Walking

We should celebrate the earth more than we do.  We are lucky to be here.  Take a look around man, it’s awesome on this planet! Cell phones, computers, tv’s, lights, ovens, microwaves, blenders, power tools, vibrating chairs, massage-a-lators, escalators, electric razors, shoe warmers, george foreman grills, food processors, hand blenders, toasters, toaster ovens, heating pads,…

A few nights ago I had one of the most unforgetable experiences of my life.  I was invited by my host, Loay Nazer, to the downtown center of Jeddah to observe the daily “call to prayer”.  The call to prayer happens numerous times throughout the day and is broadcast over loud speakers from all the…

This weekend Reid Coolsaet ran 2:11:23 at the Scotiabank Marathon in Toronto……6 seconds under the Canadian standard for the Olympics in 2012.  Alot of years went into that……pretty dam impressive.  Another speed river runner Eric Gillis was close behind in 2:12:07…..not too shabby either! Here’s his blog post…..definitely worth a read. While I’m here I’d…

A wise man once told me that the end goal of parenting is to give all of your essence to your children.  The man who told me this lost his twenty-five year old son in a tragic accident four years ago. For some reason the brief conversation we had about kids stuck with me.  I’m…

Lance was pretty dam impressive this tour.  In fact I think more impressive than other tours.  To take 3 years off at that age and in that sport and come back to a podium finish is incredible.  Adding to it he played the team guy role to perfection despite the fact that he must have…