Monthly Archives: May 2014

Interval Training At Altitude

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Al

I train at altitude primarily because I have a home at 8400′, thanks to my parents, who retired here in 1969, in a very beautiful part of the country with extraordinary cultural and recreational offerings – Aspen/Snowmass. Even if there … Continue reading →

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Race Rehearsal #1, Ironman Coeur d’Alene

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Al

“There’s no success like failure … ” – Bob Dylan Yesterday’s first race rehearsal for upcoming Ironman Coeur d’Alene ended for me with no run. The RR is meant to be a 112 mile bike (or six hours, whichever comes … Continue reading →

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Fruitvale Station

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Al

Two hours after midnight, New Year’s Day 2009, Oscar Julius Grant III was killed by Bay Area Rapid Transit Police at the BART Fruitvale Station in Oakland, CA. He was returning home to Hayward with with a group of friends, … Continue reading →

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By The Pool

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Al

  Snowmass has always been Aspen’s striving but failing little sibling. Overshadowed in almost every aspect except for the size of its ski area, Snowmass has long tried imitation, usually coming up short in comparison. Decades ago, long before they … Continue reading →

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Camp Week #1

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Al

Totals: Swim 3 hr 45 minutes, 9600 meters; Bike 12:15/190 miles (a lot of hill climbing!); Run: 4:45/32 miles. Totals: 21 hours, TSS 1165>>165/day. Seems doable with a rest day the following Monday. Fired Up, Ready to Go! Continue reading →

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Short Term 12

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Al

Short Term 12 is a precious little movie, weighing in at just over 90 minutes. Even so, writer/Director Destin Cretton provides space for his story to evolve, without preaching or pinpointing. Short Term 12 is a unit within a California … Continue reading →

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