I had a great weekend away with the Holland College women's hockey team. I really had no idea what to expect going into this weekend. I had coached women once beore and swore i'd never coach women again. When asked by the captain if I would help out I immediately said no but changed my mind and said yes the next day. It was definately different but overall I really enjoyed it. We had lots of laughs. I'll never forget the first convo I had when I got on the bus. I turned around and asked the girl behind us..."who is our goalie?" "Aww...Pecker." she responded. "Pecker?" I asked. "Ya her name is Miranda but everyone knows her as pecker." I couldn't help but laugh.
Last night I had great intentions of getting up and going for a swim...even though the team was taking the morning off. However, when the alarm went off there was no thought at all about working out...just shut it off immediately and went back to sleep. When the alarm went off the next time I knew things just weren't right. Within the next hour I began showing symptoms. By 10 am it was official....Bryan was back! Here's a list of the symptoms in no particular order.
1. Food addiction flares
2. Feeling like quiting things
3. Doesn't phase me that I missed a workout
4. Don't feel like talking
5. Extreme highs and lows
I had my food addiction well under control going into the weekend. I hadn't eaten bread in over a month. Wow did that ever change. As I just finished eating my 3rd piece of garlic bread the captain asked "want half of this?" referring to another piece of garlic bread. With no hesitation I responded..."sure." It was a disaster!
I look forward to getting back with the team tomorrow. We have a big week ahead of us. Just a reminder there is only 12 days till the 1st annual Tdisc santa claus run. Anyone wanting to donate then please contact one of the Tdisc members. Thank you!
Till next time,
TDP
"Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege."
-John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
The Coach Responds! Captain has his back.
Prepared Statement:
" As the first, longest serving, and winningest coach in TDISC history I am angered by the voters of the latest poll. However, this is one situation where the tail won't wag the dog. I will be staying on for the duration of my contract and under no circumstances will I hand the reigns over to anyone unless it is Simon Whitfield...and in that case I would stay on as Associate coach. I built this team from the ground up. I named a captain (TDiscgreggy) who has been a good leader for this group. Me and Tdiscgreggy are on the same page, therefore the leadership is strong on Tdisc. Tdisc is simply entering the portion of the season known as " the dog days of winter." The initial weeks of the "dog days" can sometimes be draining physically, and even devastating mentally. I plan to push through these days and field a successful entry in the 2010 Atlantic Canada Triathlon Season.
"As for me getting fired...I can't be fired. I have a lifetime contract and I'm not going anywhere !!!! "
TDK - Head Coach
Shortly after the captain released a statement:
As captain of this team, I am 100% behind our coach. I stand with every decision he makes. Enough said.
Captain
" As the first, longest serving, and winningest coach in TDISC history I am angered by the voters of the latest poll. However, this is one situation where the tail won't wag the dog. I will be staying on for the duration of my contract and under no circumstances will I hand the reigns over to anyone unless it is Simon Whitfield...and in that case I would stay on as Associate coach. I built this team from the ground up. I named a captain (TDiscgreggy) who has been a good leader for this group. Me and Tdiscgreggy are on the same page, therefore the leadership is strong on Tdisc. Tdisc is simply entering the portion of the season known as " the dog days of winter." The initial weeks of the "dog days" can sometimes be draining physically, and even devastating mentally. I plan to push through these days and field a successful entry in the 2010 Atlantic Canada Triathlon Season.
"As for me getting fired...I can't be fired. I have a lifetime contract and I'm not going anywhere !!!! "
TDK - Head Coach
Shortly after the captain released a statement:
As captain of this team, I am 100% behind our coach. I stand with every decision he makes. Enough said.
Captain
All business....
As we pedalled away on the stationary bikes I couldn't help but notice that there was no talking. For minutes on end things were very quiet. We did bike sprints and whatnot for 40 minutes and then finished with a short circuit.
Tdisc hasn't been the same the last few days. Our coach has lost the team....and hides from the media. However, that's not the big problem. The major problem is with the blog. As author of the blog I think I have lost my team and a number of key blog readers. Today's turmoil has made my food addiction flare for the first time in over a month. I just went back for more meatloaf. Now I sickened myself on it. This can't happen...I have decided to take a few days to think about whether or not it is best that I step down.
Enjoy your weekend....
TDP
"Even before Watergate and his resignation, Nixon had inspired conflicting and passionate emotions."
Stephen Ambrose
Tdisc hasn't been the same the last few days. Our coach has lost the team....and hides from the media. However, that's not the big problem. The major problem is with the blog. As author of the blog I think I have lost my team and a number of key blog readers. Today's turmoil has made my food addiction flare for the first time in over a month. I just went back for more meatloaf. Now I sickened myself on it. This can't happen...I have decided to take a few days to think about whether or not it is best that I step down.
