Category Archives: David Glover

Wisdom wins

It seemed like a good plan but one should really always listen to James Spann.  When he says it is going to be really cold and rain, he is generally right.  This race was not on my plan but I … Continue reading

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Habit: Changing behavior and changing my life

Over the past few weeks I have been reading the book The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. His examples provide a clear description of habit, why we do what we do, and ways to analyze habits if we want … Continue reading

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Reflections on 2012

I’ve been sick for over a week so I haven’t had a chance to blog. I have thought about the past year and the one to come, however.  In this post I want to do a bit of reflection. Goals … Continue reading

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Opportunity, a year later

Last summer after I tore my hamstring two people told me that I would find opportunities in my injury. I don’t remember who told me that but I can narrow it down to the likely candidates. A month after that … Continue reading

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Generous spirits and Angels among us: Luray (Post 4)

I don’t really remember a time in my life when I was not aware of the concept that there are angels around us, watching over us, protecting us. Likewise, I have been surrounded by people who have generous spirits and … Continue reading

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Life is Poetry: Sprint Triathlon, Luray (Post 3)

When our relay team came together, Ann Erker Nicocelli wrote that sometimes life gives us poetry. Our team was definitely poetry and beauty. Ann, Vickie Daniel Singer and I came together to do the Luray Sprint this year. We all … Continue reading

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International distance: Luray (Post 2)

The International distance triathlon takes place on Saturday morning at Luray.  The race consists of a 1.5km swim, 41 km bike, and 10k run.  I decided to register for this race after my failed attempt at Buster Britton and when I became … Continue reading

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2 Races and a Wedding: A week in Luray, VA (post 1)

Last week I traveled to Luray, Virginia to participate in the Luray International and Sprint triathlon and to attend a wedding. I have several posts about the week and thought I would have them done by now.  So, over the … Continue reading

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Measuring progress, gaining perspective

Progress can be measured in several ways.  Some of them involve numbers, charts, and standards or benchmarks while others involve accomplishments.  This morning I willingly faced a measure that involved a number – percent of body fat.  We had not … Continue reading

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Balance: Getting back on the bike

My next goal is to get back on my road  bike. Today I went to Velo City and Mark put my clip pedals back on the bike for me. Prior to surgery I had gotten used to these pedals and … Continue reading

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