Showing posts with label Humor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Humor. Show all posts
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
BIC Cristal For Her Ball Pen
It may not be triathlon related, but it's pretty entertaining.
I guess BIC saw the nitch to fill with pens for women.
Introducing, "BIC Cristal For Her Ball Pen"
So, if this isn't somewhat insulting enough, the funny part comes when you start reading the reviews. Personally, I like the following.
"My 17 year old daughter was Valedictorian of her senior class, got straight As in math and science, and received a full academic scholarship to an Ivy League school. But she couldn't sew, iron or make a pot roast to save her life. She also had no sense of smart fashion or any interest in her appearance whatsoever. I was beginning to think she'd never meet a husband and have babies. And if she did, how would she cook for them?
One night, while standing in line at the drugstore waiting to pay for my Oil of Olay face cream, I spotted a package of BIC Cristal for Her ballpoint pens. Maybe, just maybe, this was the answer to my prayers. I bought three packs and drove home breathless with excitement. As usual, my daughter was at the library studying for the LSATs. I quickly replaced every pen throughout the house with a BIC Cristal.
The next morning, I came downstairs to find--miracle of miracles--my daughter wearing my grandmother's apron and baking scones! She had some last minute paperwork to finish before turning in her Master's dissertation, and grabbed one of the BIC Cristals I'd strategically placed in her bureau drawer. "Mom, she said, I just felt so ALIVE holding that pink sparkly pen in my hand!" ....The rest, as they say, is history.
Today, I'm happy to report that my daughter is a wonderful homemaker! She's been happily married to our son-in-law, Bubba, for nearly 8 months and they're expecting their first baby any moment now. She gave up all of those silly "career" notions and now focuses on what's important: pleasing her husband and making as many babies as she can humanly handle. She also wears bows in her hair and makes a simply divine quiche that would give even Martha Stewart a run for her money. She and the other wives in the neighborhood recently started a Danielle Steel book club. They take notes using only BIC Cristal for Her pens.
Thanks, BIC, for saving my daughter's life"
That was just one of the 1,150 customer reviews.
Now that's funny.
I guess BIC saw the nitch to fill with pens for women.
Introducing, "BIC Cristal For Her Ball Pen"
"My 17 year old daughter was Valedictorian of her senior class, got straight As in math and science, and received a full academic scholarship to an Ivy League school. But she couldn't sew, iron or make a pot roast to save her life. She also had no sense of smart fashion or any interest in her appearance whatsoever. I was beginning to think she'd never meet a husband and have babies. And if she did, how would she cook for them?
One night, while standing in line at the drugstore waiting to pay for my Oil of Olay face cream, I spotted a package of BIC Cristal for Her ballpoint pens. Maybe, just maybe, this was the answer to my prayers. I bought three packs and drove home breathless with excitement. As usual, my daughter was at the library studying for the LSATs. I quickly replaced every pen throughout the house with a BIC Cristal.
The next morning, I came downstairs to find--miracle of miracles--my daughter wearing my grandmother's apron and baking scones! She had some last minute paperwork to finish before turning in her Master's dissertation, and grabbed one of the BIC Cristals I'd strategically placed in her bureau drawer. "Mom, she said, I just felt so ALIVE holding that pink sparkly pen in my hand!" ....The rest, as they say, is history.
Today, I'm happy to report that my daughter is a wonderful homemaker! She's been happily married to our son-in-law, Bubba, for nearly 8 months and they're expecting their first baby any moment now. She gave up all of those silly "career" notions and now focuses on what's important: pleasing her husband and making as many babies as she can humanly handle. She also wears bows in her hair and makes a simply divine quiche that would give even Martha Stewart a run for her money. She and the other wives in the neighborhood recently started a Danielle Steel book club. They take notes using only BIC Cristal for Her pens.
Thanks, BIC, for saving my daughter's life"
That was just one of the 1,150 customer reviews.
Now that's funny.
Monday, October 3, 2011
96 Hours of Adrenaline
It's a new event that starts in Kansas City, takes you thousands of miles to Los Angeles, and ends back in Kansas City. You will drive, fly, run, swim and walk for 4 days straight and whenever you are awake, you have to keep track of a 3 and a 1 year old child that you have to take with you and bring back to Kansas City ALIVE and uninjured. Sounds like a daunting task, doesn't it?
The odd thing is, parents do this ALL THE TIME! Good grief how do they do it? I was a little leery of missing out on some training days, but managing small children at beaches and amusement parks required amounts of physical endurance I didn't know I had and I'm still recovering!
And here is the top 5 ways a family trip will prepare you for your next ironman race:
The odd thing is, parents do this ALL THE TIME! Good grief how do they do it? I was a little leery of missing out on some training days, but managing small children at beaches and amusement parks required amounts of physical endurance I didn't know I had and I'm still recovering!
