April 24, 2008

Ironman South Africa 2008

April 06, 2008

Relaxing pre-race ride David and I rode out to Edmonds on Saturday to visit Mom before taking off on our South Africa trip. It was a leisurely short ride, so different than what I've been doing these past six months and it reminded me that bike riding can be a really pleasurable means of transportation, not just a way to train up for a triathlon. At Mom’s we christened the pasta maker by making ravioli. We stuffed the little pillows with a delicious squash filling. Sunday morning we rode back to Pioneer Square at the same leisurely pace then went to the Collins Pub for brunch. It was a blissful weekend. Labels: Cervelo, Mom

February 26, 2008

Korean BBQ Kristin was in town on her way to La Florida so we met up in Shoreline for Korean BBQ. We grilled the beef right at our table (with quite a bit of help from restaurant staff). Our meal included numerous banchan (small side dishes) including kimchi, spinach, white radish noodles, squid and other goodies.

January 24, 2008

Spirit of the Marathon Went to see the Spirit of the Marathon documentary tonight with David and Tammy at Pacific Place. One person said that completing a marathon gives you the sense that you can do anything. For me, finishing a marathon was a great physical accomplishment, but I can't honestly say it gave me any more confidence. The "I can do it" confidence came when I was able to make a living for myself in a foreign country at age 22. Try it. It's quite empowering. The quote from the movie that rang true for me was Paula Radcliffe saying that it adds another layer to who you are. I can run a marathon. Yeah, that fits.

November 30, 2007

Goodbye Robert Craig Knievel Evel Knievel started his daredevil career the year I was born. He died today, only 69 years old. I remember watching his 1974 attempt at jumping the Snake River Canyon on a rocket powered motorcycle (failed) and in the same year jumping over 13 Mack trucks...success. The Evel photo reminded me of my Adam poster. Same agency, or just trends of the times?

September 30, 2007

Poser Poster Although I do fancy myself as somewhat of a geek (or at least a wannabe) I'm really not a Trekkie, but you wouldn't know that from the poster my friend Paul made.

Resurrection Flashback Sunday Split Enz - What's the Matter With You Adam and the Ants - Desperate But Not Serious Gang of Four - I Love A Man in Uniform ABC - When Smokey Sings Thomas Dolby - One of Our Submarines B-52s - Planet Claire Q-Feel - Dancing In Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop) It's Jim Keller hosting my favorite Sunday radio show on 107.7 the End. I'm in heaven. Stuart Goddard (aka Adam Ant) will be 53 this Wednesday. Last night I watched Spinal Tap. I got to wax 80s Wave for a couple hours with Duncan at Talarico's Pizza Lounge in West Seattle Friday night after a great Masters swim session with the Jet City Tri club. We all went out to celebrate Sebastian's 22nd birthday, who wasn't even born when Spinal Tap came out. How Bizarre. Hey, another great tune! I've been using it for cycling warm-up.

August 30, 2007

Cheap Trick Is Coming to Town and I know what I'm wearing. Got the jacket, just need to find the hat and tie.

Ironman Korea - Jeju 2007

August 18, 2007

Ai Ishida marries John in Toronto

July 26, 2007

RAMROD 2007

July 25, 2007

Swim-Run-Eat Brick Session with Friends Had a great tri workout this morning at Lake Washington. David, Peter, Ron, Jason and I met at 5am near the Day Street boat ramp for an hour run. Then Bryan and Annette joined us for a swim along the buoys under the I-90 bridge. We rounded out the session with carrot cake and coffee, a birthday surprise from David. A perfect way to start a sunny Seattle summer day, thanks to my great friends.

July 24, 2007

Erasure at the Moore

July 23, 2007

Marco's Supper Club David and I met on the back patio of Marco's Supper Club for a delicious dinner. We had the plant-filled patio all to ourselves and our waitress was fabulous. The food was good. Prices were expensive. The atmosphere was excellent. Appetizers Fried sage leaves with tomatillo and chipotle sauces, lemon aioli Penn Cove muscles and manilla clams in smoked tomato butter fume Main Halibut Drinks Malbec 2006 from Argentina, San Telmo, Mendoza French 75 Dessert Pot de creme Tawny port

July 22, 2007

ChelanMan 1/2 Ironman Race Swim - 00:37:03 min/100yd 01:47 T1 - 03:22 Bike - 03:07:48 mph 17.9 T2 - 01:12 Run - 02:05:27 min/mi 09:34 Total Time - 05:54:54

July 16, 2007

Rainier Summit David guided three of his friends to the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Here they are on Muir snowfield coming down from the top.

