First Century Ride

That’s right, Sunday was my first 100 mile ride on a bike.  Of course, we couldn’t just go an easy 100 miles, it had to be a hilly, windy ride. … Continue Reading →

Finally a run in the heat

Bound and determined to make up for Sunday, I went 7 miles today in 82 degree heat with no wind.  Don’t know if I could have done another 7 without … Continue Reading →

Not every day is a win…

Well, today I got my ass kicked.  The 60 mile bike went well, but this ‘big boned’ body is not meant to run in the heat.  Mind you, it’s Wisconsin, … Continue Reading →

Do something that scares the crap out of you…

I’ve heard that now many times, and from many places, so I can’t tell where I heard it first.  But, it still rings true with me.  That seems to sum … Continue Reading →

I’m a Triathlete!

Yesterday I completed the Capital View Triathlon, Olympic distance in 3:07.  I’m a triathlete! I had been watching the forecast for days, and it wasn’t looking good.  By Saturday morning, … Continue Reading →

Today I got to be a Narwhal

          But before we get to that, there was yesterday…  It was my first time around the full Ironman loop that goes from Verona, to Mt … Continue Reading →