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gdale - 2010-07-12 9:30 PM Hello folks!

I am not as quick as some of you but here is my race report.

I traveled to Kentucky today for work and will be here until Wednesday.  I had hoped for a run tonight but wound up going to dinner with a co-worker instead.  Need to try to get up the next two mornings and run.

Looks like tons of great results from the weekend.

Ryan - sorry to hear about the fall but glad to hear that nothing is broken.  Heal fast!

Mark - congrats on the swim...it is great to see you hitting so many milestones.

Kyla - any turnip stories you would like to share???

gdale - 2010-07-12 9:54 PM Allow me a few family bragging moments...

Last week we were in the DC area to get Jeremy's prosthetic ear.  He was so happy to get it and has enjoyed showing it off.  He has also been thrilled not to have to wear a strap over the top of his head to hold his glasses up.  Here is a pic...



On Sunday, my middle son Tommy did his first Triathlon.  It was supposed to be 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .25 mile run.  Not sure all the distances were accurate because they were a little disorganized but Tommy had a great time.  He was pushing hard all the way...would have been first out of the water but was going in the wrong direction running up towards the beach.  I guess he has sighting issues just like his dad!  Here he is with his finishers medal...



There are a couple of more pics of Jeremy in my album and several more pics of both of them on facebook if you are interested.

Finally, my wife got the best news today.  Her father has been battling esophogus cancer for the past 9 months or so.  His treatments ended a couple of months ago and today he got the results of a PET scan that showed no signs of cancer!  He has been through a lot and it was great to hear that he is over the hump and on the road to recovery.

TrevorC - 2010-07-12 9:22 PM

Weird story. The guy actually used to be part of our team a couple years ago. We got a note from our coach wondering if anyone has seen him. he supposedly was as our race last weekend, and now vanished....not sure what'll happen.

On an unrealted note, I went for a short run at luch todaydowntown around the river. Saw a body get pulled from the river. It was weird. seeing the yellow body bag and the stretcher for it. Crazy.

fattyfatfat - 2010-07-13 7:37 AM so i get to the pool this morning.  water is cloudy, pumps aren't working very well and its colder than normal.  no big deal.  about 45 minutes in i start feeling a little sick.  it gets worse so i call it a day.  on the way out i ask this woman who was swimming with me if she feels weird.  yup.  so on my way out i stop by the front desk to let them know the pool is cloudy and the pumps don't appear to be working all that well.  the guys reply.  oh yeah.  some lady got sick in there last night and we were supposed to close the pool.  

fattyfatfat - 2010-07-13 6:37 AM so i get to the pool this morning.  water is cloudy, pumps aren't working very well and its colder than normal.  no big deal.  about 45 minutes in i start feeling a little sick.  it gets worse so i call it a day.  on the way out i ask this woman who was swimming with me if she feels weird.  yup.  so on my way out i stop by the front desk to let them know the pool is cloudy and the pumps don't appear to be working all that well.  the guys reply.  oh yeah.  some lady got sick in there last night and we were supposed to close the pool.  

sdalessio - 2010-07-12 11:07 PM

Yes - they are a tri team in our area - actually based in Arlington.  I think it's a great group and when they travel they travel big!  They went to Mooseman last year and had a huge set up.  In addition to coaching, they do lots of social stuff and planned group workouts.  Great for single people or DINKS!

sdalessio - 2010-07-12 9:50 PM Hi gang - still plugging away here.  :-)

Congrats to all the racers this past weekend.  Lots of hardware.

Ryan - glad you didn't break your collarbone although the shoulder still sounds painful.

Suzy - how on earth do you find the energy for all of your races!  ;-)

Tony's in OKC for the night.  We leave for MN in 3 days.  Driving w/ the kids.  Making a short stop in Chicago for some fun.  I think we both hope to get some nice workouts in while we are actually in MN.

Have a great week!

gdale - 2010-07-12 9:54 PM Allow me a few family bragging moments...

Last week we were in the DC area to get Jeremy's prosthetic ear.  He was so happy to get it and has enjoyed showing it off.  He has also been thrilled not to have to wear a strap over the top of his head to hold his glasses up.  Here is a pic...



On Sunday, my middle son Tommy did his first Triathlon.  It was supposed to be 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .25 mile run.  Not sure all the distances were accurate because they were a little disorganized but Tommy had a great time.  He was pushing hard all the way...would have been first out of the water but was going in the wrong direction running up towards the beach.  I guess he has sighting issues just like his dad!  Here he is with his finishers medal...



There are a couple of more pics of Jeremy in my album and several more pics of both of them on facebook if you are interested.

Finally, my wife got the best news today.  Her father has been battling esophogus cancer for the past 9 months or so.  His treatments ended a couple of months ago and today he got the results of a PET scan that showed no signs of cancer!  He has been through a lot and it was great to hear that he is over the hump and on the road to recovery.

fattyfatfat - 2010-07-13 6:37 AM so i get to the pool this morning.  water is cloudy, pumps aren't working very well and its colder than normal.  no big deal.  about 45 minutes in i start feeling a little sick.  it gets worse so i call it a day.  on the way out i ask this woman who was swimming with me if she feels weird.  yup.  so on my way out i stop by the front desk to let them know the pool is cloudy and the pumps don't appear to be working all that well.  the guys reply.  oh yeah.  some lady got sick in there last night and we were supposed to close the pool.  

SSMinnow - 2010-07-13 11:22 AM Hey swimming cap people.....last night in OW and this morning in the pool, I am doing my thing and realize my cap is sliding way back on my head.  If I wasn't wearing goggles it would float away I am sure....it's never happened before, but suddenly twice in a row...and two different caps....what am I doing wrong/differently?

gdale - 2010-07-13 10:30 AM

Sometimes if you don't wash your hair it gets greasy... 

fattyfatfat - 2010-07-13 11:11 AM i've been watching for the last 45 minutes.  i can't stop watching.  these guys descending is UNREAL!  the motorbike can't some of the corners at the same speed.  and no kidding sometimes i get wide eyed and think oh crap he's going over!!!!  but no.

fattyfatfat - 2010-07-13 4:37 AM so i get to the pool this morning.  water is cloudy, pumps aren't working very well and its colder than normal.  no big deal.  about 45 minutes in i start feeling a little sick.  it gets worse so i call it a day.  on the way out i ask this woman who was swimming with me if she feels weird.  yup.  so on my way out i stop by the front desk to let them know the pool is cloudy and the pumps don't appear to be working all that well.  the guys reply.  oh yeah.  some lady got sick in there last night and we were supposed to close the pool.  

swbkrun - 2010-07-13 11:38 AM

WTF!!!!!!!!

Mett - 2010-07-13 8:37 AM

I havent watched todays, I plan to tonight since my Hells Kitchen isnt going to be on. I love watching the tour, they really are insane. Lance has had some bad luck so that kinda sucks but with him retiring I need to find a new team to support next year. The cobblestones was still the most entertaining so far. Watching them climb in the alps makes my legs hurt

swbkrun - 2010-07-13 10:44 AM

John-- Don't give anything away. Some of catch it later at night.... But I do agree with your statement.

gdale - 2010-07-13 10:30 AM

Sometimes if you don't wash your hair it gets greasy...