Today on the way to work I clicked onto a story in the Guardian about Evan Muncie. Evan is a 28 year old rice seller. 27 days ago he was trapped in the market in Port au Prince following the mega-earthquake that struck Haiti. And yesterday, he was pulled out ALIVE.27 days. Trapped. Alone. Surviving.A […]
The weather was so-so this past weekend. I should’ve gone for the Serpie newbie group cycle, but didn’t. I’m starting to feel a bit of pressure. Pressure to spend more time on the bike, and to spend more time on my runs. I’m still a bit gun shy with the runs. I know the focus […]
This is the second Friday of “bread” posts, spurred on by the discussions I’ve had in real life and on Twitter about the joys of home-baked bread. The first recipe (posted 19 January) was for an “almost no-knead” bread. This week I am posting my recipe for a traditional (read – knead it yourself or […]
Alone. There are times that I feel low. It is rare but it happens. I laugh often and I love life. But sometimes… Sometimes I feel alone. Everyday when I wake up I think to myself “Life is brilliant.” I breathe deep and wonder how I can fit into the day all the things I […]
For some reason a lot of my friends and the folks I interact with online (via Twitter) have been talking a lot about baking bread. Baking bread does not have to be difficult. I have two great recipes, both from Cook’s Illustrated, and both absolutely delicious. I will publish “bread” posts for the next two […]
Last summer I ran into my friend Andres. We used to work together, and have shared a few drinks over the years (and lots of laughs). I saw him right before he was heading off to tackle Europe’s largest mountain, in the name of charity. I mentioned to Andres that I would love to share […]
It is still January. My racing plans for 2010 are just taking shape. As they take shape, my plans reinvigorate my training and give me purpose. I take huge health benefit from being active, but there is just something else that I get from racing – an adrenaline shot, a sense of accomplishment, a buzz… […]
In November on Twitter, Shannon (@hendy2) posted that she had a great recipe for spinach jalapeno dip. I am a huge fan of chips and dip, so asked Shannon if she would share the recipe. Now, she says that she got the recipe from her best friend, who got it from someone else, who got […]
Some of us start the new year with goals for 2010. Others of us look at 2010 as a year to lay the Foundation for the future. For me, one of the most inspiring stories I’ve read about when it comes to plans for a physical adventure for charity in the future has got to […]
This is the title of one of my favourite prints by Patrick Caulfield. Based on a poem by Jules Laforgue, the cut out door just tempts the viewer with the clear blue sky… Just there, but inaccessible… This longing to be outside is one of my key fitness motivations. It was one of the best […]