_Brown for the fun times at the Wooly (@WoolwichArrow) last night, a few too many pints of cider though for me to write coherently upon arrival home!  And a little rough around the … Continue reading

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Warning shot….

So today started late after another late night last night.  I seem incorrigable these days about getting to bed early.  and I need the rest.  Granted, after Tuesdays when the kids go back to their mum’s house I can sleep … Continue reading

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Back in the pool….

After a VERY late night coming back from the workshop in Toronto (and hitting last call at the pub here in Guelph for a birthday pint) – I rolled out of bed to realize what I thought was my alarm … Continue reading

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A Day of Ups….

Today started so well… the sun was shining, the boys got off to school so well, and I had birthday wishes greeting me by email and facebook before even cracking open my eyes! It continued well when I got home, … Continue reading

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And so it begins…

Completed the official first day of my Ironman training program!  Ironically, it was a “rest day”.  No scheduled cardio.  Just a strength training session.  Seemed inauspicious to start off without ANY cardio, so I did include a warmup run of … Continue reading

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What a Sunday!

Day started early with a superb ride through the local hills with my good buddy Darrell (@dkane_argyle).  Given my fitness level, it was a great thing he was more than willing to drag my sorry behind around the circuit! Legs … Continue reading

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Catching Up With Old Friends

What a day!  Couldn’t have asked for more or better. Rolled out of bed early to meet up with Lori for a run, some stretching (thanks stretching workshop!) and cross-training – followed by a nice protein shake. Fantastic morning.  Expected … Continue reading

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Professional Development Day!

Had a great “day off” with the boys.  We had a nice brunch of scrambled eggs and toast.  And then headed  to the Canadian Heritage Warplane Museum and MEC in Burlington. This evening I was fortunate to participate in a … Continue reading

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Almost there…

So I’ve been working on the site all week, and have accomplished way more than I thought possible.  I managed to get a training program loaded for the first 4 weeks of training starting next Monday – and part of … Continue reading

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