Enjoy your weekend....
TDP
"Even before Watergate and his resignation, Nixon had inspired conflicting and passionate emotions."
Stephen Ambrose
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Breaking News!
The first ever athlete of the month goes to......................Bull Patterson!
"He's put in a good month"-Coach tdisckree
"I read back a few blogs...he's been getting it lately. He deserves the AOM."-The admiral
About once a year someone takes a real good rippin in the blog. Lately it's been bull patterson. The team has been sputtering and someone had to take the blame and unfortunately it was the rookie. His attitude hasn't been great...but he's still consistently put in good workouts. Heck...at this point in my rookie season I had quit 5 times and if I had the blog I would have retired from that a couple times. It's the dog days...keep up the good work bull.
The problems with Tdisc have come straight from the top. Coach Tdisckree has been terrible. There is no doubt about it that he tried to undermine the team this morning. He attacked the rookie in the form taking his goggles. It created a bit of a stir at the start swim. At one point he even suggested that we just go to straight to the hot tub. The admiral quickly put an end to that. I had trouble swimming at the start...the negativity really gets to me. At one point I remember being perched up in the corner of the pool thinking...what has gone wrong with tdisc? I didn't have to look to far to get my answer. Tdisckree was coming down the lane with his head out of the water..."what...I can't see." I slid back into the pool and thought to myself..."Oh captain...where are you?"
I actually swam pretty well at the end of the swim today. Tomorrow we are biking followed by a weights circuit.
Today's swim has sparked another tdisc fan poll. Be sure to check it out in the right hand column.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"There are 86,400 seconds in a day. It's up to you to decide what to do with them." -- Jim Valvano
"He's put in a good month"-Coach tdisckree
"I read back a few blogs...he's been getting it lately. He deserves the AOM."-The admiral
About once a year someone takes a real good rippin in the blog. Lately it's been bull patterson. The team has been sputtering and someone had to take the blame and unfortunately it was the rookie. His attitude hasn't been great...but he's still consistently put in good workouts. Heck...at this point in my rookie season I had quit 5 times and if I had the blog I would have retired from that a couple times. It's the dog days...keep up the good work bull.
The problems with Tdisc have come straight from the top. Coach Tdisckree has been terrible. There is no doubt about it that he tried to undermine the team this morning. He attacked the rookie in the form taking his goggles. It created a bit of a stir at the start swim. At one point he even suggested that we just go to straight to the hot tub. The admiral quickly put an end to that. I had trouble swimming at the start...the negativity really gets to me. At one point I remember being perched up in the corner of the pool thinking...what has gone wrong with tdisc? I didn't have to look to far to get my answer. Tdisckree was coming down the lane with his head out of the water..."what...I can't see." I slid back into the pool and thought to myself..."Oh captain...where are you?"
I actually swam pretty well at the end of the swim today. Tomorrow we are biking followed by a weights circuit.
Today's swim has sparked another tdisc fan poll. Be sure to check it out in the right hand column.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"There are 86,400 seconds in a day. It's up to you to decide what to do with them." -- Jim Valvano
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Back to work!
Scratches:Tdisckree(work)
"The admiral is taking the morning off...do u want to do the same?" -Coach Tdisckree via a text at 6:05am.
My reply to the question was a quick yes. I have put a very good push on lately and decided that an extra day off wouldn't hurt at all. Now that I have my eating under control I don't feel as bad on days off. I actually felt great on Monday and was ready to go on the run this morning.
We went for about a 40 minute jog this morning. It was very uneventful. We spent most of the run just catching up on what happened over the weekend. We followed up the with a quick abs workout put on by bull patterson.
Just a reminder about the fan poll in the right hand column. If u have not yet voted then be sure to do that before it runs out. Also if you have not yet signed the guest book then we would appreciate if you would take the time to fill that out. Thanks!
Tomorrow we are back to the pool.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"A ship in the harbor is safe. But that's not what ships are built for." -Anonymous
"The admiral is taking the morning off...do u want to do the same?" -Coach Tdisckree via a text at 6:05am.
My reply to the question was a quick yes. I have put a very good push on lately and decided that an extra day off wouldn't hurt at all. Now that I have my eating under control I don't feel as bad on days off. I actually felt great on Monday and was ready to go on the run this morning.
We went for about a 40 minute jog this morning. It was very uneventful. We spent most of the run just catching up on what happened over the weekend. We followed up the with a quick abs workout put on by bull patterson.
