This year’s Ironman Wisconsin race is on Sunday, September 11, 2011, the 10-year anniversary of the 911 attacks on the United States of America. I dedicate my race this year in honor of all you brave service men and women who have sacrificed so much. This event, along with just about everything we do in…
As the clock winds its way down to the start of Ironman Wisconsin, there was time for one last foray in the land of Woodbury; although, there would be little pillaging in this version. Woodbury Days is a city- wide celebration that annually marks the end of the summer for its 30,000 plus residents. The…
As IMWI approaches and the training season winds down, it’s time to ramp up the racing, right? Well, I’m sure if I had a coach they might beg to differ, but in one of the strangest training seasons I have had, why not? ‘Que Sera, Sera’. Besides, it does give me something to blog about.…
We all have our kryptonite; it really should not have come as a surprise to me that mine is the heat and the Sun. In fact, when I was growing up my Mom told me that I was allergic to the sun, I’m not kidding. My Mom would make me come into the house on…
The 35th Anniversary (my 5th) of Grandma’s Marathon took place on Saturday, 18 June, 2011, in Duluth, MN. Duluth. This event known as a world class event with small town charm will always hold a special place for me since it was my first marathon. And now, for the past five years has become an…
Executive SummaryWhat a fabulous weather day in the Twin Cities! Low 80’s, not so humid, brilliant sunshine, little wind, wow! The race results were good, not great, but good. I’m always happy to finish knowing that I gave a solid effort. There was little, if any, left in the tank as I crossed the finish…
We are less than 6 days from the first of three ‘A’ races this season and expectations are high. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s first wrap up May. May was a busy time and the month has flown by like a blur. It has been a strange weather month and most Minnesotans…
The weekend started on Good Friday, I took the day as vacation. The day started early, Alexandra had her 4 month follow-up with Dr. Perra, her spine doctor. In December this past year she was diagnosed with moderately severe Scoliosis. Her curve is on the edge of operable, which is not a good thing. The…
Before we start, I just have to comment about the strapping lad I saw on my way home from work today. Shorts, no shirt, carrying what looked to be a 50+ pound back pack. It’s a nice day here today, sunny, and 40 F (4.4 C)… only in Minnesota, Hooya! During a typical year of…
The clock has struck midnight and it is official; 2011 is here. As we look forward to another year of endurance sports I’m hopeful that you too might join in on the fun. I think the schedule for 2011 is complete. I’m excited about what this year has in store for us. There will be…
