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First Day of School
Mom got this pic in the finish chute, pretty much sums it up: (tired) It was AWESOME! Well, it was a really tough day, but it was AWESOME! Here’s how it went down: The Ironman “pro” experience it...
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Checking In From Oz (first sigh of relief)
The second sigh of relief will be when I get settled in Mooloolaba (and the third will be my first paycheck). The hardest part of this adventure has been all of the favors that I’ve called in. The list...
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So Far…Beautiful!
A photo story… (TSA gave me one (1) new slipper) (time to speak the language) (commuter) (Sydney Harbour Bridge) (first ride, Illawarra) (Port Stevens, Anna Bay) (tour guide) (clean lineup…cold water...
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To The Great Men
We would be a mess without the special women in our lives, but the role men play is a powerful one. I miss my dad on this Father’s Day. Especially in the last years of his life, he played a significant...
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Sour Grapes
(dark sunshine coast) Sour Grapes was fitting in the middle of the week. But today, it was more like this: (today’s sunshine. no clouds.) It seems that with a little homework and the right attitude it...
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Routine is Bliss
Happy Independence Day!! I have a home: (I live under a stairwell, it’s cozy) I have a job I have a perfect training venue: (hills) I have help to fix my hip. As these last few weeks have unfolded,...
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Butts and Radio Silence
(sneaky picture discovered on camera, where is the butt? I see no butt.) Ladies, I’m a butt man. Nothing catches my attention faster than a great butt. Of course, the definition of a great butt is...
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Sunny Coast 1/2 Marathon and The Countdown Begins
The better part of one week ago I crossed my first finish line in the southern hemisphere. I’m pleased to report that they cross finish lines in the same direction down here. The Sunshine Coast 1/2...
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Ohmygosh This is Exciting!
The Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3. Race week is here. Life is good, birds are chirping (including the swooping Magpies), rainbows are in the sky, unicorns are dancing. It feels like race week! Training...
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Busy, Living
Since the last post there have been two races, the Sunshine Coast IM 70.3 and the Elite Energy Yamba Classic. Both were a success. The Sunny Coast race smashed a personal best by 15 minutes*. The Yamba...
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