Just a reminder about the fan poll in the right hand column. If u have not yet voted then be sure to do that before it runs out. Also if you have not yet signed the guest book then we would appreciate if you would take the time to fill that out. Thanks!
Tomorrow we are back to the pool.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"A ship in the harbor is safe. But that's not what ships are built for." -Anonymous
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Long week!
Scratches:Tdisckree (Monctonian)
Tdiscgreggy (wrist)
I knew the moment that I woke up this morning that I was going to struggle on the run. It was a long week and I don't think the 1500m of kicking in the pool yesterday helped at all. I dressed really warm this morning thinking that it was colder then it was. Big mistake...I realized that about halfway into the run.
Bull, the admiral, and I set out on about a 14k run. About 500 m into the run bull asked a very good question. "Whose idea was it to run 14k?" I was really hoping my chi running would kick in but it didn't. I battled from start to finish. By times I even contemplated walking. Bull Patterson was much more calm today but he was still quite worried about the time. We ended up cutting a bit off but not very much. I at one point had the jacket wide open...gloves in my pocket, and hat in my back pocket. As we finished everything was all calm until all of a sudden the admiral started yelling expletives and grabbing for his left shoulder. "Quick patty here...massage it...quick." awwww...roared the admiral as patty went to work on his shoulder. It was something to see. The admiral had an unexpected cramp in his shoulder as we finished the run.
Tomorrow is a much needed rest day.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Everybody is looking for instant success, but it doesn't work that way. You build a successful life one day at a time."
Lou Holtz
Tdiscgreggy (wrist)
I knew the moment that I woke up this morning that I was going to struggle on the run. It was a long week and I don't think the 1500m of kicking in the pool yesterday helped at all. I dressed really warm this morning thinking that it was colder then it was. Big mistake...I realized that about halfway into the run.
Bull, the admiral, and I set out on about a 14k run. About 500 m into the run bull asked a very good question. "Whose idea was it to run 14k?" I was really hoping my chi running would kick in but it didn't. I battled from start to finish. By times I even contemplated walking. Bull Patterson was much more calm today but he was still quite worried about the time. We ended up cutting a bit off but not very much. I at one point had the jacket wide open...gloves in my pocket, and hat in my back pocket. As we finished everything was all calm until all of a sudden the admiral started yelling expletives and grabbing for his left shoulder. "Quick patty here...massage it...quick." awwww...roared the admiral as patty went to work on his shoulder. It was something to see. The admiral had an unexpected cramp in his shoulder as we finished the run.
Tomorrow is a much needed rest day.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Everybody is looking for instant success, but it doesn't work that way. You build a successful life one day at a time."
Lou Holtz
Friday, November 20, 2009
What's up with The Bull?
Scratches: Tdisckree (didn't want to be tired for his trip to Moncton)
Tdiscgreggy (Wrist)
Every Friday morning we join a triathlon swim class. I know that going every time i'm going to be completely gassed at the end. Today we started with flippers and did 1500m of freestyle and kicking. It was so much kicking that my feet were beginning to cramp up. When we finished that, we did some explosive work then finished with a few drills. For the third straight day bull patterson came to the workout with a bad attitude. Tdisckree borrowed his goggles the other day and then didn't show for the workout...so bull had no goggles. For some reason he attacked me and the admiral over it. "Let's just run boys" said bull patterson with a bad attitude. He was ready to pull the shoot on the swim. "I haven't swam all week...i'm swimming" said the big gun while putting his foot down. Bull's attitude slightly changed when he put on the flippers for the first time...it was like christmas morning. "These things are awesome" bull announced to the lane while kicking with all his might. The chaos that was going on during that few minutes was something else. I made one and only one trip down with no goggles. There was so much water in my face that I may as well have just swam with my head in the water. I'm sure if we did this for most of the class they would have had to postpone aquafit.
There was no time for the tub today so we just went straight to the showers. I knew there was going to be conflict with bull over tomorrow's start time so I mentioned it to the admiral before hand."Want to start at 9." I asked. "sure" replied the admiral. So as we finished showering we mentioned the run tomorrow. "9am run time bull." "boys let's go early" replied bull. The admiral gave in a bit and said "fine 8:30." "Fine...I don't need to run." replied a bull with a bad attitude. So we attacked his attitude for a few minutes and said we'll see you here at 8:30am.
Saturday's are our long run days. We will plan to run somewhere in the range of 13-14k.
bull's latest snapping has sparked a new fan poll. Be sure to check it out and vote. It's in the right hand column. Thanks!
