Public relations, dad, triathlete, ultrarunner, technology enthusiast, reside in Bay Area
The Little Girl did her first ever triathlon today and I have to admit, I've never been prouder. She did absolutey great but way more importantly, she had a blast and can't wait to do it again. I loved every minute of it. Note that the one group photo features Chris Lieto, second place finisher at Ironman Hawaii. Totally cool, down to earth guy.
This video is a little long, but worth it (I think, at least).
When I was a little boy of 11, my Old Man took me to a 1977 World Series game. It remains today one the greatest memories of my childhood.
Indian Summer is in full effect in Marin County, CA. It must be 75 today and there isn't a cloud in the sky. It's days like this, in late October no less, that makes California what it is.
My boy Dave M is in town and we had to celebrate the weather with an epic bike ride. We road about 30 miles at a moderate pace. It was so enjoyeable it makes me wonder why I don't ride more, versus all this crazy running. After the ride we had Tony Tutto's organic pizza for lunch. If I can score a quick nap - and get over this travesty of a Michigan football game - this has the makings of a perfect day.Ten years ago was one of the best and scariest days of my life. Scary in the sense that The Wife had some unexpected complications in the delivery room that made for an utterly nerve wracking day. Best from the standpoint that everything was fine in the end and the day culminated with the birth of my Little Boy.
I simply cannot believe that he's ten years old. Like any kid his age he certainly has his moments and he can be a bit bratty but he's also one of the sweetest, most kind hearted and compassionate kids in the world. I love him (and his sister too of course) more than life itself. Happy birthday Little Boy. I'm really proud and honored to be your father.
I was headed to a client meeting today when a storm of biblical proportions broke out. That would have been one thing, but I've never seen anything quite like this where water was literally erupting upwards. It was so odd that I had to stop and film it and I wasn't alone; a network cameraman was doing the same. So, can anyone explain to me the law of physics that caused this to occur?
Too tired to post tonight; long, fun-filled weekend spent partially here and partially with some friends in Palo Alto.
One of the highlights of the weekend was catching the Little Boy getting a solid hit in his game earlier today. He also pitched and caught an inning. He's really coming along as a baseball player and I'm very proud of him - he's the smallest kid out there but has achieved what he has through hard work and a pretty solid commitment. Now if he was only as committed to his homework.....Today's run: Miwok to Coyote Ridge to Green Gulch and back. Another epic day. And with that, I am off to New York.
