Had a pretty good week of both work and training. Especially good with my daughters in California for a Sci Fi convention and three days alone with my wife. We figure that we've had time away from our kids (just the two of us) for somewhere less than one month over the last 21 years! It's been a great 21 years, but it is nice to spend some time alone together.
I swam this morning (3000 yards) and really feel like my swim is right back on track, even more than on track. My volume is starting to regularly approach 3000 yards, something that I've never done before. This will serve me well for the 1/2 ironman distance of 1.2 miles, but will prepare me for upping my volume to closer to 4000 yards in preparation for the Long Course next October (with a 1.8 mile swim). I'll have to pay close attention to my shoulders, but they seem to be handling the volume thus far. I've now told several people of my goal to get my 1/2 ironman swim time down to close to 30 minutes. If I tell enough people, I'll have to do it!
Finished work at noon today and went to lunch with my wife, followed by a 35 minute walk. We talked about life in general. I still need to get control of my work life so I can enjoy the rest of my life! Came home and played a weird game of Scrabble (started off with 4 "O"'s) and then did 45 minutes on the treadmill.
Hillary Clinton is going to be the next Secretary of State. "Team of Rivals" is also one of my favorite books (I even got it autographed by the author). I think that this is a great choice. OK, so I let myself introduce a little politics into my blog.
Time to watch a movie...we're watching "A Beautiful Mind"
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"The best daughters in the world!"
My father has been keeping a journal for years and encouraged me to do the same. This is my limited attempt to share the thoughts going on in my head on a somewhat regular basis. I am a husband, a father of two great women, father-in-law to an incredible man, grandfather to an amazing boy and adorable little girl, a Geriatrician, an age group triathlete and 16-time Ironman. I endeavor to give life everything I have and not to ever look back!
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- I'm a reformed couch potato, who had never run a mile prior to turning 32. I then proceeded to do 9 marathons in the next seven years, started doing some triathlons and got a herniated disc. I was never very fast, but got a coach in 2005 and haven't looked back. Triathlon is a lifestyle to me, and allows me to show others that one can get stronger, fitter and faster even as they get older!
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"I don't know how to do anything at less than 100%. I put all my energy and effort into everything I do." Michael Wasserman
It sounds like the story of my life. Even at 74, when I no longer have to worry about work, I still feel complelled to give everything I do everything I have. I have no control over this. It's in the genes. And, actually, in the end, I'm thankful for it. It brings out the best in you, and still, you always think you can do better. There are no limits.
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