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Getting Old(er)

They say the only things that are inevitable in life are taxes and dying. I suppose you could say you’re dying from the moment you are born. Cells divide and grow. And others die away. Its just biology. Our metamorphosis … Continue reading

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Ironman Mont Tremblant Race Report

As the sun barely squeaks its head above the horizon, the house is quiet. Everyone is asleep, except perhaps me. Why am I awake? Well, every time I change position in bed, my legs complain that I’ve forced them to … Continue reading

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Cobourg Race Pictures Posted

A few weeks late, but here are the pictures from the Cobourg Olympic Triathlon race I competed in a few weeks ago.  I had the privilege of being invited to race with a fabulous group of people – one especially … Continue reading

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An Appeal for Help…

I began a journey 290 days ago towards fulfilling a longterm ambition of mine — to complete an Ironman Triathlon.  In 10 days time, I will have accomplished that goal.  I have worked hard to get to this point.  And … Continue reading

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Guilty, as charged.

Once again, it has been quite some time since I last posted.  No real excuses – except for a busy life and a new schedule where there isn’t that “natural downtime” of the commute to and from work on the … Continue reading

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What is a Friend?

I’ve always known (or at least suspected) I am not the material that makes a good friend.  I don’t say that with some sense of trying to get sympathy or to have people reach out to me with pleasantries and … Continue reading

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Gracious Concerns

I think my last post about having to try to find a way to accomodate training for an Ironman into a “normal busy” lifestyle has solicited more comments than any other. Most are in the form of emails from friends … Continue reading

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Base Week #7 – In Review

I’m a little shocked I’m already done 7 weeks of my base training! I’m now just a little less than 18 weeks (124 days) away from my Ironman in August… and certainly not feeling as though I could run ride  … Continue reading

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Open Your Eyes

We all have that friend.  The one that seems wiser than their age belies.  That seems to constantly have the right piece of advice at the right moment. And is willing to share it, even if it isn’t always what … Continue reading

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A Bag of Hammers

Yes, a bag of hammers is how I feel this morning after a very long day yesterday.  Not that I am complaining.  I really enjoyed the day, all the way through until the 1:00 am crawling into bed… let’s take … Continue reading

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