Sidelined

July 25, 2009

Once again my body has worked against me and my goals. I have another abdominal hernia and this time it’s really bothering me (this makes #4 for those keeping count). If not for the ultra-busy weekend (scout camp, Ashlee’s chicken run and Alex’s triathlon) I probably would have already had the surgery to fix it [...]

Training is going well…

July 20, 2009

Leesa is doing a great job with her training for the KC half marathon.  She has been keeping up with the schedule and I am so proud of her.  I know she will make the finish line.  I have been continuing to train all 3 sports in preparation for the Redman half iron triathlon even [...]

Busted!

July 14, 2009

Fourth of July weekend we took a trip to STL with our neighbors and had a really fun time.  Our mini-vacation started off at the City Museum and was a blast for the kids and adults.  The whole museum is an old 10 story warehouse that is converted into a recycled playset.  Lots of rebar [...]

1st triathlon is complete!

July 1, 2009

WOW…what a weekend.  I am not even sure where to start.  The trip to West Des Moines on Friday was a very easy drive.  The venue at Raccoon River Park was just incredible.  The folks at Hy-Vee did a phenomenal job.  Once we arrived we were able to get in a practice swim in the [...]