And here is the top 5 ways a family trip will prepare you for your next ironman race:
- While your wife will manage the kids and a diaper bag, you will get strength and endurance training by carrying your luggage in a transition bag backpack, your wife's bag, and 3 smaller bags for the kids. You must carry these on the plane, through the plane, throw them on the overheads (down the isle from your seats since everyone put their stuff in the front bins) and then carry them off.
- Organization. Your planning skills will be put to the test to make sure you have all you need for 4 days AND all your 2 kids will need for 4 days. You will need to pack your gear as such to get to the liquids (for YOU and KIDS) and any computers at security WITHOUT holding up the line for 30 minutes. Did you bring enough diapers? Bring enough formula? Bring snacks? Bring enough changes of clothes? Bring the right clothes for the weather? Bring a stroller to lessen the load for item #1?
- Patience. Triathletes are known for a lack of patience at times on race day. So many are tempted to get on the bike and just GO GO GO and "burn their matches" or not "save their legs" for the run, or whatever your cliche is. You can't blow your patience in the first leg of the flight out. If you lose it day 1, you're done and the kids will take over. Pace yourself. Manage expectations and get plenty of rest in the days before so you are prepared to manage the trip. If you are done on day one, that's not fair for your spouse when they need a break. Don't go all out, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
- Nutrition. BRING SOMETHING TO EAT! Unless you want oversalted and overpriced airport food, bring snacks. TSA are a uptight group, but they do allow snacks! Don't bring a bunch of sugar and candy, though. Sure, it's all happy and hyper at first but a sugar crash is ugly, and that's just the adults. Sugar only gets you so far. Nutrition will get you to the finish line or destroy you. Don't forget hydration. If you're dehydrated and trying to entertain a 3 year old and 1 year old for a 2 hours flight in a tiny 3 seat isle and dehydrated, then all you want to do is sleep and zone out and let the kids scream and cry. Stay in the game and give your body what it needs to function.
- Have a plan. If you get to your destination and don't have at least a loose game plan, you will be playing catch-up the entire time. What's more fun than flying for 6 hours to get somewhere and waste 2 or 3 hours trying to entertain kids while you are trying to figure out what you are going to do? Not much. Race day will be upon you before you know it. Be ready. Don't be loosey goosey!
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| Cousin Claire (tall) and R2 with Jessie - happy kids = happy trip |
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Seasons are changing, it's time for a trainer haiku
Summer now relents
morning too chilly outside
trainer true friend now
Ya? Did I get it right?
morning too chilly outside
trainer true friend now
Ya? Did I get it right?
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Had to share a goat story
Got Goat?
No, that's not a spam headline.
Just saw this on my work classifieds... had to share. Enjoy.
No, that's not a spam headline.
Just saw this on my work classifieds... had to share. Enjoy.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Jingle in July and some parental humor!
Every parent needs to read this book. Every page of it rings true and it says what ALL of us have thought at one time or another...
The "Go the F**k to Sleep" Book
KANSAS CITY EVENTS
Just a final reminder that online registration for the Jingle in July 5K run/walk at Worlds of Fun ends this Wednesday (7/20) at 6 p.m.! The run/walk - the only run to take place entirely on the grounds of Worlds of Fun - is Saturday (7/23) at 7 a.m.
Register at http://www.jingleinjuly.org/!
In-person registration will still be available at packet pickup dates, times and locations - check the "Packet Pickup" tab on the web site for details - but early registration is recommended.
Worried about the heat? The hub of activity will be a cool, sheltered, shaded area. There will be plenty of ice cold drinks before, during and after the run while parts of the route itself will be shaded and misted.
Jingle in July, a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation, is part of the popular Jingle Bell Run series. Thank you for your previous involvement with the Foundation, and we hope to see you on Saturday!
The "Go the F**k to Sleep" Book
KANSAS CITY EVENTS
Just a final reminder that online registration for the Jingle in July 5K run/walk at Worlds of Fun ends this Wednesday (7/20) at 6 p.m.! The run/walk - the only run to take place entirely on the grounds of Worlds of Fun - is Saturday (7/23) at 7 a.m.
Register at http://www.jingleinjuly.org/!
In-person registration will still be available at packet pickup dates, times and locations - check the "Packet Pickup" tab on the web site for details - but early registration is recommended.
Worried about the heat? The hub of activity will be a cool, sheltered, shaded area. There will be plenty of ice cold drinks before, during and after the run while parts of the route itself will be shaded and misted.
Jingle in July, a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation, is part of the popular Jingle Bell Run series. Thank you for your previous involvement with the Foundation, and we hope to see you on Saturday!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Walking on the wild side
Dr Evil - "At the age of [34] a Zoroastrian named Vilma ritualistically shaved my [chest and arms]. There really is nothing like a shorn [chest and arms]... it's breathtaking- I highly suggest you try it." - Source
If you missed the reference, I'm talking about the habit of triathletes shaving body hair. Now, women already shave (usually) so it's nothing new, but guys on the other hand... not so much.
