Friday, April 30, 2010

Close calls



We have a peaceful road in Boone County called Rangeline. However, the universe did not seem to be aligned correctly last night--I was on the road for work and people were driving like idiots and the traffic was terrible, I was almost broadsided (on the side that my 4 year old daughter was sitting) by some dude who was obviously on drugs at about 6pm on Worley St.

Then this happens to these cyclists out on Rangeline. All of these guys I consider friends. I'm so glad that no one was hurt. And I'm amazed that the woman in the car came through unscathed. The photos above tell everything--she tried to pass and overcorrected--ended up going end over end. Scary stuff.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

NEMO Triathlon

My neighbor and good buddy Joe and I have decided to train for the NEMO Triathlon in September. I realize that I need an event to train for to maintain fitness right now. For some reason, I've never really been able to do the "fitness for fitness sake" thing very well. I have to compete on some level.

NEMO is one of the most fun and safest triathlons around. Their army of volunteers makes for an amazing day. Should be fun.