Fit to be Tried.
Well, I’m halfway through the first official week of triathlon training. Why official? I don’t know. Maybe it’s because I’m thinking of someone officiating it. Or perhaps because I’m writing …
Try A Thaw Lawn Thyme.
So, Triathlon – that’s a technical term meaning three athlons. The traditional athlons, predictably, are things I’m not very good at. The first athlon is swimming. Now, I did do some swimming in high school, but it was decidedly something I did not excel at.
Recollections of a misspent youth, or, what I did this weekend.
“Hey Mike, what did you do this weekend?” “Not much, went to Anchorage, competed in the second-largest cross-country ski race in the United States, drove home.” “And I see you’re …
Los Anchorage: A tourist’s view of the Tour.
So, the weekend of the Tour of Anchorage Ski Race is looming. Why it’s weaving cloth using antiquated technology is beyond me, but that’s beside the point. I have to …
A weekend spent staring at my feet.
Yes. I did exactly that. Well, not for the entire weekend, mind you, but I did spend significant time Saturday staring at my feet. Why on earth would I be …
On Planetary Alignment
Once again, it appears the planets have aligned sufficiently for me to continue my blog. Life, as it has a way of doing, has become more intricate and involved, both …
Mike by the Numbers
Time Skiing: 2 months Distance Skied Saturday: 12155 meters Distance Skied Yesterday: 6340 meters Number of Skis in my Car: 8 pair Number of Skis I Own: 0 pair Number …
X-mess and Gnu’s Ears.
Wow, I haven’t written a post SINCE LAST YEAR. Apologies. I hope everyone had an enjoyable time over the Holidaze. Following in my tradition of going someplace warm for the …
Justice, Pink Blades of
Evildoers, beware. Your nemesis is afoot. Or, afeet, perhaps more accurately. For on the eve of Tuesday I did stride ardently, festooned with what shall forever be THE PINK BLADES …