Till next time,
TDP
"Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me or I can be lost in the maze. My choice; my responsibility; win or lose, only I hold the keys to my destiny." ---Elain Maxwell
Tdiscgreggy (Wrist)
Every Friday morning we join a triathlon swim class. I know that going every time i'm going to be completely gassed at the end. Today we started with flippers and did 1500m of freestyle and kicking. It was so much kicking that my feet were beginning to cramp up. When we finished that, we did some explosive work then finished with a few drills. For the third straight day bull patterson came to the workout with a bad attitude. Tdisckree borrowed his goggles the other day and then didn't show for the workout...so bull had no goggles. For some reason he attacked me and the admiral over it. "Let's just run boys" said bull patterson with a bad attitude. He was ready to pull the shoot on the swim. "I haven't swam all week...i'm swimming" said the big gun while putting his foot down. Bull's attitude slightly changed when he put on the flippers for the first time...it was like christmas morning. "These things are awesome" bull announced to the lane while kicking with all his might. The chaos that was going on during that few minutes was something else. I made one and only one trip down with no goggles. There was so much water in my face that I may as well have just swam with my head in the water. I'm sure if we did this for most of the class they would have had to postpone aquafit.
There was no time for the tub today so we just went straight to the showers. I knew there was going to be conflict with bull over tomorrow's start time so I mentioned it to the admiral before hand."Want to start at 9." I asked. "sure" replied the admiral. So as we finished showering we mentioned the run tomorrow. "9am run time bull." "boys let's go early" replied bull. The admiral gave in a bit and said "fine 8:30." "Fine...I don't need to run." replied a bull with a bad attitude. So we attacked his attitude for a few minutes and said we'll see you here at 8:30am.
Saturday's are our long run days. We will plan to run somewhere in the range of 13-14k.
bull's latest snapping has sparked a new fan poll. Be sure to check it out and vote. It's in the right hand column. Thanks!
Till next time,
TDP
"Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me or I can be lost in the maze. My choice; my responsibility; win or lose, only I hold the keys to my destiny." ---Elain Maxwell
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Bull knows best!
Scratches:None
"No boys....it's all that make up that they put on for the camera." -Bull paterson trying to convince the rest of the group that carrie underwood isn't good looking.
Today we went for a brisk 6k run. The captain was a little tardy so he was left behind. It's never fun leaving a teamate but it clearly states in the constitution that you must be on time. We all ran well. I was a little tired but that has become the norm for me during the middle of the week.
As we arrived back at the TTF we were met at the door by our captain who joined in for the weights circuit. Instead of doing the weights I decided to stretch for the remainder of the workout. Bull has been on edge lately and again today he showed up to the workout edgy. He first bumped the admiral on the way down the stairs for the run, then he tried to tell us that Carrie Underwood wasn't good looking and Brad paisley shouldn't be a country singer. That drew a negative response from the team. His next comment struck deep into the admiral's heart which almost led to a fist fight. "Tyra Banks has fake hair." stated Bull. "No way...she's on for like 4 hours a day." replied a ticked off admiral trying to get up out of the TRX. Cooler heads prevailed and they worked it out between themselves.
Tonight it is back to Ed. fitness followed by swim class tomorrow morning.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"The key is that I control my life: my life doesn't control me."
"No boys....it's all that make up that they put on for the camera." -Bull paterson trying to convince the rest of the group that carrie underwood isn't good looking.
Today we went for a brisk 6k run. The captain was a little tardy so he was left behind. It's never fun leaving a teamate but it clearly states in the constitution that you must be on time. We all ran well. I was a little tired but that has become the norm for me during the middle of the week.
As we arrived back at the TTF we were met at the door by our captain who joined in for the weights circuit. Instead of doing the weights I decided to stretch for the remainder of the workout. Bull has been on edge lately and again today he showed up to the workout edgy. He first bumped the admiral on the way down the stairs for the run, then he tried to tell us that Carrie Underwood wasn't good looking and Brad paisley shouldn't be a country singer. That drew a negative response from the team. His next comment struck deep into the admiral's heart which almost led to a fist fight. "Tyra Banks has fake hair." stated Bull. "No way...she's on for like 4 hours a day." replied a ticked off admiral trying to get up out of the TRX. Cooler heads prevailed and they worked it out between themselves.
Tonight it is back to Ed. fitness followed by swim class tomorrow morning.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"The key is that I control my life: my life doesn't control me."
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Over the hump!