I admit I've taken to shaving chest hair. Due to wearing temp tats for races this year, I need to shave arms and legs to avoid pulling hair out later when I take them off. I've tried with the arms and it's definitely a new feeling. You don't realize how much sensory input you get from arm hair until you lose it! Plus I'm colder more often just sitting around. Odd.
The theory and rumor for this oddity for guys is lessening resistance in water and if you crash, less problems with scabs and hair in them. Other than that... I have trouble seeing the real advantage (other than in the nether regions for chafing and what not).
Any thoughts out there?
I admit I've taken to shaving chest hair. Due to wearing temp tats for races this year, I need to shave arms and legs to avoid pulling hair out later when I take them off. I've tried with the arms and it's definitely a new feeling. You don't realize how much sensory input you get from arm hair until you lose it! Plus I'm colder more often just sitting around. Odd.
The theory and rumor for this oddity for guys is lessening resistance in water and if you crash, less problems with scabs and hair in them. Other than that... I have trouble seeing the real advantage (other than in the nether regions for chafing and what not).
Any thoughts out there?
Monday, May 9, 2011
Get er done
Kicked off Monday morning with a Threshold run which I have been missing for a few weeks. It was the odd man out workout. Aside from GI issues and wanting to barf, it was pretty epic.
I bought into Threshold runs back in August last year when we had Chris Legh speak at a packet pickup for Jackson County Triathlon. It was one of his staples to stay fast and after setting new PR's for 10k and 1/2 marathon this year, I'm buying in.
I feel the need, the need for speed!
But, if you think I'm full of bunk, check out this blog posting tauting the virtues of lactate threshold work.
TRAINING
Hit the 10 hour mark last week. It took some coordinating and lack of sleep, but got every workout but one in last week that I wanted! It included a nice ride to the gym, swim and ride home. Got a workout in and saved like $10 of gas to drive there and back! Sadly, to maintain energy after the ride/swim/ride to jump on yard work, I downed a Mountain Dew Live Wire mixed with 5 hour energy. Great recovery.... NOT. But it staved off the coma feeling later from fatigue and I was able to mow, weed eat, move some rocks, clean dog poo, mulch, weed and some other stuff while keeping track of a 3 year old. (Wee Man was hanging out with Nena for the afternoon).
Stats
Biking : 80.65 miles
Running : 20.33 miles
Swimming : 7500 yards
Soccer : 48 minutes
Total : 10:54 hours
FAMILY
And finally, happy belated Mother's day out there! What did I get my wife, you ask? Well, let me tell you it was a pure treat! I took responsibility of watching the kids (with the help of my mom and mother-in-law) and gave my wife a well deserved.... day at work. She worked like a lot of weekends. But, as some of you parents know, sometimes work can be a nice change of pace from kid duty. So, ya she was slaving away for 13 hours but didn't have to tend to kids the whole time.
Do I believe that's a real treat? No. But you do what you can to find humor in the day-to-day!
I bought into Threshold runs back in August last year when we had Chris Legh speak at a packet pickup for Jackson County Triathlon. It was one of his staples to stay fast and after setting new PR's for 10k and 1/2 marathon this year, I'm buying in.
I feel the need, the need for speed!
But, if you think I'm full of bunk, check out this blog posting tauting the virtues of lactate threshold work.
TRAINING
Hit the 10 hour mark last week. It took some coordinating and lack of sleep, but got every workout but one in last week that I wanted! It included a nice ride to the gym, swim and ride home. Got a workout in and saved like $10 of gas to drive there and back! Sadly, to maintain energy after the ride/swim/ride to jump on yard work, I downed a Mountain Dew Live Wire mixed with 5 hour energy. Great recovery.... NOT. But it staved off the coma feeling later from fatigue and I was able to mow, weed eat, move some rocks, clean dog poo, mulch, weed and some other stuff while keeping track of a 3 year old. (Wee Man was hanging out with Nena for the afternoon).
Stats
Biking : 80.65 miles
Running : 20.33 miles
Swimming : 7500 yards
Soccer : 48 minutes
Total : 10:54 hours
FAMILY
And finally, happy belated Mother's day out there! What did I get my wife, you ask? Well, let me tell you it was a pure treat! I took responsibility of watching the kids (with the help of my mom and mother-in-law) and gave my wife a well deserved.... day at work. She worked like a lot of weekends. But, as some of you parents know, sometimes work can be a nice change of pace from kid duty. So, ya she was slaving away for 13 hours but didn't have to tend to kids the whole time.
Do I believe that's a real treat? No. But you do what you can to find humor in the day-to-day!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Nice One
If you have yet to read your GU email newsletter, don't read this post!
If you have, that was a good one. They had me going... topical GU! That would be awesome to not worry about stomach issues and get the calories you need. But... I've NEVER heard of ANYONE trying to come up with that and their announcement starts going off the wall.
But, it was a good April Fool's joke!
If you have, that was a good one. They had me going... topical GU! That would be awesome to not worry about stomach issues and get the calories you need. But... I've NEVER heard of ANYONE trying to come up with that and their announcement starts going off the wall.
