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…
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…
On Saturday, 19 June 2010, I participated in the 34th running of Grandma’s Marathon along the north shore of Lake Superior from Two Harbors to Duluth, MN. This was my fourth consecutive year participating in this annual event that typically occurs around the summer equinox. Grandma’s will always hold a special place for me since…
The 7th edition of the Buffalo Triathlon was held on Sunday, 06 June, along the shores of Buffalo Lake in Buffalo, MN. The weekend started off on Saturday in Buffalo. My son’s girlfriend, Liz Abbas, had a fundraiser at her parent’s Driving Range, Buffalo GolfMaster’s. Liz is the current Miss City of Lakes and will…
The 8th Annual ‘Spring Classic’ Oakdale Duathlon started on a most spectacular note. The weather on this Ides of May day truly was amazing, blue bird skies, no wind to speak of, and early morning temps in the low 50’s with a high expected of mid 70 F. The race takes place at Lake Elmo…
