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Day 1 took a bit out of me. Coupled with a five day head cold I needed the break. In town trails proved the perfect solution. Another spectacular weather day made for a flawless ride. A little more traffic on the in town route meant a little slower which was perfect. A few more calories … Read moreFat Camp ’13 – Day 2

Day Four of my head exploding; I blame it on the hmmmm……sketchy guys at the gym over the weekend. With the cold, windy relentless rain Saturday I spent the morning at the gym, as did several others. All the sharing of everything resulted in my picking up something that settled deep in my throat and … Read moreFat Camp ’13 – Day 1

Confirmed a couple days ago that I’ll have a third knee surgery. Coincidentally it’ll be in February as were the other two.  Given the lingering pain and effects in the knee with the previous two I’ve been wondering if the running days are now a thing of the past. Disappointing as I was just beginning … Read moreThird Time a Charm…..or Three Strikes and Out?

What’s the price (cost) of 7.5 miles. So far nine days and counting. It’s not my first injury nor will it be my last; but it ranks among the most selfish, short-sighted and downright stupid.  As happens so often I was running late; I’ll blame it on the 6:30a.m. start combined with the hour it … Read moreSaguaro Labor Day 2012

Eight day totals: 162.5M on the bike                    40.5M on the feet. Thank goodness for a couple bookend travel days. At my age and level of abilities PRs don’t come along unless making up new events and distances. Given that most of the miles were at top end or the days after I’ll go ahead … Read moreWilder & Almanzo 100 Final Wrap