So, I’ve been using a Crossfit based Ironman training plan, courtesy of my coach Jen, which has a lot of benefits, not the least of which is greatly improving my running music, as the old stuff was WAY too mellow to keep up pace with the interval speeds. Which is likely why I was running [...]
Archive for March, 2010
Ironman Training Update: Math Is Still Hard
Posted in Uncategorized on March 19, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Ironman Training Update: St. Patty’s Day 8k
Posted in Uncategorized on March 14, 2010 | 3 Comments »
When prepping for this race, it occurred to me that I haven’t actually done an official “register and pay money and then show up on time and run with people” race since Ironman Arizona in 2008. This might explain why I spent 30 minutes wondering around trying to find where to rack my bike prior [...]
Scenes from Four Friendships
Posted in Uncategorized on March 8, 2010 | 3 Comments »
One: I’m coming home from a lecture, perhaps Russian Literature or Statistical Modeling with SAS or Ancient Roman History or some other variation of Stop Thinking About Yourself for A Few Hours that are a part of the college experience. I walk in the door to see my roommate Devon cross legged on the coach, [...]
“‘Avatar’ Shouldn’t Win Best Picture” And Other Reasons My Brother Is Wrong
Posted in Uncategorized on March 6, 2010 | 5 Comments »
I’m usually loathe to disagree with my brother Mike. We’re good friends, and get along very well, but we have a tendency to revert to our 7 and 11 year old selves (respectively) when we disagree, and many disagreements tend to end with me frustrated and close to tears and him smirking and say “Ha! [...]
Bonding With Your Teenager
Posted in Uncategorized on March 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The first time my stepdaughter ever commented on my blog, my mind immediately screeched a halt and went “ABORT! ABORT! CHILD READS THIS BLOG! REMOVE ALL MENTIONS OF HER FATHER TALKING ABOUT BOOBS” After carefully reviewing past content and assuring myself there was nothing on her that would be too damaging to her tweenager eyes [...]


