Monthly Archives: May 2011
Long Weekend on the Horizon
Yip, it’s Dragon Boat Festival on Monday June 6th and in Taiwan that means a long weekend. I’ll be in Taitung visiting the in-laws. With a bike ride and a couple of run-swims thrown in. But what’s really burning inside … Continue reading
Pool Time
I made it to the pool this evening. And swam 30 lengths – mostly because we’re heading down to Taitung this weekend and I don’t want to look like a total loser and drown halfway across the lake. I haven’t … Continue reading
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Triathlon Gear in Taiwan
This is an earlier post from my old blog but if you’re here and your kit is not – you might find this useful. Well, I’ve struggled along here – trying to get triathlon stuff that fits me. Not just … Continue reading
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End of Days
Well, much has been made of the end of the world in the past days – and then having to come to terms with the idea of another few years here. Though it may not be the end of days … Continue reading
2010 Taitung 123K IronMan Triathlon
Race Day found me stressed out at 5am. I had slept little but the adrenalin was pumping. I ate half a bagel, drank some green tea/isotonic drink and started checking and re-checking my stuff. I walked into the transition area … Continue reading
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2010 Taitung 123K IronMan Triathlon
In August 2010 I spent three glorious weeks in Taitung. Braaivleis, sunny skies and Chevrolet – I think that’s how the advert went. And I bought a bicycle. It’s just impossible to be in Taitung without a bicycle. Roads are … Continue reading
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Day 1
I am moving my blog over from Blogger mainly because I am the proud owner of an iPhone which I was very excited about using as a blogging tool. However, there seems to be no good app for Blogger. And … Continue reading
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Of Arms and a Man 