But, it was a good April Fool's joke!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Speak Trek, Speak
Thanks for that hard riding today
Yo, this is a public blog, you need to be more specific when you say junk like that or I'm cutting you off from my blog.
Dude, seriously? Just saying it was AWESOME to get outside over lunch and ride outside! Wanker.
Ya, that's what I'm talking about! Beats riding the trainer!
No doubt. I especially hate the trainer because you leave me on that thing all winter. Why can't I get a nice spot like the wife to sleep on? Be honest, if you had your way I'd get to sleep in the bed!
Yo that's a conversation not meant for online! Last warning.
Just sayin, we need more 60 degree days! It was all good until that old biddy in a HUGE Buick thought it was ok to cut us off to get to a mail box drop instead of waiting the extra 5 seconds for us to pass.
True that. It's probably hard to see through the wrap around visor she was wearing that she calls her "sunglasses".
We need to do that again!
You said it!
PS - Don't forget to get in on the GIVEAWAY below!
Thanks for that hard riding today
Yo, this is a public blog, you need to be more specific when you say junk like that or I'm cutting you off from my blog.
Dude, seriously? Just saying it was AWESOME to get outside over lunch and ride outside! Wanker.
Ya, that's what I'm talking about! Beats riding the trainer!
No doubt. I especially hate the trainer because you leave me on that thing all winter. Why can't I get a nice spot like the wife to sleep on? Be honest, if you had your way I'd get to sleep in the bed!
Yo that's a conversation not meant for online! Last warning.
Just sayin, we need more 60 degree days! It was all good until that old biddy in a HUGE Buick thought it was ok to cut us off to get to a mail box drop instead of waiting the extra 5 seconds for us to pass.
True that. It's probably hard to see through the wrap around visor she was wearing that she calls her "sunglasses".
We need to do that again!
You said it!
PS - Don't forget to get in on the GIVEAWAY below!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
So Little Time, So Much to Post About
Training, Product Reviews, Blog Updates and Giveaways.... so much to do and not enough time. Story of my life but the "day job" and family trump the blogosphere for today!
Did you hear about Alberto Contador getting popped for doping? Tainted meat was his defense... and that's my defense for bad gas under the covers at night.
Meantime, enjoy this text correction conversation:
Did you hear about Alberto Contador getting popped for doping? Tainted meat was his defense... and that's my defense for bad gas under the covers at night.
Meantime, enjoy this text correction conversation:
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Feels like Thursday
Ever have one of those days where you just can't remember what day it is? I keep thinking it's Thursday, not Wednesday. Kind of screwed me up for some meetings and what not, but it's all good.
TRAINING
Last week was solid. I was pretty happy with the way the week flowed and find it hard to chill out for a recovery week. I even took today off for rest (GASP!) and just can't stop feeling guilty. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind resting, but just feels odd.
KC Groundhog run coming up Sunday. I'm shooting for a PR for the 10k. I think my best is around 48 minutes. "That's not all that impressive" you may say, but hey, it's my PR. BUT, that was 2 years ago when I was around 185. Saturday after my battle with the snow I was at 169 (ya, minus proper hydration). Aiming for 175 race day. Go strong or go home, right? (eh, for you Canadians).
I also was grateful to get outside for running last weekend, but, I do enjoy treadmill work like this Active.com article. Changes it up and you can control so much more on the treadmill.
EXAMINER
Latest stories include a look at Lance Armstrong and what he brings to the Triathlon table
Kansas City events for this weekend
I find myself daydreaming about the upcoming season at the same time hoping I'm up to the task of continuing to PR my races. Never want to go backwards, you know?
ps - more funny phone text auto corrections:
TRAINING
Last week was solid. I was pretty happy with the way the week flowed and find it hard to chill out for a recovery week. I even took today off for rest (GASP!) and just can't stop feeling guilty. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind resting, but just feels odd.
KC Groundhog run coming up Sunday. I'm shooting for a PR for the 10k. I think my best is around 48 minutes. "That's not all that impressive" you may say, but hey, it's my PR. BUT, that was 2 years ago when I was around 185. Saturday after my battle with the snow I was at 169 (ya, minus proper hydration). Aiming for 175 race day. Go strong or go home, right? (eh, for you Canadians).
I also was grateful to get outside for running last weekend, but, I do enjoy treadmill work like this Active.com article. Changes it up and you can control so much more on the treadmill.
EXAMINER
Latest stories include a look at Lance Armstrong and what he brings to the Triathlon table
Kansas City events for this weekend
I find myself daydreaming about the upcoming season at the same time hoping I'm up to the task of continuing to PR my races. Never want to go backwards, you know?
ps - more funny phone text auto corrections:
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Snow-namee 2011
Weather Channel is blowing up with alerts about the snow coming in tomorrow. Possible 5 to 7 inches of snow! Better get to the store and stock up, right? Alert level Red! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!
