Swimmer in Transition Posts

December 16, 2008

On the beach in San Diego!I had been itching to go ice skating all “winter” and I actually missed the Minnesota rinks. It’s been super hard to get in the Christmas spirit with all this nice weather. I wasn’t…

December 10, 2008

For those of you who don’t know, I’m a registered member of a Native American tribe in northern Wisconsin. I am a card carrying member of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. This…

December 2, 2008

dear blogger:I’m thankful for:my family, my friends, my life in san diego. MN climbing friend Amanda flew into SD on Wednesday evening where I took her to experience the famous In and Out Burger. (thumbs up!) Thanksgiving was spent…

November 20, 2008

It’s been one big party on the bike. Almost 200 miles in a week and a half and I still can’t wait to get back on it. Last week I managed to make it to JT’s ride Tuesday and…

November 11, 2008
November 7, 2008

Seven weeks to the day. My Guru Crono has arrived. Lynn called me this morning and left a message with the good news. A box arrived on their doorstep. A box carrying my bike and all the parts.I took…

November 4, 2008

Old Skool Camping (circa 1990s): family sized tent, Coleman sleeping bag, 3 coolers stocked full of food, juice boxes (cold beer for adults), and any other non-essential food items, flashlights, Schwinn 18-speed sidewinder. New Aged Camping (2006-present): REI half-dome…

October 22, 2008

Vegas baby! After Pumpkinman, Anatoly, Stephen and I went to Stephen’s parents house to enjoy the hot tub and dinner. Paul visited with friends on the strip and made it over around 1am. We decided to crash there and…

October 21, 2008

Vegas baby… sometimes you’re just outta luck… sometimes things roll in your favor.Last minute change of plans had my bike riding with Nikee on Thursday and me riding with Stephen and Anatoly on Friday, while Paul flew in because…

October 15, 2008

This weekend I attended the Underwater Hockey Pacific Coast Championships.Words to describe a weekend: Fin keepers, college friends, 14 hours in a Yukon, sinus pressure, Aerobed, snorkel breathing. Fun or not so fun? You decide:Took a half day on…