Scratches: Bull Patterson (Truck)
Tdiscgreggy (upper body)
We planned on biking for a half an hour then swimming for a half an hour. As we got halfway through we decided that we would just continue on the bike for the remainder. We haven't spent much time on the bike discipline lately. It felt great today to have a good hard ride. Captain Tdiscgreggy was absent due to his injured wrist. Bull Patterson's truck wouldn't start this morning so he made the dreaded phone call to the admiral announcing his scratch from this mornings workout. "Do u want me to pick u up bull?" asked the admiral. "No nevermind" replied a mentally worn out rookie. The dog days are beginning to set in.
Again this week I weighed in 4 lbs lighter then the previous week. A major reason for that has been my new diet and the addition of 2 ed. fitness classes a week. Tonight I was back to ed. fitness. It's now something that I look forward to each week.
Tomorrow it is tdisc in the morning and ed fitness at night. Keep on keepin on!
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind." ~Author Unknown
Tdiscgreggy (upper body)
We planned on biking for a half an hour then swimming for a half an hour. As we got halfway through we decided that we would just continue on the bike for the remainder. We haven't spent much time on the bike discipline lately. It felt great today to have a good hard ride. Captain Tdiscgreggy was absent due to his injured wrist. Bull Patterson's truck wouldn't start this morning so he made the dreaded phone call to the admiral announcing his scratch from this mornings workout. "Do u want me to pick u up bull?" asked the admiral. "No nevermind" replied a mentally worn out rookie. The dog days are beginning to set in.
Again this week I weighed in 4 lbs lighter then the previous week. A major reason for that has been my new diet and the addition of 2 ed. fitness classes a week. Tonight I was back to ed. fitness. It's now something that I look forward to each week.
Tomorrow it is tdisc in the morning and ed fitness at night. Keep on keepin on!
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind." ~Author Unknown
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Missing belt pushes bull to the brink
Scrathes:Tdisckree (work)
Over time you learn to almost the exact minute how much time that is needed to get ready and arrive at the ttf. For myself it is 25 minutes. That includes bag packed and clothes by the side of my bed the night before. I have a point and i'll get to it in a minute.
We all sat in the lounge awaiting the arrival of our prized rookie. "He's never late...I'll go check with kree and see if he heard from bull." The admiral said as he paced the lounge. Finally 5 minutes late bull patterson came walking through the door. Not saying a word to him we proceeded to go outside for a run. "It's freezing out...we should be inside." Complained a bull that never complains. "you show up late and now your complaining about running outside." Barked the admiral. We knew something was up and we didn't find out until we hit the trail. "I spent 15 minutes looking for my belt this morning." mentioned a disgusted bp. "Bull you need to pack the night before." replied the captain. "He'll learn" added the added the admiral. Everthing was ok until late in the run when the admiral accidentally bumped into bull. Bull nearly exploded on the big gun, but cooler heads prevailed. We didn't bother mentioning at that point that he was fined for being late. Bull was still on edge as he entered the changing room where he had a beef with the coach. Details of that squable cannot be released to the public.
On the flip side...we had a good run today. Personally I ran well. Again I practiced my chi running technique. It definatly needs work but it's helped me run a bit easier already. We went for an 8k jog then stretched for a bit. The weather was fairly nasty...raining off and on with a heavy wind.
Tomorrow we bike and swim. We are almost halfway to our goal for the 1st annual Tdisc Santa Claus run. Tdisc thanks you for your donation. If you have not donated yet and want to then just get in touch with a Tdisc member and we will find a way to make it happen.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
“I like these cold, gray winter days. Days like these let you savor a bad mood.”
Over time you learn to almost the exact minute how much time that is needed to get ready and arrive at the ttf. For myself it is 25 minutes. That includes bag packed and clothes by the side of my bed the night before. I have a point and i'll get to it in a minute.
We all sat in the lounge awaiting the arrival of our prized rookie. "He's never late...I'll go check with kree and see if he heard from bull." The admiral said as he paced the lounge. Finally 5 minutes late bull patterson came walking through the door. Not saying a word to him we proceeded to go outside for a run. "It's freezing out...we should be inside." Complained a bull that never complains. "you show up late and now your complaining about running outside." Barked the admiral. We knew something was up and we didn't find out until we hit the trail. "I spent 15 minutes looking for my belt this morning." mentioned a disgusted bp. "Bull you need to pack the night before." replied the captain. "He'll learn" added the added the admiral. Everthing was ok until late in the run when the admiral accidentally bumped into bull. Bull nearly exploded on the big gun, but cooler heads prevailed. We didn't bother mentioning at that point that he was fined for being late. Bull was still on edge as he entered the changing room where he had a beef with the coach. Details of that squable cannot be released to the public.
