On Friday I drove to Atlanta for the weekend to spend time with family and to participate in the Hot Chocolate 15k. It rained the whole way from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta. My first stop was the Georgia World Congress Center, … Continue reading
I have a friend who I share a birthday with who said we should ride our age on our birthday. The problem with that this year was that I had just gotten out of a boot after several months. Yesterday … Continue reading
Today I attended the American Diabetes Association VIP lunch honoring Red Riders and recognizing Champions for Diabetes. Red Riders are the people who ride with diabetes. Champions have raised at least $500. I am in the Champion category having raised … Continue reading
This week marked a year since the tornado devastated the city of Tuscaloosa and much of the state of Alabama. There were several memorial services and memories of those who were lost. The heroes who assisted were also remembered. Thousands … Continue reading
I began writing this post in July. A few friends read it and said I should not post it. But I have been haunted by Steve Jobs’ words since he died earlier this week, “Your time is limited, so don’t … Continue reading
As some of you already know, today I found out that my Achilles is separated from the bone in the my left heel. The good news is that it is not torn or ruptured. I’m taking bets on how long … Continue reading
Today I completed my third triathlon. That takes me out of the beginner’s ranks and, I guess, into experienced ranks. I don’t feel experienced yet. This was supposed to be my first triathlon but I started getting antsy to do … Continue reading
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My second triathlon is finished. I had fun, improved my time and I’m ready to do another one. Here is my race report. Friday – pre-race I’ve decided that I am basically useless the day before a race. I don’t … Continue reading
This story ends well, just so you know up front. Deep water Sam and I went to the Aquatic Center for the first time today. We have been talking about doing this but just had not gotten over there. The … Continue reading
Yesterday I did not really feel like training. This is just not usual. In fact, I don’t remember a day in the past year that I really haven’t felt like training. Tired, maybe, but not the way I felt yesterday. … Continue reading
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