Category Archives: Just for fun

Earth Day 2010

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Jeff

As Triathletes, we are always trying to become faster and more efficient.  Efficiency is the name of the game.  How efficient and how fast can I swim so that I’m not exhausted by the time I get on the bike?  … Continue reading →

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Geese in the flower bed…

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Jeff

  Goose Facts It’s springtime and all kinds of creatures and critters are making their presence known.  Every year the geese come back to the RTP campus to nest.  You never know where the nest is going to be , … Continue reading →

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John Chambers (CEO) Visits RTP

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Jeff

On Thursday, Cisco Systems was celebrating 15 years at the RTP, NC campus.  John Chambers was scheduled to speak at 2 of the 12 buildings on Cisco’s RTP Campus.  Having been in the industry for 10+ years now, I’ve always … Continue reading →

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Ironman Florida (IMFL) training…8 months away

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jeff

February was a great month in terms of building consistency.  Other than missing the 1st workout of the month I was able to follow my training plan exactly. Swim = Blue Bike = Brown Run = Red Orange = Lift … Continue reading →

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2010 Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Challenge

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Jeff

The day started with a quick Warm-up. My warm-up started by warming up the car and clearing the driveway.  Grabbed a quick Drink/Gu and we were off to the race site…..(Lifetime Fitness) SWIM The Swim consisted of an easy 800 … Continue reading →

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Let it snow

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Jeff

Last night snow moved into the area again, which is just really odd for Raleigh.  We have had 3-4 decent snows this year.  Anyway tomorrow calls for a triathlon race simulation to continue my Ironman training for IMFL in November. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Jeff

While on my way to work this morning, I was looking for one of the entrances for the Tobacco Trail, so I could plan a workout for later in the week. You never know what you are going to see … Continue reading →

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Fish-like Swimming

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jeff

One month has gone by since I signed up for IMFL.  As mentioned previously, this will be my first Ironman since IMFL in 2000.  Also, I have only been running for the last 4-5 years to stay in relative shape, … Continue reading →

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Ironman Florida 2010

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Jeff

Today marks the start of another new journey.  My wife and I are both registered for Ironman Florida, November 6th, 2010 !! Online registration opened at noon, the day after the race(Sunday). I hit the General Entry right at noon … Continue reading →

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Marine Corps Marathon, Washington, D.C.

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Jeff

On Oct 25th I completed the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC.  As it has been about 8 years since my last marathon, I was just looking to have a good time.  Washington, DC in October is amazing.  We were … Continue reading →

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