A man is not too old until regret takes the place of his dreams
Written by the oldest person to compete at the Beijing Olympics, Japanese equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu. I just thought it was a great quote to start you all off today. Geez, no posts since 23 June. I’ve been a bit slack. I was supposed to have started my 20 week training program on Monday for the Ironman WA team effort. Stupidly agreed to both swimming and running and my teammate will do the cycle.
I will be a volunteer, along with my wife, for Painathlon 2009. Have been watching the Tour de France with interest and I made the fatal mistake of saying that I found it a little boring this year with the dominance of Astana, the inactivity of Cadel. Aside from Lance’s recent power surge up the Petit St Bernard, there hasn’t been a lot of highlights. Bring back big Miguel Indurain’s sheer power for mine.
My footy team, Carlton, has been providing a lot of joy. Sorry for all you Eagles and Dockers. I thought I’d give Corpus Christi College a boost as a few of its recent students have done well in the footy. Notably, Chris Masten, Garrick Ibbotson and the emergence in the junior ranks of Brandon Matera.
I know I have to start swimming…..and running. I have rather foolishly put my hat in the ring with the Cyclebuzz A team for the York to Beverley to York cyclosportif this Sunday 2 August. Should be a hard 105km slog so I had better be in shape for it. We have a full team of 9 riders. I also went in the Shenton Park time trial as part of ATTA but a disappointing 36kph meant that I was quicker 2 years ago in this very same event. I do harbour aims of getting better in this cycling caper.
I have eyed off a Giant Bowery 2009 fixed wheel bike so that will be my next purchase for commuting from Canning Vale to Northbridge on. It has a ‘flip flop’ hub and I’ve noticed a lot of riders using ‘fixies’ lately.
My Spin classes finish in a couple of weeks and those attending have got some real fitness benefits out of it. We will be ‘reviving’ the old group bike ride starting from cnr Amherst and Warton Rds on Saturday mornings from 7am. Its a 65km ride, mostly flat and will have a quick group and slightly slower group. This will commence from 8 August so all welcome.
I’ve put my name down for the Champion Lakes time trial. I haven’t been game to go in any running events lately but I’m going to have to toughen up now. City to Surf beckons in a month.
I watched Mortal Kombat on Foxtel recently and actually enjoyed it. Where is my head at , really?!
When I get a bit fitter, I’ll rejoin the Front Runners training group. I’ll be happy when warmer weather returns. Its been a bit wet and windy here in Perth of late.
Reservoir Amoebas.
CHRISTO