"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." -- Walt Disney “On your mark…get set…go!” and I was off. I pushed off the wall of the pool at San Luis Obispo (SLO) Swim Center for my 18 laps of the swim leg of my triathlon, and like that I was racing … Continue reading Back in the Saddle Again Part 2
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City of Secrets
Without a doubt Washington DC is one of the most scenic, beautiful, and alluring cities in the country. With its iconic landmarks and monuments, the Potomac River running along its western shore, and the quaint neighborhoods sprinkled throughout, Washington DC is a melting pot of culture, beauty, and history. Beyond the beauty of the city, … Continue reading City of Secrets
Athletic Supporter
Sometimes you can’t always be an athlete, sometimes you’re the athletic supporter. I don’t know who said that or when I first heard it, but as I sat watching my third hour of “Paw Patrol” with my daughter in a hotel room near Auburn, California, I tried to remember. It was pouring rain outside and … Continue reading Athletic Supporter
Garmisch Part 3: Vindication
On the morning of my last day in Garmisch, I headed out for one more run. The sun shone through brightly after two days of overcast and a moderate snowfall. The air stood crisp and clear in the February light. I headed up alone this time into the mountains to press myself once again on … Continue reading Garmisch Part 3: Vindication
Paths, Pilsners, Pedals, and Pinots 