Author Archives: Jeff

City of Oaks Marathon Race Report

Sunday morning I woke up 10 minutes before the alarm clock at 4:50 a.m. to a huge crash of thunder.  You’ve got to be kidding me, I thought, as the start time was in 2 hours.  I had already signed … Continue reading

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Last Call

Friday was the last day the pool was open at Lifetime Fitness. On a recent Friday, I went to the pool to get in some nice easy, once a week swimming.  I swim once a week in the off-season to … Continue reading

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The Antique

I wish I could see all of the things my camera can see at night. This past week, Ann and I went to the old family farm to do lots and lots of manual labor, but hopefully also relax and … Continue reading

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Ironman Mont-Tremblant Race Report 2012

Ironman race day is always an amazing experience.  People from all over the world converge on a single location for 140.6 miles of racing.  All walks of life, dozens of languages, men, women, young, and old.  It’s not about all … Continue reading

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The Starting Line

Making it to the starting line is a gift.  We are so close I can hardly stand it.  The bikes are on a truck headed for the mountains of Canada.  We’ve packed enough salt tablets to seriously help out with … Continue reading

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Ironman Mont-Tremblant Race Plan

The following is my race plan as best as I can determine at the moment. Saturday: Check in bike, bags, etc. Dinner – 3p.m.-4p.m Feet up and relaxing by 5p.m Bed – 8p.m. Race Day: Wake: 4a.m. Breakfast – Bagel … Continue reading

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The Road to Ironman Mont-Tremblant

Photo taken recently of the new I-540 just days prior to opening.  I snuck on to the 6 traffic-free lanes of cycling goodness on part of an 85 mile ride. "It’s not the will to win that matters – everyone … Continue reading

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Alpha Cat

13 years is a long time.  Chui “the Alpha Cat” was rescued from the animal shelter by Ann a long time before we even met.  Nearly a decade later, I think of Chui as a dear family member.  Really, just … Continue reading

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Smokin Fast Firecracker Ride

Nothing says the 4th of July like 1000 cyclists screaming past you on the annual Firecracker ride.  This ride has been held every July 4th since I can remember.  It’s great for cyclist of all abilities, and any kind of … Continue reading

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How to choose an Ironman

There are numerous things to consider when choosing an Ironman.     – Location     – Time of year     – Bike course hilly/flat?     – Run hilly/flat?     – Swim Ocean/Lake or Cold/Hot? I ran across this really well done … Continue reading

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