Ok, maybe a little overboard but news picks this up and KC shuts down. They cancelled some schools today because it misted yesterday and got to freezing by morning... causing SOME slick spots... SOME. I'm sure all schools will be cancelled on the threat of snow.
Wimps.
TRAINING
2 days of getting up early enough for the gym. Woo hoo. The snow tomorrow isn't suppose to hit until afternoon so not enough motivation to get in early. Still plan to ride and swim in the AM.
So far this week:
20 miles cycling
6 miles running
3500 yards swimming
Going the right direction.
But, I do notice I'm a bit pasty and pale these days. I think the past 3 weeks have all been indoor training. Blek. I need the outdoors asap!
SPORTS
Anyone else see that KU basketball game last night? They killed Baylor when everyone was thinking KU was due for a loss. Ya, keep thinking that.
SURVEY
So, I shave my chest and back for tri season.... should I shave my legs? I NEVER have and not sure if it's really a necessity. Just seeing what everyone else does out there.
Ok, maybe a little overboard but news picks this up and KC shuts down. They cancelled some schools today because it misted yesterday and got to freezing by morning... causing SOME slick spots... SOME. I'm sure all schools will be cancelled on the threat of snow.
Wimps.
TRAINING
2 days of getting up early enough for the gym. Woo hoo. The snow tomorrow isn't suppose to hit until afternoon so not enough motivation to get in early. Still plan to ride and swim in the AM.
So far this week:
20 miles cycling
6 miles running
3500 yards swimming
Going the right direction.
But, I do notice I'm a bit pasty and pale these days. I think the past 3 weeks have all been indoor training. Blek. I need the outdoors asap!
SPORTS
Anyone else see that KU basketball game last night? They killed Baylor when everyone was thinking KU was due for a loss. Ya, keep thinking that.
SURVEY
So, I shave my chest and back for tri season.... should I shave my legs? I NEVER have and not sure if it's really a necessity. Just seeing what everyone else does out there.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Rolling into the Holidays!
So does everyone notice the earlier and earlier start of Christmas? Halloween is an afterthought these days. September marked the appearance of Christmas decorations at my local Target store. 2 weeks ago people on my street started putting up lights... and turning them on at night. Thanksgiving hasn't even happened yet!? Wow. I sort of gave in. Trying to get the lights up before we head for a cold spell, I started last night. Half done. Half baked... however you want to look at it.
I did head out for a sale at Toys R Us that was across the street from one of our large malls. The traffic was insane. Here's a phone that doesn't do it justice. Traffic was backed up 2 miles onto the highway for the exit to the mall. Ridiculous. I stay online for my shopping.
Bike Crank Recall
FALKEETRIATHLON
New sponsor added! Grease Monkey Wipes! I'm looking forward to ordering some and trying them out at home. If nothing else, they have a sweet logo! 50% off to FalkeeTriathlon Athletes - looking to add more athletes by the way.
To celebrate, check out their latest sale!
** NOTICE ** - I have added an email list to the right below my profile. If you would like to get in on a monthly email newsletter or notice when a deal comes along from a sponsor or affiliate like Grease Monkey Wipes, sign up. I create the emails so I will not litter it with links and ads (I'm not sure how many ads Bravenet puts in the email automatically). Sign up, and you get an email from me! How sweet is that? More personal communication from ME! How can you ask for more???? You can't! Sign up!
FAMILY
Liam... oh Liam. Back in the hospital AGAIN last Friday through Sunday. It's hard to get a life again or have anything resembling a schedule with Liam having his issues. We took him in for one thing and they kept him for another, making him worse. We got him to a point they would let us go and unless it's an emergency, we are not going back. Hospitals are good and all, but sometimes they do more harm than good.
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Peyton Manning showed up! Thanks to the Patriots for pasting 21 on the Colts early to make them stop running.
I went 3-0 for the weekend for all of my leagues and two I'm sitting good for the playoffs. One of my yahoo leagues I'm going to need to keep winning and I'll need some help to make the playoffs. At least it pays for high score for the week that I have won a few times, almost covering entry fee.
I did head out for a sale at Toys R Us that was across the street from one of our large malls. The traffic was insane. Here's a phone that doesn't do it justice. Traffic was backed up 2 miles onto the highway for the exit to the mall. Ridiculous. I stay online for my shopping.
TRAINING
Got in 7 hours last week. Only got in one swim which isn't my plan. I still would like 2 to 3 swims a week. As usual, matters on the home front rendered me out of commission to swim over lunch. More on that later.
And... trainer season is in full effect. It is encouraging that my speed is up from last year. Of course, I have been able to stay outside longer this year so I'm sure that helps with cycling legs. Hoping to get out over a lunch this week before we hit below 20 at night around these parts.
I'm still shooting for 3 runs a week. Short - fast tempo, medium with threshold sprints and a long slow/medium tempo run. So far so good. Pace is still up but the cold morning temps dip into my energy stores and take a little out of me.