July 11, 2007

Crayfisher I am not David and I spent the weekend on lovely Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I tried crayfish hunting for the first time. The water was clear and the perfect temperature for snorkeling. I was getting the hang of turned over rocks and scaring the little lobstrosities out of their hiding spots, but when they turned and faced me with their giant pinchers up (or "paws" as Gordon likes to call them), I was too scared to grab them. I think they were catching on, because after a fruitless 30 mins of finding but not catching, one crayfish that I uncovered didn't even try to run. He just stared me in the eye with a little smirk on his lobster lips. As I walked away, I heard the sound of crawfish guffaws that had been carried to the to the lake's surface in tiny crawdaddy bubbles that burst as they reached the water's surface. I came out of the water to find Elise on the dock playing with 2 very large crayfish, one in each of her little 4-year-old hands. I'll get 'em next time!

May 02, 2007

Oh, humor! Ar Ar In cycling class yesterday, I played a Billy Squire song. I asked, "Who was the opening band for Billy Squire's 1983 tour?" Nobody knew, or at least admitted to knowing. So, I did the old 'one arm behind the back drummer' trick. Now the blank stares were turning to worried glares. "Def Leppard, get it?" They didn't. In my mind, I was catapulted back to Japan.

April 22, 2007

Kristin's First Half Marathon, April 22, 2007 On a gorgeous Sunday morning we gathered at the start line of the Wenatchee Half Marathon. The field was pretty small. The full marathoners and 10k runners had gone off 15 minutes prior. Mom and Michelle were posted a block up the street to cheer us on to a good, fast start. Kristin kept a steady pace for most of the race and came across the finish line strong. She wasn't even sore the next day. Well done Slider Girl! Now on to the Danskin!!

March 24, 2007

To celebrate Mom and Michelle's birthdays, we met at Third Place Books in Ravenna, then went to dine at Pair followed by flamenco dancing at the Solstice Cafe. Next day we went to the Bodies exhibition and to lunch at Gordon Birsch.

March 20, 2007

Cover Boy David is on the cover of the Puget Sound Business Journal.

David's first solo flight

March 02, 2007

George Clinton Carolyn and Howard came over to The Quilt Building to fix us dinner. We invited Michelle and Carl too and we all feasted on salmon, fancy green beans, wine and cheese. At about 10, David, Carolyn, Howard and I headed to the Showbox to hear George Clinton and co.

February 24, 2007

Ironman Malaysia 2007 David and I are back in the states after finishing what we both consider to be the toughest race we've ever encountered. There are varying reports as to just how hot it was on race day but I think it's safe to say that the high was over 100 degrees F and humidity was high. The water was warm, murky and very salty. The bike course had some considerable hills. The run was 3 laps along a busy thoroughfare with lots of traffic. All in all, we're both pleased with having finished that tough course. I had 2 flats on the bike and my CO2 cartridges didn't fit my spare tube valve stems. The bike shop goofed on David's gearing and he wasn't able to shift well or stay in a gear. My knees started hurting on the marathon, so I walked a good bit of it. With a few miles to go on the run, we both agreed it was the most exhausted we had ever been. But we were able to sprint across the finish line together and get our eagle medals. Other than being tired, we were pretty well recovered by the next day - no injuries and we were able to enjoy the Island of Langkawi, the Cameron Highlands where they grow tea, Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo on our way back home.

January 14, 2007

Moon Over Quest Field

January 13, 2007

Skagit Valley Ride

January 11, 2007

Prepping for the Playoffs Getting ready for the game against the Bears this Sunday.

January 04, 2007

For Your Consideration Poo. I had too high expectations. Brought Mom, David, Kristin and Julie and thought it would be the movie of the year. A few good laughs, but a renter.