tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113116122008-05-17T08:13:50.447-04:00Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comBlogger1298125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-41737325778172653892008-05-16T19:53:00.006-04:002008-05-16T20:12:53.751-04:00

God I just love when ignorant people get schooled. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you a premium, Grade A submission for the Fail Blog. Be sure to watch the whole video... "If you don't know what appeasement means don't use the word. It's giving away things to the enemy, not talking to the enemy."

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-21593802658131662992008-05-16T11:11:00.004-04:002008-05-16T15:20:03.318-04:00

Wow, busy times! Hopefully I'll get the pictures downloaded this weekend for the river clean-up I organized for my school this past week. We teamed up with our local EnviroCorps and WHAT a blast it was. We had about 40 kids and several teachers/volunteers come out to both canoe and walk alongside the river banks to pick up trash and pull garlic mustard, an invasive weed that chokes out the

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-15212365289374076402008-05-13T20:53:00.008-04:002008-05-13T21:25:51.696-04:00

Well guys, we're up to over 30 riders joining us so for for the annual Wisconsin Brick Adventure this year, so if you'd like to be included in the festivities, please sign up soon! This year we have to offer limited seating for the clinics and dinners in order to avoid the scramble my partner in crime and I encountered last year in trying to get all the unexpected folks situated at the

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-70488682874701011912008-05-12T11:05:00.014-04:002008-05-12T16:11:52.593-04:00

Well it's been a while since we've checked in with the magazine retouching industry, so have a peek at this site James just sent me, and scroll over each photo to see the before images. Be sure to set down all hot beverages beforehand however, lest you startle. Not even perfection is perfect, but it's so easy to forget that when we're immersed in afters... Click to enlarge.

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-18972148512516034142008-05-10T13:50:00.003-04:002008-05-10T14:12:21.289-04:00

What does six show guests plus the end of the school year equal? A super late to the plate GYGO! #46. But, better late than never, right? As mentioned, this week we have several folks on the show, first up is ultra runner extraordinaire Tim Englund. Find out how one of the elites got into the sport that boggles the minds of so many, and what keeps him coming back for more. You might even find

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-22708837361674013172008-05-09T11:15:00.000-04:002008-05-09T22:00:07.433-04:00

I'm learning that habits, good or bad, are pretty powerful things. They're so powerful in fact, I've recently come to admit that some of mine have involved behaviors I didn't even enjoy, but simply felt compelled to repeat regardless of knowing I'd just feel like crap in the end. From oversleeping to letting people regularly waste my time, my actions and interactions weren't benefiting me at all,

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-15934231590514519262008-05-06T22:14:00.005-04:002008-05-06T22:49:29.354-04:00

HOW cute is this little guy!? Yeah I couldn't resist, he was right there close to the fence and I had to get off my bike and pet him. So apparently there was a sign, I've since been told after just about sending myself to Jesus in the middle of my Amish country ride this past Sunday. A sign was supposed to be posted... didn't I see the sign for God's sake?? Not the nice big orange WARNING

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-3133380186062794362008-05-02T07:41:00.009-04:002008-05-06T14:14:18.695-04:00

Oh, well how cool is this!? The new June issue of Inside Triathlon Magazine (the May issue is pictured here) will be running an article on Team Evotri! The issue hits the stands next week, and will include all the details for our third contest this season. Be sure to check it out, as well as the bonus article currently featured on their web site! We really hit the jackpot with the two newest

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-81405881599993215632008-05-01T11:20:00.023-04:002008-05-01T13:56:06.222-04:00

They say never talk about religion or politics in mixed company, but I figure I've broken several sacred bloggy rules already, so what the hell. Have a seat. Hilary Clinton is making me insane. She's here in town again, this time cruising to the gas pumps with sheet metal workers touting the woes of having to choose between feeding their kids and driving to work. Please. Yes, gas is ridiculous

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-4737234730605107882008-04-29T10:52:00.028-04:002008-04-30T19:39:17.944-04:00

I've been thinking for a few days now about how to best describe the way my year seems to be going – how I've had this personal struggle between going with the flow and fighting myself to fit everything in all at once – and I think it's really just time to pick a side already. It's clear things have been different since Ironman, and even though I've proven I can do it all - by God, tell me I

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-34332856919228175142008-04-28T11:25:00.019-04:002008-04-28T12:04:24.055-04:00

(Right: The training remote pinata and light saber stick James made for the third Jedi trial. Click to enlarge the coolness.) All right, without further ado I present the recap of the Jedi Knight Training Academy Trials, a.k.a. Michael's 6th birthday party. The day started out incredibly frigid as young Padawans Laura and Michael used the force at their respective soccer games to score,

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-14190795028076900042008-04-28T07:28:00.002-04:002008-04-28T09:31:54.487-04:00

Wow what a busy weekend! Lots to report, but before we get to all that I'd like to introduce you to the newest members of our family: Skipper (left) and Wicket. Laura has been wanting a puppy in a major way, so we decided to get the responsibility ball rolling with a guinea pig. Sunday (which, yes, was my birthday. Thank you to everyone who called, especially all the way from AUSTRAILIA, and

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-55864674126766089622008-04-25T11:26:00.013-04:002008-04-25T11:50:56.909-04:00