EXAMINER
Thanks for ThanksgivingBike Crank Recall
FALKEETRIATHLON
New sponsor added! Grease Monkey Wipes! I'm looking forward to ordering some and trying them out at home. If nothing else, they have a sweet logo! 50% off to FalkeeTriathlon Athletes - looking to add more athletes by the way.
To celebrate, check out their latest sale!
** NOTICE ** - I have added an email list to the right below my profile. If you would like to get in on a monthly email newsletter or notice when a deal comes along from a sponsor or affiliate like Grease Monkey Wipes, sign up. I create the emails so I will not litter it with links and ads (I'm not sure how many ads Bravenet puts in the email automatically). Sign up, and you get an email from me! How sweet is that? More personal communication from ME! How can you ask for more???? You can't! Sign up!
FAMILY
Liam... oh Liam. Back in the hospital AGAIN last Friday through Sunday. It's hard to get a life again or have anything resembling a schedule with Liam having his issues. We took him in for one thing and they kept him for another, making him worse. We got him to a point they would let us go and unless it's an emergency, we are not going back. Hospitals are good and all, but sometimes they do more harm than good.
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Peyton Manning showed up! Thanks to the Patriots for pasting 21 on the Colts early to make them stop running.
I went 3-0 for the weekend for all of my leagues and two I'm sitting good for the playoffs. One of my yahoo leagues I'm going to need to keep winning and I'll need some help to make the playoffs. At least it pays for high score for the week that I have won a few times, almost covering entry fee.
Stay tuned for a review of The-Regimen!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday already? Where does the weekend go??
I know where the weekend went! At home with the kiddos! Emily is working weekends a lot these days which puts me on kiddo patrol all weekend. I'm not toting the flag that I'm all that and a bag of chips for wrangling kids all weekend, since Emily does is most of the week while I'm at work, but it was a larger experiment to see how this would work.
TRAINING
I managed to get most of what I wanted in last week during the week. I utilized a lot of my lunches for runs and rides. It means less time taking it easy over lunch, but I guess you have to manage your priorities.
So, not much happened this weekend training wise. I did a session of The-Regimen and played soccer Sunday night. Most was captured during the week so basically it was two days of off days for the weekend. It was hard not going bonkers and feeling lazy. I'm sure my joints didn't mind.
I also find it interesting to read about everyone's "off-season". I kind of took a departure from that line of thinking. I've heard the saying it takes 3 weeks to build a habit and 3 days to break it. Now, that probably doesn't apply in bad habits, but like getting up at 4:30am during the week... it doesn't take me long to get out of that. I think if I changed my habits and took time off, it would be a tall order to get back on board. Plus, I enjoy the training, just not the cold.
I do see it as a food "off-season". Cakes, cookies, candy... with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas it would be depressing to miss all the goodies. I just take most in moderation and keep around 180 for the winter. We'll see how that goes!
EXAMINER ARTICLES
Just got one for a recall on Giant Mountain Bikes
FAMILY
Like I mentioned, it was dad duty this weekend. I think I did pretty good. Even took BOTH kids to Wal Mart for food and stuff Saturday!! I tried church last weekend and that was so-so. But Liam slept and Riah was awesome! Played in the cart building towers of boxes of food. I have no idea how but the cart would suddenly jerk to the left and the tower would crash back into the cart... odd. =)
I can't praise my daughter enough these days. She was super awesome all weekend, only 2 little moments and super helpful with Liam. Hopefully this keeps up and they have a good sibling relationship... you know, instead of the ones where they try and kill each other!
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Peyton Manning is killing me. I have him in two leagues... only like 8 points. Won one game and leading two but probably not after Monday night. He's killing me.
REAL FOOTBALL
Chiefs are killing me too! 49-29 loss to the Donkeys (sorry about the slur to you CO peeps that like them). Ever since watching Elway take them apart, I just don't like em. But the Chiefs I think are showing what they really are for the year. Better than 4-12 from last year, but that's just it, better. They are on the brink of good but that's about it. A lot of people were talking AFC champs and playoff home games and all kinds of non-sense. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Chiefs fan but also a realist. I'm happy with 8-8 or better after 5 sad years. If they do better, great. But by no means do I expect anything better this year. They were 4-12, 2-14, and 4-12 before this. You don't go from that to 14-2 and the super bowl. Sorry. "They were who we thought they were!"
And, for you Monday Funday people out there, some humor for the beginning of the week! Something to look forward to with Liam!
TRAINING
I managed to get most of what I wanted in last week during the week. I utilized a lot of my lunches for runs and rides. It means less time taking it easy over lunch, but I guess you have to manage your priorities.
So, not much happened this weekend training wise. I did a session of The-Regimen and played soccer Sunday night. Most was captured during the week so basically it was two days of off days for the weekend. It was hard not going bonkers and feeling lazy. I'm sure my joints didn't mind.
