IT'S THE OFFSEASON BABY!!, written 1 month ago,

Canadians for Democracy, written 1 day ago, I don't think i've ever gotten into Canadian politics on my blog..ever! Today it's time! Canadians For Democracy Jack Layton and the NDP say their attempt to overthrow the democratically elected Government of Canada is all about the Fiscal Update...

The Christmas Concert, written 13 hours ago, It's the most important night of the school year so far for the two kindergarten classes! It was just as sweet as you might imagine. They sang Jingle Bells, Snow is Falling (on my head, on my nose, on my hands, on my toes, all with appropriate gestures), ...

Of Water, Mud, and Traffic, written 2 days ago, For the first time since Ironman Canada 2007 training I have been in the pool five times in six days. And it still sucks. But along with that I got in a very muddy long run and finished another book during the long holiday weekend. So let’s get right...

Whirlwind, written 1 day ago, I'm finally sitting. down. for once in the past two weeks or so. Whoa. Ever remember drinking a little too much brew and then you lay in bed and try to sleep and things just keep spinning spinning spinning and you really are just FREAKIN' TIRED and want to sleep but t...

All triathlon, all the time. The triathlon adventures of Hector Guatemala as he covers the tri-scene with interviews, videos, cross postings, and training diaries.

the post where I talk about Ironman..., written 1 month ago, Yup, it's one of those again. But dude, blame IMFL for that. It's hard not to plan for a future Ironman after seeing some amazing athletes get out there and chase their own iron dreams. I know we're talking about...

For Those Of Us Who Haven't Made It To Kona...Yet, written 1 day ago, For the 18th consecutive year, NBC will present the ultimate showdown of raw athletic competition and human perseverance -- the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii -- on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET. ...

Eilat Triathlon - 28 November 2008, written 3 days ago, The swim was a single 1500 meter loop (triangle). I guess someone must have heard me talking online about those cables that hold the buoys together and help me swim straight, because they decided not to have any this year. Not only that, but ...

Approaching balance in racing training life.

Mental Midgets Need Not Apply, written 2 weeks ago, This entry is about training and the difficulty with "going long" MENTALLY. Physically, you need to be able to complete the distances. You know, the 2.4 mile swim, the 112 mile bike and the 26.2 mile run. Individually, each is challenging...

Yes into the final 12 weeks, written 2 days ago, So yesterday was the big day on the calender as it was the final 12 weeks of training before taper so I'm so excited to start those big rides at hard race pace. Today I'm off to Jeff's for the weekly ride in his office and enjoy it because you can jus...

Crazy Dog Lady Fashions Presents..., written 4 days ago, I went a little crazy this weekend with the running dogwalk practice/video thing. On Saturday I decided to try Strummer out on the full dogwalk lowered to 2'. He had a great week in the yard with the 22" table, the reps went something l...

Fuckin' A I FINALLY HAVE A PLAN!!!, written 1 day ago, I have finally put together a training plan for my season. Even though it officially began the week after NothingMan (9/15/2008), I've been pretty much running on whatever I can get done since then, with a sketchy plan in place in my head for t...

The Next Transition Area, written 2 weeks ago, "Nothing is secure but life, transition, the energizing spirit.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson It's been 17 days since the big race, and this morning, I ran for only the second time since crossing the finish line. Ahh....rest feels so, so good. I'm n...

A tale of two wristbands; part two -- the something else, written 16 hours ago, Like I said in my race report, my hospital stay is not directly related to the Ironman (or is it?), but everything happened so fast after the race while we were on vacation that it's forever wedded to the race regardless...

And people say ironman triathletes are crazy, written 17 hours ago, Here is a link to a friend's website. http://www.marathonswim.com/ He's raising money for the CKNW Orphan’s fund (http://www.cknw.com/orphans) by.... Swimming 26.2 miles. Exactly my reaction. There are many noble ways to rais...

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Completed!, written 1 month ago, Well 11 hours and 17 minutes later I am an Ironman. It was great! Within the next day or so I will write up a race review, now its just time for recovery.

Special Comment on Gay Marriage ~ Keith Olbermann, written 1 week ago, I don't normally post political views on the blog, but this special statement by Keith Olbermann so deeply warmed my heart, that I couldn't not post it. Thank you, Keith.