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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Raise High The Roof Beam, Carpenters
So tonight, I raise a glass to Mr. Salinger. I hope they find you up there, Messrs. Clemens and Thompson, and that you make room for Pynchon and Keillor, and then you all can share stories and jokes and anger and smokes and joy, and look down on those of us still here, who remember you and smile. Continue reading
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LOST
An eye opens, pupil constricting, and we pan out to a very confused man in a business suit and tie, lying arms akimbo staring up at palm trees in a dense South Pacific jungle. Loud and atonal electrical whining erupts all around him. Confused, he rolls to one side, eyes lighting on a panting dog, friendly but frightened. Continue reading
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Back to Basics
This winter, I have adopted a strategy of trying to get stronger on the bike. I am always satisfied by my preparation in swimming and running, and indeed, my times in the races have reflected that. But the bike always leaves me scrambling. Continue reading
Posted in Training Diary, Triathlon Central
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Health Care Reformed
When public opinion – so strong in favor of reform just 15 months ago – seems to shift, politicians go running for cover.
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Dope, Part II
So in a world in which the rules are arbitrary, enforcement is almost random, and no moral hazard is associated with breaking the rules, what is an athlete to think of the anti-doping code? Continue reading
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Movies
All we really want from a movie is to be entertained. Something we can slip into, with both novelty and familiarity. A story that has resonance, a clear perspective, and visual sophistication. This week, I’ve seen three films which, in very different ways, drew me in and left me lighter, more fulfilled.
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Long Shot
That’s why I do all this stuff – to put myself in the position of being able to supremely enjoy the ride when the opportunity comes. We call it Having Fun With Fitness! Continue reading
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For the few of you who might still be on the fence, a proper review really only consists of three words: Go See It. Just don’t breath the air until you have a mask on. Continue reading
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