I do see it as a food "off-season". Cakes, cookies, candy... with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas it would be depressing to miss all the goodies. I just take most in moderation and keep around 180 for the winter. We'll see how that goes!
EXAMINER ARTICLES
Just got one for a recall on Giant Mountain Bikes
FAMILY
Like I mentioned, it was dad duty this weekend. I think I did pretty good. Even took BOTH kids to Wal Mart for food and stuff Saturday!! I tried church last weekend and that was so-so. But Liam slept and Riah was awesome! Played in the cart building towers of boxes of food. I have no idea how but the cart would suddenly jerk to the left and the tower would crash back into the cart... odd. =)
I can't praise my daughter enough these days. She was super awesome all weekend, only 2 little moments and super helpful with Liam. Hopefully this keeps up and they have a good sibling relationship... you know, instead of the ones where they try and kill each other!
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Peyton Manning is killing me. I have him in two leagues... only like 8 points. Won one game and leading two but probably not after Monday night. He's killing me.
REAL FOOTBALL
Chiefs are killing me too! 49-29 loss to the Donkeys (sorry about the slur to you CO peeps that like them). Ever since watching Elway take them apart, I just don't like em. But the Chiefs I think are showing what they really are for the year. Better than 4-12 from last year, but that's just it, better. They are on the brink of good but that's about it. A lot of people were talking AFC champs and playoff home games and all kinds of non-sense. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Chiefs fan but also a realist. I'm happy with 8-8 or better after 5 sad years. If they do better, great. But by no means do I expect anything better this year. They were 4-12, 2-14, and 4-12 before this. You don't go from that to 14-2 and the super bowl. Sorry. "They were who we thought they were!"
And, for you Monday Funday people out there, some humor for the beginning of the week! Something to look forward to with Liam!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Too Good Not to Share
So, if you have not heard, Ironman just announced the IRONMAN ACCESS membership.
Here's a brief OVERVIEW.
To go long with that, @SKDickey on twitter tweeted the following link:
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7478523/?ref=nf
Now, I'm not all out bashing on IM, but they are pushing the envelope and that video was pretty damn funny!
Here's a brief OVERVIEW.
To go long with that, @SKDickey on twitter tweeted the following link:
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7478523/?ref=nf
Now, I'm not all out bashing on IM, but they are pushing the envelope and that video was pretty damn funny!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
What day is it?
It feels like a weekend day... took today off to be home with the new addition. He's home, doing good and keeping us up! My wife has been great trying to keep him under control at night so I can sleep and take on our 2 year old all day (sleeps all day, parties all night like he's in college already). The triathlon blog is more like the kiddo blog these days. Here's the latest shot of him hamming it up from our photographer (and college friend) www.photographybybrandi.com- does GREAT WORK!:
Peed on me 3 times before we got this shot. Stinker.
Trying to keep things "normal" but that's hard to do while trying to keep up with work on a limited basis and a newborn added to a toddler (sick one at that) at home. Tack on training and I'm toast. Managed 7 hours last week but a lot was spent on the bike trainer and treadmill in case reinforcements were needed on the home front.
The snooze button is killing me as well. With spotty sleep these days it's hard to get up at 4:30am to run or bike (forget swimming at the moment). Made it up today for a bike ride so hopefully we can keep it up. I'm aiming for the KC marathon as a consolation to missing the Branson 1/2 IM I had to back out of last weekend so i need to get a couple distance runs in... THAT should be interesting.
I also competed in a consolation event this weekend... punt, pass and kick for adults. You read that right! Kicked and punted in high school but they didn't let us wear cleats so it was a little rough. But hey, 9th out of 27 isn't horrible after not touching a football for like 4 years!
And, a friend sent me a link to a "do's and don'ts" website for some learnin on how to handle babies... thought I'd share the important tips.
Here's my latest Examiner article about the Fourmile Fire and the Boulder Marathon.
Peed on me 3 times before we got this shot. Stinker.
Trying to keep things "normal" but that's hard to do while trying to keep up with work on a limited basis and a newborn added to a toddler (sick one at that) at home. Tack on training and I'm toast. Managed 7 hours last week but a lot was spent on the bike trainer and treadmill in case reinforcements were needed on the home front.
The snooze button is killing me as well. With spotty sleep these days it's hard to get up at 4:30am to run or bike (forget swimming at the moment). Made it up today for a bike ride so hopefully we can keep it up. I'm aiming for the KC marathon as a consolation to missing the Branson 1/2 IM I had to back out of last weekend so i need to get a couple distance runs in... THAT should be interesting.
I also competed in a consolation event this weekend... punt, pass and kick for adults. You read that right! Kicked and punted in high school but they didn't let us wear cleats so it was a little rough. But hey, 9th out of 27 isn't horrible after not touching a football for like 4 years!
And, a friend sent me a link to a "do's and don'ts" website for some learnin on how to handle babies... thought I'd share the important tips.
