Welcome to my new blog!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Welcome to my new blog!

I'm exited to have this new blog. I have a busy racing season and am always busy training and feel bad taking over the family blog sometimes. So I plan to post mainly race reports, but some training and tips as well. This is my 10th year as a triathlete, 5th as a half marathon+ runner (I've also been swimming for 13). I've had some great coaches and great athletes to teach me as well as done a lot of study on my own, but I will put the disclaimer that I am not a trainer or a doctor, so don't try this at home :) Without the proper time and training anyway :)
Please post comments, they are always fun to read. I don't mind you posting if we haven't met, but please no 50 year old balding stalkers.

Thank You!

3 comments:

Nurse Heidi said...: Hello, it's me, your favorite 50 year old balding stalker. (What is it about balding? Does that make me seem more ominous??) Kidding! Shucks, I guess my profile pic gives me away...I'll have to change that.

Anyway, I think this is a great idea. Nice way to chronicle your training and events and keep track of what worked and what didn't. I'm pleased to call myself your training buddy, and hope you don't mind me dragging you down to my slow poke pace on those long runs. Couldn't have gotten to where I am without you, I hope you know that.; May 19, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Megan said...: Cool blog Les! I'm sure I can learn a lot from it.

And for the record, I happen to love balding guys (well, one balding guy).; May 20, 2009 at 9:09 AM
Stephanie said...: Love the new blog! Your pictures are amazing, you are 100x more of an athlete than me!; May 20, 2009 at 3:36 PM

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Recent/Upcoming posts

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Saratoga Springs Tri - A win and 2nd with the men!
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Ogden Valley Tri
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Sunday, May 17, 2009