Man I found these "lightsabers" at the Family Dollar store yesterday for a buck each! They came in a bunch of different colors and are filled with bubbles. The huge wand inside catches the light in the sun and makes it actually seem to glow, too perfect! OK, tomorrow is the big day and I'm psyched. This birthday party is going to go down in history as the coolest birthday party ever had by a 6-

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-31177515007315814742008-04-24T11:27:00.035-04:002008-04-24T16:22:54.710-04:00

The question I'm asked the most, usually enthusiastically in the hopes of learning something, and occasionally accompanying the suggestion I don't deserve what I have, is "how?" How did I get here, or how do I pull it all off? And ironically, I have the same answer for all those asking. First and foremost I know buying into the belief that there is only one way to succeed is just like never

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-24068318596944738362008-04-23T07:05:00.006-04:002008-04-23T10:07:49.243-04:00

Well after much planning, registration for the third annual Wisconsin Brick Adventure is now open! The event is still totally free, and will consist of free clinics, cool sponsor surprises, and semi-supported brick workouts on the Ironman Wisconsin course from June 27-29. Workouts will be planned by the cream of the crop coaching crew at Vision Quest Coaching, specifically on hand will be the

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-21560508459246955032008-04-22T10:55:00.006-04:002008-04-22T19:39:56.526-04:00

As you may or may not know, today is Earth Day, and while the task of tending to the environment can seem kind of daunting and overwhelming, there are several little things we all can do to pitch in. Some of the following suggestions require a little more effort than others, but in the end are really worth it. Please take a look, and then visit a few of my favorite sites below for more cool tips!

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-53684123851040531072008-04-21T07:30:00.004-04:002008-04-21T10:14:29.787-04:00

Hard to believe it's already been 6 years, but wow, it has. Tonight we'll have the family party for Michael (his main party will be Saturday), who is all excited because he gets to pick out dinner. He'll of course also get the royal balloon and surprise treatment after school, as is birthday tradition. Happy six years to my Transformer loving, super speed room cleaning, math whiz, smirky-faced

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-72860441109867275002008-04-18T10:54:00.015-04:002008-04-18T22:18:41.494-04:00

Yeah, we totally had an earthquake here this morning. No kidding, an earthquake! It was about 5:30 a.m. and everything just started shaking a little bit. I thought, man that's some wind... or wait, am I awake? It originated from Salem, Illinois and they could feel it - according to the news - all the way up in Southern Michigan. Apparently we live on a fault line here too, WHO knew? The quake

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-31251230623886604332008-04-17T15:43:00.013-04:002008-04-17T14:19:11.147-04:00

Well as I've found my muse and my model, we have now officially entered phase one of cake project: Millennium Falcon. Behold said model below, and DO check out the website in the picture for more about the unbelievably talented woman who made it. She's a freakin' artist. I'll likely make a Suzy Q cake (dark chocolate with cream filling), and why yes, will even make it so it's at least

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-74456647940267210552008-04-16T11:12:00.014-04:002008-04-16T15:42:05.282-04:00

The Millenium Falcon ship from Star Wars. Well, Michael is officially obsessed with Star Wars now. The Transformers still rate and all, but have moved into a distant second behind good old Hans, Luke, and Darth. That said, he'll be six in about a week, so it's going to be a Star Wars birthday with of course, a Millennium Falcon cake. We'll see if I can pull it off, but the research has begun

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-89046176601012574982008-04-15T07:28:00.009-04:002008-04-15T10:25:02.374-04:00

I think this is totally fascinating, and really serves as a perspective check. Six Maasai warriors ran the London Marathon on Sunday in an effort to raise money for a village well. Isaya, their 24-year-old chief who had never before left Tanzania, kept the following journal during the week in London leading up to the race:Fay Schlesinger Saturday April 12, 2008 The Guardian Article Source

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-16332171237692013012008-04-14T15:33:00.008-04:002008-04-14T16:17:26.111-04:00

Life is pretty funny. "Luz", I'll call her, is a student of mine. She's 16, smart, stubborn, and as of late, hell bent on conquering the world. You see, something happened to her recently. Not the same thing that happened to me all those years ago, but something still very traumatic in many of the same ways. Interestingly enough, I never really did the math about what's been going on with her

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-69550705794720053542008-04-12T20:26:00.007-04:002008-04-12T20:35:58.325-04:00

Best wishes go out to all the racers (one in particular - have fun, buddy!) tomorrow as they tackle Ironman Arizona. Have a great race guys!

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-25648117778238341702008-04-11T17:59:00.003-04:002008-04-11T18:02:33.117-04:00

The annual Wisconsin Brick Adventure is coming down the pipe, and ohhhhhh do we have a surprise for you. Save the date, June 27-29, and check back next week for some very cool news. Happy weekend!

Wilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311612.post-88760572627512760662008-04-11T07:59:00.004-04:002008-04-11T08:19:36.507-04:00

All right, well before anything else can happen today, the world has to see the cuteness that is Laura and Michael playing soccer. Please be sure you are securely seated and that all hot beverages, pen/pencil cups, etc., are well out of the way should you find yourself temporarily incapacitated. Running in for some drills. Getting ready to take a turn shooting.

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