First off. It was a damn good day. Slept in til about 9:30 when I had to get up to make Colbs breakfast. I brought it to him in bed cause his Mom likes it when I do that :) Then off to his hockey game where he played the smartest game of his young life, followed by lunch at Burger King, just me amd my grandson. Back home for a 20 km run followed by a little couch time. The day was nicely capped off by watching the Habs game with my wife as they won their 3rd straight! The only frustrating part is listening to her rant about the game! I wish she would learn a little something about hockey!! Go Habs Go!
Secondly, Roo believes! No not in the Habs, or in me, but in herself. She always believes in me, but today she finally confessed that she thinks she can run 2:30 in Hamilton in the spring. I of course knew that before she even started training but I'm glad she has picked up the ball cause I'm tired of carrying it....and her!. Besides, it's much easier to accomplish something if you believe it your self!! Go Roo Go!
You know what I miss? I was looking for something on my old blog today and was amazed at the interaction that took place. Sometimes lengthy conversations transpired between siblings, children, spouses, neices/nephews etc. That hasn't happened this time around and I'm not sure why. If you know how I can get that back let me know, because I can only look to myself for answers....well and Cory of course.
I got my Interactive Real Course Video working on my computrainer. That means that I can watch the actual Ironman course go by as I ride. It is really cool as the trainer itself responds to all the hills and it almost (almost) feels like the real thing. Maybe I will try to post a video so you can see first hand.
I have chosen to remove Don Cherry from my life completely. Being a hockey fan that it is a bit of an inconvenience but I am committed. I will change the channel or turn the page every time he appears or makes the news in any other way. I have always struggled with his racism and his arrogance, but the man crossed the line when he called Chris Nilan a puke!
Winter's coming and I'm ready! I've decided not to build a rink this year and so you can depend on a long, cold one with no unexpected warm spells. Sorry folks!
For those that don't know Old John is preparing for his first triathlon next summer. I am extremely excited for him as long as he doesn't get faster than me. Actually that would be okay as well....he is much, much younger than me, and much, much, more stubborn. Go Old John Go!
And I think that's it. I do want Claudettes workout results for today however. The run that convinced her of her fitness level. I did the same 20 kms again but of course I smoked her!
Me...20 km- 1:41:33
Roo..20 km- 1:41:46
I had to work my ass off to complete the same route that she called relatively easy today. Bitch! --and Bitch again!
Actually I am really quite happy with my running fitness right now. If I can hang with Claudette for the next 5 to 6 months it will definitely take care of that part of my training.
"Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day."---Anon
“If you don't think every day is a good day, just try missing one."---Robert Cavett
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Peter
I too have noticed the lack of comments relative to last time around. I think it is probably a combination of a few things, but who knows? For one, you are now going into this with an ironman under your belt, as opposed to last time when you were coming out of a serious challenge to your life. Strange as it may seem, I think the fact that you are in a better place personally in your life kind of makes you more comfortable and this affects your writing. You and by extension, your regular readers are not riding on the edge of a knife quite so much as last time. Having said that, I was still surprised with the lack of comments from a week or two ago regarding religion. I personally have learned to bite my tongue when this subject appears in order to not offend. My feelings about this are often quite similar to yours, and I also see the quite negative impact organized religion has had on myself and others.
ReplyDeleteOn the triathlon, I have been searching your old records to try to find your times for when you were my age, so I can set a realistic goal for myself.
Love Old John
Just want you to know that I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog daily. Please don't take offense to this next statement . You are my male version of Oprah Winfrey, filling my day with inspiring words and thoughts. There may be times when nothing has to be said , and feel the joy you are sending everyone . Your sharing your Ironman journey motivates us all to reach for our higher selves and reinforces ones self esteem to say to self I CAN DO IT. So for that I say THANK YOU Pete .
ReplyDeleteCan you clarify for me, Old Roo, Old Jon? Why the world Old before name. We grow older quickly enough without adding the word old to our name. Lol..just curious.
Look forwArd to tomorrow's blog And the next day and every day after that.
I think Uncle John's insight is right, and I agree with Aunt Cath in that I read the blog every day and enjoy reading it!
ReplyDeleteWe need a "like" button on this blog...
well, if I'd known about it I'd have commented long ago...does this mean we're out of touch?
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