Category: athletics
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“I have always believed exercise is a key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.” Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom, Little Brown & Co., 1994. It’s always nice to learn that people are reading your blog, but there are hopefully moments when you realize that something you wrote truly inspired someone. For…
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Aging black leather and hospital billsAnd tattoo removal and dozens of pillsYour liver pays dearly now for youthful magic momentsBut rock on completely with some brand-new components Cake, Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle” Motorcade of Generosity, 1994, Stamen Music (emphasis added). Saturday will be my first race of the year, the Colorado Triathlon. I’ve been dealing with…
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And I’m cold gettin’ paid ’cause Rick said so… LL Cool J, “I Can’t Live Without my Radio,” Radio, 1985, Def Jam Records I would work out every day if I could. I love it. Physical exercise excites me, clears my head, and helps me maintain my energy levels. But there are just days when I…
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This is my first blog post in weeks. I was buried by the avalanche of the fall semester for a while, and I’m finally digging out to the point where I can start creating. This past fall semester was the busiest I’ve ever experienced. I lost track of myself for a minute. But I’m back…
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“Forgiving is not forgetting; it’s actually remembering — remembering and not using your right to hit back. It’s a second chance for a new beginning. And the remembering part is particularly important. Especially if you don’t want to repeat what happened.” Desmond Tutu.[1] I had planned on doing at least three triathlons this summer. Finishing…
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Swim: 750 meters; Time: 16:59: Pace 2:15 per 100 meters. The morning of the race was the first time I’d put my wetsuit on in 2024, and it was also my first open water swim of the year. If you’ve never done an open water swim in a race before, it can be stressful. I’ve…