Here's my latest Examiner article about the Fourmile Fire and the Boulder Marathon.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Joke o the day
Update on the Kiddo - he comes home tomorrow for sure! He's in his own room without an assigned nurse and off the monitors all together! Emily has a bed in the room and will stay with him until he comes home and gets done with all of his antibiotics. Barring any out of the blue issues, home will be a busy place from now on!
Also, Branson 1/2 IM is off for me. Ya, I could make it work but I'd rather be home when my son comes home and help my wife. Still haven't heard anything from race organizers if they will consider a deferment. Not a word... somewhat frustrating. I have no problem if they come back and say they can't help me out, but at least acknowledge I made the request, don't just ignore me. Ironman is coming close to jumping the shark with so many events now saturating the market. Too corporate?? Time will tell.
Here's a little humor to lighten the mood, enjoy. I did.
Manure... An interesting fact
Manure : In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything had to be transported by ship and it was also before the invention of commercial fertilizers, so large shipments of manure were quite common.
It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, not only did it become heavier, but the process of fermentation began again, of which a by product is methane gas of course. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see what could (and did) happen.
Methane began to build up below decks and the first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM!
Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined just what was happening
After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the instruction ' Stow high in transit ' on them, which meant for the sailors to stow it high enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of methane.
Thus evolved the term ' S.H.I.T ' , (Stow High In Transit) which has come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day.
You probably did not know the true history of this word.
Neither did I.
Also, Branson 1/2 IM is off for me. Ya, I could make it work but I'd rather be home when my son comes home and help my wife. Still haven't heard anything from race organizers if they will consider a deferment. Not a word... somewhat frustrating. I have no problem if they come back and say they can't help me out, but at least acknowledge I made the request, don't just ignore me. Ironman is coming close to jumping the shark with so many events now saturating the market. Too corporate?? Time will tell.
Here's a little humor to lighten the mood, enjoy. I did.
Manure... An interesting fact
Manure : In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything had to be transported by ship and it was also before the invention of commercial fertilizers, so large shipments of manure were quite common.
It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, not only did it become heavier, but the process of fermentation began again, of which a by product is methane gas of course. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see what could (and did) happen.
Methane began to build up below decks and the first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM!
Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined just what was happening
After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the instruction ' Stow high in transit ' on them, which meant for the sailors to stow it high enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of methane.
Thus evolved the term ' S.H.I.T ' , (Stow High In Transit) which has come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day.
You probably did not know the true history of this word.
Neither did I.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
2011 Race Schedule... already?
So, quietly I have been formulating my wish list race season for next year. I test my wife every now and again to gage how she'll take it. Some days good, some days I get a look like I have a 3rd eye or antlers growing out of my head.
But, it's odd (and I think a lot of multisporters do it) that the 2010 season isn't over for me and I'm already planning 2011. Maybe it's to keep that fire going to motivate me to keep training. Maybe it's the thrill of finding new challenges... or maybe I'm just nucking futs.
I guess partly this is going on now is that next weekend is the Midwest Meltdown Tri and usually ends the racing season. Shameless plug - I'm still trying to raise money for Train 4 Autism and only have $20 thus far... help help, gimmie gimmie. =) This year, I still have IM Branson so I guess it's not really sunk in. Maybe I'll go that race and be good for while? It did take me like 4 months to think about another 1/2 IM after Kansas in 2009.
But, 2011 I'm eyeing IM KS in June, IM Boulder in early August and Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race in mid August. After doing a story on Levi winning this year and finding another story about a dude that's riding a full IM on a single speed BMX to prove anyone can do it, I figured a 100 mile mtn bike race is off the beaten path, so to speak.
I floated that idea past my wife over lunch... it went something like this:
Me "IM KS in June, IM Boulder in August and LV 100 in August..."
Wife "when do we have time for the divorce?"
Me "July looks open..."
She's a good sport.
=)
But, it's odd (and I think a lot of multisporters do it) that the 2010 season isn't over for me and I'm already planning 2011. Maybe it's to keep that fire going to motivate me to keep training. Maybe it's the thrill of finding new challenges... or maybe I'm just nucking futs.
I guess partly this is going on now is that next weekend is the Midwest Meltdown Tri and usually ends the racing season. Shameless plug - I'm still trying to raise money for Train 4 Autism and only have $20 thus far... help help, gimmie gimmie. =) This year, I still have IM Branson so I guess it's not really sunk in. Maybe I'll go that race and be good for while? It did take me like 4 months to think about another 1/2 IM after Kansas in 2009.
But, 2011 I'm eyeing IM KS in June, IM Boulder in early August and Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race in mid August. After doing a story on Levi winning this year and finding another story about a dude that's riding a full IM on a single speed BMX to prove anyone can do it, I figured a 100 mile mtn bike race is off the beaten path, so to speak.
I floated that idea past my wife over lunch... it went something like this:
Me "IM KS in June, IM Boulder in August and LV 100 in August..."
Wife "when do we have time for the divorce?"
Me "July looks open..."
She's a good sport.
=)
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