Bala Falls Sprint

Bala Falls Sprint 2013

After a disastrous Gravenhurst Race, taking third in my age category of 50-55 was a sign that i'm not dead yet. Knocking off two minutes from my 2011 Bala time ; i finished with a overall time of 1:44:32. Swim 15.33, Bike 51.46 (34.7kph avg.), Run 34.39 (4.30/pace/km). I will need to knock off three more minute to take first. Looking back at Guelph Olympic Race which was also very satisfactory for me, i noticed when i get to bed early the night before, eat a good size breakfast the morning of, I have energy ; feel great ; and I can I rock it.

Tandem Sky dive

July 18th 2013 i jumped from 10,000 feet, or as i accidentally told someone yesterday in my shopping Centre circles 10,000 square feet. Yes it drew a laugh. On my fiftieth birthday my wife surprised me with this magical gift. To the guys at Toronto Sky Dive, I'd like to thank you again. 100 % joy. A rush that surpassed my expectations far and beyond. What frightens me is you get the itch. I hear myself saying "i could get into this." The best part is actually jumping out the "one seater" plane. The experience takes your breath away momentarily and even though you haven't really done anything your heart beat races. It was pure freedom other than this guy Aussie Dave strapped to my back closer than most men would like to omit.

Mark Herbst - Mr. RAW

In just two days Mark Herbst of Horseshoe Valley, On. will ride his bike 1384 km (860 miles) from Oceanside California to Durango, Colorado in the "Race Across the West" aka RAW. If geography wasn't your forte this would be equal to riding your bike from Toronto to Ottawa, back to Toronto and then back to Ottawa. JEEZ! What twisted demented individual does this to himself I cry out in shivers? Mark Herbst that's who. I had the pleasure of being on Mark's crew when he did the 2011 Race Across America and set a new record for Two Riders in his Age Category. We rode once this spring together. It was suppose to be more often but unfortunately our spring has been horrible and I know Mark was training regardless. My rides are two hours maximum, frankly all that's I need in this years training. For Mark, that's a warm up. He was doing 10 hour rides with a little sleep in between and then venturing out at midnight to ride with the constellations. I was going to suggest he do loops around Line 5 [Oro Medonte, On.] so he could take in the Shows playing at the Drive-IN. Spunk, grit & all out determination describe Mark. Mark is the one that got me hooked on Skate Skiing. Mark's the one who suggest I climb Mt. Lemon in Tucson, Ar. Mark is now 57 years young. How good is he? He could beat most 30 and 40 year old guys in any race. Follow Mark's progress. http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/raw3/racerlist.php?s_N_Race_ID=3

My bike ride thru downtown Barrie, On.

Good Day for Ski

Good Friday, March 29th and Hardwood Hills has snow to Nordic Ski. Even if it is just a short ski ; I'm going. Why you ask? To quote Jeff Walters, "because i can".

Inner Strength

Hidden inner strength is a succulent weapon. Being able to laugh at oneself is also precious.

Skate Skiing at Hardwood Hills