As this las week has ticked by I’ve been getting more and more amped up before my first olympic distance triathlon. I started writing down all the things that came to mind should I forget anything. My race day checklist has come in handy and so I’m sharing it with all of you for free... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 47
For some friends and acquaintances today was not such a great day and so we spent the day helping out and fishing lots of fishing. I know we've all had those days where the main thing keeping us going is the thought that this day must end eventually. Hell I have one every second month.... Continue Reading →
Basic Cycling Etiquette
Alright I get it cycling got cool again a few years ago especially amongst hipsters and then baby boomers which then sorta drove the hipsters away. But it’s actually been and established thing for a while now so if you’re gonna do it, do it right! This post was brought on by a large group... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training Update 8: Half Taper Week and Free Time!
This week was lovely lots of little jobs off the list, less working out to do, no daunting workouts in the schedule, great weather and even fun social stuff. We went to an RC air show, that was cold, but fun, family time and fun time. Also sleeping in time, quitting early time so you... Continue Reading →
Basic Running Etiquette
This post was actually inspired by some kinda crappy cyclists on the trail but I figured runners might need a hand too and the cycling portion will be here on Wednesday, swimmers you’re on your own! Now there are lots of other posts out there on this sort of thing but all we’re missing something... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 46
I took this photo last weekend in the three peninsulas area near Lunnenburg. We were there to visit with a customer and eat some yummy lunch plus we also got to go on a really neat boat ride. It was one of those situations where you take lots of pictures but nothing can really compare... Continue Reading →
Weird Things About Boating Culture
There’s a joke in boating circles that it’s not really a boat but rather a hole in the ocean into which you throw money. But actually it’s not a joke maybe we’ll get into that in another post all the hidden costs of owning a boat and there are a lot but… that’s not what... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training Update 7: Peak Week and Road Bike Repairs
Peak week is over ya’ll so that just leaves the freaking out, meticulous planning and second guessing stage left before training and tapering is officially done. I’m writing this after my Monday night run, usually it’s just add the update for that one and post but you know life. I say that because it already... Continue Reading →
Things that Can Make a Scale Swing
Good or bad lots of people live by the scale. It’s not a bad thing per say we know from research those that successfully control their weight weigh themselves regularly. However you can certainly take it way too far. Once a week is probably healthy too much more or less and you might be over or... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 45
I think most of us already know where our happy place is the thing is we just don't make it a priority to get there. For me it's totally, totally my bike and for honey it's his RC's. I love riding my bike out in the woods all by myself and ideally with no deadline... Continue Reading →