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It’s a SAG thing

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Out west in Tucson we had a SAG van trekking around the mountain roads with us to support our rides. Knowing the SAG truck is there can be quite comforting at times. It’s easy to get too hot or too … Continue reading →

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The cold that stings

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

Originally posted on We Run and Ride:
Some training trips are best communicated in pictures. I have lots of words in my head of course but will let these images most of the talking right now. This is a video…

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It’s a Flat Earth and Fast Food world so go for it, you’re going to die anyway

Posted on January 15, 2019 by

A Los Angeles Times story recorded that the Clemson football team will be served fast food during their ceremonial visit to the White House. “Clemson’s national championship football team went to the White House to be honored for winning the … Continue reading →

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10 Years with Chuck the Dog

Posted on December 28, 2018 by

During his senior year in college, my son Evan was coming home from the bars with a buddy late one night when they noticed a small dog peeking out from underneath a car. He was covered in white paint and … Continue reading →

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Rocket Bicycle Studio offers a welcome twist on the bike shop experience

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

Back in June, 2015 I wrote about the remarkable team talent of Jessica Laufenberg and Peter Oyen, owners of Rocket Bicycle Studio in Verona, Wisconsin. Since that last article, they moved the company a couple blocks east into a wonderfully … Continue reading →

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Sweet Season: Bringing it all home

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

Volume one •  Volume two •  Volume three • Volume Four • Volume five  Volume six   Volume seven Going into the last meet of the 1978 season, we felt as if we were still capable of doing big things at nationals. Our highest team … Continue reading →

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A real gorilla in the pool

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

Last week I speculated on what a swim lesson on Saturday would produce in terms of guidance and advice. Knowing how ineffectual my freestyle swim kick could be, I expected to be told to kick harder. Well, it turned out … Continue reading →

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Kick you fool

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

This weekend we’re heading up to Madison, Wisconsin to do the half-marathon. I’m simply hoping my tight old hips hold up all thirteen miles, but I’ll take what I can get. On Saturday, both Sue and I are having swim … Continue reading →

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When darkness falls

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

When it comes to Daylight Savings Time, better known as the “time change” here in the United States, it really sucks for those of us who run and ride when the sun sets at 4:30 in the afternoon. It’s pretty … Continue reading →

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To become a faster swimmer, learn to speak Australian

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

It’s hard to get up really early and go swimming. There, I’ve said it. Now I’m done complaining. Perhaps it’s hard for you too. The bed is so warm and the covers so comfy. Add in a cat or two … Continue reading →

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