Three years ago today……time flies

I’m not really a reliable blogger I’ve realized- partly due to the fact that when i’m at home there quite literally is not enough time in the day.  But when i’m traveling it is not quite as nuts.  So here are some pics from Regensburg- one of the most beautiful spots for an Ironman on…

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…

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…

Federer plays in 3.5 hours, we have a DVR, Federer is the new Brett Favre When a company sends you a bill….let’s say Teresan Gas….and it says CR beside the amount you owe, this does not mean that you owe that amount, it means your account is that much overpaid as in you have a…

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…