Ironman A Punderful Idea I've suddenly become very busy at work. For the past week I've spent much of my time in a zombie-like state. Except for when someone approaches
Ironman The Amazing Race I feel like a broken record announcing this for the third day in a row. But you've come to expect that around here. I really only have about three different jokes that I just use over and over again, interspersed with references
Ironman A Horrifying Announcement I have a really big and terrifying announcement. I'M PREGNANT. See? Now it's funny because I make the joke so often. Pretty soon you guys are going to be begging me to tell you that I'm pregnant because
Ironman While We're on the Topic of Embarrassing Stories Right before lunch today I got the mass text that "fresh" produce had graced the land of Palau. 12 seconds later I was walking down the street toward the grocery store at a brisk pace when the Stormtrooper zoomed by with Daniel
Ironman 2012 How did we already get to the 2012 wrap-up post? What a year. For several years now I have measured my life by the mantra that if I'm doing things right, the best year of my life at any given time should
Ironman Sleep Talking Summerfest happened. And I served food. And got a lot of it on me. I lived the dream. The festival went on for exactly 12 million hours. And we were
Ironman Pioneer Day Marathoning How often are you supposed to clean your reusable water bottle? I'm sitting here at work, early in the morning, getting ready to get started for the day.
Ironman So Hot So so so hot. I'm not talking about myself. I'm talking about the weather. It has been so bloody hot here in Salt Lake City. Like, jaws of Hell hot. Like, so hot that if The First Eye tried to
Ironman Ironman St. George Videos Daniel and I recorded 7 short videos in St. George in the days leading up to the Ironman, shortly after our disqualifications, and the day after, discussing our experience and attempting to show parts of the course. In two of the videos there are
Ironman Ironman St. George, Part III I pulled into the next aid station, having gone a while without seeing any spectators or support staff since we were now somewhere on the back side of a very windy canyon. The small crowd was a welcome sight. I got off my bike
Ironman Ironman St. George, Part II The man sitting next to me in the changing tent was probably 60 years old. His face was completely white and he didn't respond to me when I turned to him and commented on the water. He stared at me, with his
Ironman Ironman St. George, Part I Well it happened. The much anticipated Ironman St. George came and went this weekend, taking a part of my soul and happiness with it. The race and event proved to
Ironman Ironman Final Thoughts Dear strangers, I write this now on the eve of our Ironman departure. In a few short hours we will head south, Paul Cyclemon and Larry in tow, off to war. I'm freaked out. Like, really freaked out. Over seven months ago
Ironman Strangest Human Names Last Friday I went to the Facebook Page and asked you for the strangest name you've ever heard parents give their child. You did not disappoint. I think we're going to have to do more of these brain storms together.
Ironman Willard Bay I know you may be tired of hearing me talk about swimming. If so, just replace the word "swim" with "Polka Dance" throughout this post. I
Ironman Not Far from the Tree Years of speculation that I might be adopted were suddenly halted on Sunday when I watched Bob attempt to use technology. My sister Krishelle and I sat in the back seat of his car while Cathie subtly mocked his repeated failed attempts to use
Ironman Omelets Another week of training is rounding out to be another dark mark on my past. I kid. Mostly. Ironman training overall has been a good experience. The same way everything crappy I've ever gone through that has made me "stronger"
Ironman Biking in Moab Last weekend I went south with a number of friends (Dan, Anna, and Emma) to give Paul Cyclemon a spin in Moab. I hoped Paul and I would hit it
Ironman Paul Cyclemon I purchased a bike last week. Before registering for the Ironman, I thought there were exactly 3 kinds of bikes: 1. Tricycle: I had one of these as a very small child. One day I hooked a wagon up to it, loaded my baby
Ironman Open Water Torture Terrible things took place on February 25, 2012. My life will now be divided into two sections: before 10,000 daggers stabbed every part of my body at once, and
Ironman Drowning in a Wet Suit Bob and Cathie are growing ever more concerned as the days go on and the May 5th doomsday approaches (Ironman). Typically beacons of hope and encouragement, they took on a
Ironman The Bod Pod Because I'm spending an inordinate amount of time putting myself through torture for a mistake I made in October (i.e., signing up for the May Ironman), all so I won't drown/die of heat exhaust/fall off of a
Ironman Ironman Woes Before I rant and rave about my most recent rantworthy rave, I want to let those of you in or near the Provo area know that I will be telling my story of having major surgery in Eastern Europe on The Porch this Thursday