So, what's this?

Another great weekend, but aren't they all?  Firstly and bestly, I'm alive and doing fine.  Got some training and racing in, which really is sort of like whatever.  But, to post the details....I raced the Calaveras Du on Saturday.  Did the long course and had a fun time, albeit it was a bit chilly.  Trying to figure out what to wear was the biggest challenge. Did the long course and had a fine race.  Only did this race once before, 2009 I believe and the short course at that.  Long story hopefully shorter, I got chicked w/ one mile to go.  Besides that I was Masters Champ and had a respectable result.  Very pleased with 3rd best bike split and for me, some pretty solid running.  Mostly, just good times and got to hang with good friends like Brandi and Tiff, and met a few new friends like Laura and TJ.  Oh, and Ed Solis is badass too! 

So what's this all about?  Well, the big goal is Ironman France!  Ooooh, vraiment?  Well, not that big a deal except it's an Ironman, but you get to pay beaucoup de l'argent (lots of money).  The cool thing, and this is way cool, is that my Mom and Dad and at least one of my two brothers will be there.  So, I plan to have  a great race and do my family proud.  But, as I'm want to do, I bounce around in my head and as I write.  I don't give a damn what they think.  Really?  Maybe.  Really, I want to have a great race, but they will love me and I will be there son/brother regardless, so to heck with the stupid pressure.   We will have a fabulous time and it's all good.  For those who want the score, I've done 3 IM's so far.  Though the count is silly, the experience is helpful.  Each and every race has it's own challenges and fun.  Ironman France takes place in Nice and the setting is epic.  The swim is in the most beautiful water I have ever seen. LeNora and I were there for our 25th anniversary back in 2009.  I swam numerous times and each time was like swimming in heaven.  I love to swim and this was swimming on steroids (figuritively, I'm clean). 

The bike leg is one loop and it's some insane climbing.  I have some work to do to get ready for that.  Still, a light me is a big plus.  The run is pancake flat. Woo Hoo. 

So, it's been a nice weekend. I've had a wonderful day chillin with the lady.  If you get nothing from this freakin blog, understand that I love her and she is my reason.  That's it.

Oh, and I ran 13.1 miles in training today.   I'm happy this body, which will continue to degrade and eventually succomb, is still kicking and being good to me.  I'm a happy guy and living a wonderful life.  I'm happy to have friends, buddies and such, but mostly my love, LeNora.  Did you get that?  I don't want to be too subtle there.  Anyhoo.  Why the heck did you read all this crap?  Go do something productive!  But, thanks for caring and reading.  I may post again....

phlojo