Race Day I could clearly see my breath as I squatted in the woods in the early morning darkness. This was the second stop and Pamela my wife was beyond embarrassed. “Hey, better here than in the car!” I quipped. I was alone in my laughter. Either to myself or at myself, I’m not totally […]
If you missed part one click here. Double Trouble The first bike I had was heavy, rusty, and the tires were made for getting around in the mud instead of racing down the highway. I made it work. Once, I wore the bearings out in the back wheel and had to push the bike back […]
My First Triathlon Critical Decision The cockpit windows flashed white as we entered another thin cloud layer. We had just been given our initial descent into St Louis, Missouri, by air traffic control. Brian, the captain, commanded the $25 million dollar jet to comply with the instructions via a few well-chosen knobs. The glass gauges that give […]
I’m sitting in a sterile classroom. We’re on break and despite my efforts to resist, I see what is coming. The dull roar of voices continues fading until I’m on my alone drifting through my jungle of thoughts. Why are my fingers cold? Must have been that coffee I had earlier this morning. That […]
