Kicked some A tonight. Swam 850 yards, transitioned to bike in about 4 minutes (about a minute faster than last time), biked 6.5 miles (half the tri distance) then jogged 1.5 miles (half the tri distance). So i basically did half the triathlon, but did a longer swim. Woo.

Super happy with it. Now if the markets will only go up, i’ll be one happy camper. maybe after the election? here’s hoping..

ANgelle is in Asheville with her mom at the Biltmore. I just put the girls to bed. And i’m bored. Well, I do have college football to watch, so its not all bad.

Triathlon Training update

Had a kick azz workout this morning. Totally did not feel like going to the gym, but Angelle was going, so i did. Did my 500 yard swim in my record time of 12:54. Then had a shorter transition. still 5 minutes, but was 6:30 last time. Then biked 9 miles in 30 minutes. Wanted to try and do some jogging after that, but Angelle had to go so she could leave for Asheville.

Definitely am feeling good about the training. Angelle says i’m doing too much too soon, but I cant hold back. She is probably right, and her training is increasing by little bits each time, but I just want to try and do as much as i can each workout, then increase till i can do the triathlon in my sleep. Then just try and decrease my time. Or do longer legs of each, so the triathlon will seem shorter. Eh, just how i roll. She said she’ll be pissed if i get injured by pushing it though.

Want to give a shoutout to the other peeps who are planning on doing it also: Mandi, Barry, Laurie, of course Angelle, and possibly Bryan? He whines that he doesnt have time to go to the gym, but we have the exact same schedule, so….yeah. I think hes just whiny and lazy. I have made the time. AND i still play volleyball sometimes twice a week. gotta have fun sometimes, not just workout all the time.

Time with the girls

In Angelle’s absence I got to have some quality daddy/daughter time today. Played outside a bit, went to the mall so Leah and ERin could run around the playplace (cuz it was kinda overcast and kept threatening rain although it never did), then got some snacks at the foodcourt. I asked Leah if she wanted a cookie, or a pretzel, or fruit, and she said fruit!! i was shocked and pleased. So i got her a fruit cup from chickfila. but then she also wanted ice cream. so i got her a dollar cone from McD’s. I figured, she made a good choice with the fruit so she could have a treat.

Then we went to Toys R Us just to walk around and waste time, and maybe look for some ideas for channukah/christmas. Leah of course wanted everything she saw. A train set, games, jewelry making kit, a newer bigger kitchen, a big car that plays music like Halle has (power wheel), a tinkerbell chair…ummm..i’m sure some other stuff i forgot. [You listening grandparents? ] Leah was again good and didnt spend her money! she had $5 but nothing really grabbed her i guess (or everything did) so she decided to save it for next time.

Okay. end of long blog post.

Training is going fairly well for the triathlon. nothing hardcore yet. doing some swims and bikes. Can do 600 yard swim without too much trouble. Tried a transition at the gym the other day. Swam then biked. took about 6 minutes to towel off and get my shoes on, then get to the bike. longer than i thought.

BIked 6 miles today in about 25 minutes. a little slower than i’d like, but it was pretty windy today, and i havent gotten street tires yet. but if i can finish the bike in under an hour, i’ll be happy. i’m pretty sure i can do the swim in 15 minutes, so that would leave an hour to bike, and an hour to run. i’d really like to finish the whole thing in under 2 hours, but i’d be happy at least finishing at all without collapsing.

Its obviously such a difference riding the stationary bike in the gym, vs a real bike in wind with real hills and friction.

glad we still have like 4 months to train!

Here’s an awesome video of Jazz vs General Lee. (yeah its nerdy, but its still awesome!)

Florida last week was fun. Drive was okay. House in orlando was awesome. Disney was fun. Saw a ton of friends and the kids, saw my parents, visited casas de Konicki, Erica, and Donalds….Gators kicked some A against LSU. YEAH!!! Played rock band, ate Don’s subs, played some sand volleyball…pretty darn good vacay. For pics visit Angelle’s Blog or our family site

Wells Fargo won the battle over Wachovia. The Wells Fargo Wagon is a..comin down the street….

Started my Triathlon training today. Ran 2.5 miles at lunch, then this evening at the gym, swam 600 yards in the pool then biked 5 miles. I’m actually not that tired right now too, which is awesome. The actual triathlon is swim 500 yards, bike 13 miles, then run 5k. So not quite there yet but its only the first day. and we have like 4 months to train. so i’m feelin pretty good. cant wait to compete!