On the flip side...we had a good run today. Personally I ran well. Again I practiced my chi running technique. It definatly needs work but it's helped me run a bit easier already. We went for an 8k jog then stretched for a bit. The weather was fairly nasty...raining off and on with a heavy wind.
Tomorrow we bike and swim. We are almost halfway to our goal for the 1st annual Tdisc Santa Claus run. Tdisc thanks you for your donation. If you have not donated yet and want to then just get in touch with a Tdisc member and we will find a way to make it happen.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
“I like these cold, gray winter days. Days like these let you savor a bad mood.”
Monday, November 16, 2009
Admiral scratches 45 min before workout
Scratches: Admiral (fatigue)
Tdiscgreggy (Upper body)
Shortly after 6 my cell phone began to beep. It was a text from the admiral saying that he was just too tired and was going to stay home. As I sat up on the side of my bed with my cell in hand...the bad thoughts began to go through my head. How good would it feel to set the alarm 2 hours later and roll over. Finally I decided it just wasn't worth the hassle so I got up and took off for the pool.
When I arrived I mentioned to the boys that the admiral would not be attending the swim. "Just tell me next time. All I need is a phone call and it'll be canceled." Replied a half disgusted tdisckree. Meanwhile he is standing there with the shallowest pair of goggles that I have ever seen strapped tightly to his head. Bull patterson was just sitting on the bench pointing and laughing "I told u man they were tight." "Look my eyelashes are scraping against the front." Tdisckree complained. Tdisckree had forgot his goggles and was left with the decision of swimming with water in his eyes or buying a pair. Thanks to Scott...Tdisckree swam with a pair that looked like they had no rubber around them.
As much as none wanted to swim...we actually swam pretty well. We worked on our stroke for a majority of the time and then did some sprint 50's to get the heartrate up. At one point tdisckree looked up at me with one eye full of waterl..."ever swim with one eye?" tdisckree asked. I chuckled and continued on with the swim.
Tomorrow we are back running together as a full team.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"There are only two options regarding commitment, You're either in or your out. There's no such thing as life in between."
Anonymous
Tdiscgreggy (Upper body)
Shortly after 6 my cell phone began to beep. It was a text from the admiral saying that he was just too tired and was going to stay home. As I sat up on the side of my bed with my cell in hand...the bad thoughts began to go through my head. How good would it feel to set the alarm 2 hours later and roll over. Finally I decided it just wasn't worth the hassle so I got up and took off for the pool.
When I arrived I mentioned to the boys that the admiral would not be attending the swim. "Just tell me next time. All I need is a phone call and it'll be canceled." Replied a half disgusted tdisckree. Meanwhile he is standing there with the shallowest pair of goggles that I have ever seen strapped tightly to his head. Bull patterson was just sitting on the bench pointing and laughing "I told u man they were tight." "Look my eyelashes are scraping against the front." Tdisckree complained. Tdisckree had forgot his goggles and was left with the decision of swimming with water in his eyes or buying a pair. Thanks to Scott...Tdisckree swam with a pair that looked like they had no rubber around them.
As much as none wanted to swim...we actually swam pretty well. We worked on our stroke for a majority of the time and then did some sprint 50's to get the heartrate up. At one point tdisckree looked up at me with one eye full of waterl..."ever swim with one eye?" tdisckree asked. I chuckled and continued on with the swim.
Tomorrow we are back running together as a full team.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"There are only two options regarding commitment, You're either in or your out. There's no such thing as life in between."
Anonymous
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Chi Running
I ran into an island marathoner not too long ago and he suggested that I read a book called "Chi Running." He's now putting up some really fast times and he's going to Boston for the second time. So I decided to take his advice and began to read the book. It's a revolutionary approach to effortless, injury-free running. Most of us tend to power through runs with our legs. This book teaches you to lean and use your core which makes your running much more efficient. So I have been reading the book for a few days now and today was the first day in which I tried to use the chi style. My style up until now has been the "get your legs going, arms swinging, and finish as fast as u can." Bull, the admiral, and I were the only ones able to go for the run this morning. We set out for an early 11k run. I was concerned about how sore my legs had been from the week so I was really hoping for this Chi running to work. Throughout the whole run I was focusing on my posture and the mid foot strike, as well keeping my pelvis out. It was confusing and I often kept falling back into my old hunched posture. By the end of the run I didn't have to think about it as much and i'm not just saying this but it was much more effortless on the legs. I didn't find that I was any faster....It just didn't seem to hurt as much. My legs felt great and I seemed to breath much more easily.
Needless to say the run went well...I stretched for a long period of time following the run. I've worked more on my flexibility lately and it's been paying off. Tomorrow is a much needed day off for the boys.
