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THE PODIUM Finally, sleep. I dream of the podium, and marvel at my prescience for bringing a Big Dog shirt, the one I’ve always told myself I’d wear if I ever got first place at a big race. In the … Continue reading →

THE FINISH I start to line up my finishing posture. Let’s see, no one in front for about 75 meters, and she’s going my speed – I won’t catch her, so I’ve got a clear path for the photo. But … Continue reading →

THE RUN In T2, I’m feeling fairly good. I’ve been paying close attention to dousing myself with water fully at each aid station, taking in all my Hammer Gel and Perpetuum, dropping all my Race Caps and salt tabs, and … Continue reading →

THE SWIM I look to my right, I look to my left; I still can’t believe it’s so UNCROWDED here in this little Secret Spot. I line up in the second row, and eyeball the folks in front of me … Continue reading →

Weekly Update: Overview – This past week I have felt much better than the previous two weeks, despite a new high TSS. •Less sense of overall fatigue, • improved strength in my weaker leg, • improving sense of capability in … Continue reading →

I’ve decided to enhance my Endurance Nation experience for the next 4-5 months through a more in-depth interaction with coach Patrick McCrann. I’ll document that on-going dialogue here. @Coach Patrick OK, I guess I thought I could race in Spain, then … Continue reading →

Harry was an inveterate Do-It-Yourselfer before DIY became a pervasive acronym applied to magazines, TV shows, and entire life-styles. He was constantly improving our house and environment. His Christmas escapades, designed to win the favor of his children’s hearts if … Continue reading →

I wish Al Franken had said this instead: “What I did was wrong, and I have violated the trust of those who voted for me. I should not be representing the people of Minnesota in the Senate, just as Roy … Continue reading →