Just a reminder that there is only 28 days left to donate to the 1st annual Tdisc Santa Claus Run. The total continues to rise. We are quickly approaching the support needed to supply 3 families in need.
till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Win or lose you will never regret working hard, making sacrifices, being disciplined or focusing too much. Success is measured by what we have done to prepare for competition." ---John Smith
Needless to say the run went well...I stretched for a long period of time following the run. I've worked more on my flexibility lately and it's been paying off. Tomorrow is a much needed day off for the boys.
Just a reminder that there is only 28 days left to donate to the 1st annual Tdisc Santa Claus Run. The total continues to rise. We are quickly approaching the support needed to supply 3 families in need.
till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Win or lose you will never regret working hard, making sacrifices, being disciplined or focusing too much. Success is measured by what we have done to prepare for competition." ---John Smith
Friday, November 13, 2009
The admiral gets promoted
Friday is usually a day where we get to sleep in and start our workout at 7. Not this morning. There is a new swimming class that has started up for triathletes. Unfortunatly it starts at 6:30. So last night I talked to Tdisckree and Bull about it and we decided that we would give it a try this morning and go from there. Well...when I was leaving the gym I heard that dreaded sentence "You call and let the admiral know." When I called the admiral he was in the middle of changing a diaper...Shortly there after I informed him of the the schedule change. I took my profanity laced scolding like a man and moved on to prepare for the mornings swim.
The swim class this morning was awesome. We did roughly around 2k of up tempo swimming and kicking. At one point we were doing 100m sprints while breathing every 5th stroke. For those of you who have trouble breathing every 3rd stroke I really encourage you to try this. For those of you who don't swim...well stick you head under water until you feel like you can't do it anymore....wait a couple of seconds then breath. It was so uncomfortable but it was great for my breathing.
It was about halfway through the class when we got moved from 5 lanes to 3. That was when the coach pointed at the admiral "you...over with the big boys." It was a proud day for Tdisc.
Just a reminder...We are still accepting donations. No donation is too small....no donation is too big. P.S don't be surprised if you're watching compass some night and you see 5 santa's giving the weather.
Also...Tdisc is proud to announce that as of Nov. 15th we will be moving the headquarters back to where it all began 195 Blue Heron Lane.
Tomorrow we set out on a long run.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
“Frustration is the first step towards improvement. I have no incentive to improve if I’m content with what I can do and if I’m completely satisfied with my pace, distance, and form as a runner. It’s only when I face frustration and use it to fuel my dedication that I feel myself moving forwards.”
- John “The Penguin” Bingham
The swim class this morning was awesome. We did roughly around 2k of up tempo swimming and kicking. At one point we were doing 100m sprints while breathing every 5th stroke. For those of you who have trouble breathing every 3rd stroke I really encourage you to try this. For those of you who don't swim...well stick you head under water until you feel like you can't do it anymore....wait a couple of seconds then breath. It was so uncomfortable but it was great for my breathing.
It was about halfway through the class when we got moved from 5 lanes to 3. That was when the coach pointed at the admiral "you...over with the big boys." It was a proud day for Tdisc.
Just a reminder...We are still accepting donations. No donation is too small....no donation is too big. P.S don't be surprised if you're watching compass some night and you see 5 santa's giving the weather.
Also...Tdisc is proud to announce that as of Nov. 15th we will be moving the headquarters back to where it all began 195 Blue Heron Lane.
Tomorrow we set out on a long run.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
“Frustration is the first step towards improvement. I have no incentive to improve if I’m content with what I can do and if I’m completely satisfied with my pace, distance, and form as a runner. It’s only when I face frustration and use it to fuel my dedication that I feel myself moving forwards.”
- John “The Penguin” Bingham
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Parade talk
As I arrived at the TTF this morning I noticed that the admiral wasn't all that talkative. I soon found out why. Usually pacing ready to get things going....a very tired admiral sat in his usual chair beside the sink with his head down. "rough night admiral?" "I was up every hour" responded the admiral. "I'm tired today" he added. Any other guy on this team is home in bed after that...everyone is waiting for him to hit the wall...it hasn't happened yet.
We set out to do intervals today but as we got started we just decided to go for a 40 minute jog. We decided to go easy on the intervals until we move inside. I again felt sluggish on the run following ed. fitness. I was quite sore...so the jog was very much needed in order to loosen up a bit. The run talk was 100% about the christmas parade. Coach Tdisckree assigned Bull patterson and Captain Tdiscgreggy co-chairman of the tdisc float. I can't release details at this point in time but I'm assuming it may be a lot like the team jersey's.
Tonight I have ed. fitness again. Tomorrow as a team we are in the pool.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
“Quitting is worse than dying. When you quit you still have to live with it.” -Unknown
We set out to do intervals today but as we got started we just decided to go for a 40 minute jog. We decided to go easy on the intervals until we move inside. I again felt sluggish on the run following ed. fitness. I was quite sore...so the jog was very much needed in order to loosen up a bit. The run talk was 100% about the christmas parade. Coach Tdisckree assigned Bull patterson and Captain Tdiscgreggy co-chairman of the tdisc float. I can't release details at this point in time but I'm assuming it may be a lot like the team jersey's.
Tonight I have ed. fitness again. Tomorrow as a team we are in the pool.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
“Quitting is worse than dying. When you quit you still have to live with it.” -Unknown
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Remembrance Day!
We were able to get up and go enjoy a nice workout this morning thanks to those men and woman who fought so we could have this freedom. Today was a time to remember them. Thanks to all veterans and the men and woman who are currently serving our country.
We decided to sleep in this morning and meet at the TTF at 7:30 sharp. My new Livestrong biking shorts drew quite a chuckle from the boys. I must say it was pretty funny. For those of you who watched WWF wrestling growing up...it is kinda like the outfit Mr. Perfect used to wear. "Put a shirt on...there is kids coming up her in a few minutes." Tdisckree barked as he was leaving the changing room.
We did about 30 minutes of bike sprints...run by bull patterson. Then he put us through about 15 minutes of tough core. It was a short workout but a tough one.
In an effort to drop some excess weight I went to ed. fitness again tonight. 30 minutes into the workout I have sweat dripping off the peak of my hat. I really enjoy it...it's something we kind of neglect with Tdisc.
Tomorrow we are outside running intervals....it's hump day!
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Those things which are precious are saved only by sacrifice." ~ David Kenyon Webster
We decided to sleep in this morning and meet at the TTF at 7:30 sharp. My new Livestrong biking shorts drew quite a chuckle from the boys. I must say it was pretty funny. For those of you who watched WWF wrestling growing up...it is kinda like the outfit Mr. Perfect used to wear. "Put a shirt on...there is kids coming up her in a few minutes." Tdisckree barked as he was leaving the changing room.
We did about 30 minutes of bike sprints...run by bull patterson. Then he put us through about 15 minutes of tough core. It was a short workout but a tough one.
In an effort to drop some excess weight I went to ed. fitness again tonight. 30 minutes into the workout I have sweat dripping off the peak of my hat. I really enjoy it...it's something we kind of neglect with Tdisc.
Tomorrow we are outside running intervals....it's hump day!
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Those things which are precious are saved only by sacrifice." ~ David Kenyon Webster
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Missed blog
When we made up the schedule for the upcoming season we decided that mondays would be an optional day. You were still required to get the workout in, but you could do it on your own time. Well Monday morning I decided that i'd take the option of sleeping in and do my workout during the evening. It's always a good idea at the time but when you finally get up you kick yourself for missing the workout. Halfway through the morning I recieved a text that said..."that doesn't happen again...no optional days for you." As it turned out I didn't miss much...the boys declined to swim and soaked in hot tub for the whole workout. Captain Tdiscgreggy(wrist) was also absent from the workout. Since I missed the swim I decided to go for a run with tdisckree after work.
Since I ran last night I was a little tired during this mornings run. We went for about 35 minutes at a moderate pace. We finished the workout off with a 20 minute weight circuit, stretched for a bit then hit the showers. The captain continues to run while having a cast on his arm...but the swims are done for awhile. The admiral who says he can go on 4.5 hours sleep said Cole slept for 2 hours straight which gave him all the sleep he needed to be ready for this mornings workout. Bull Patterson is all caught up on his yardwork after having the weekend off. Tdisckree was scratched from this mornings workout due to the ordinary joe's training session.
My food addiction has caused me to go to an extreme diet in order to conquer it. Lately my eating has been bang on. Combine that with the 2 extra ed fit classes I lost 4 lbs last week.
We received this email from the blog first thing this morning.
"Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Motivation by RookFlick":
Have read this many times and still come back to it every now and then to put things in perspective. Thank you for sharing this."
Tdisc thanks this anonymous blogger for their comment. We greatly appreciate the feedback.
Just a reminder that there is only 1 month left till the Tdisc Santa Claus Run. Any donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to help families in need at christmas.
Also if you are a reader of the blog then please sign the guestbook located in the right column. Thanks! We would like to give a special shoutout to our Tdisc spokesman in Central Canada...Katy Kat.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand." - Vince Lombardi
Since I ran last night I was a little tired during this mornings run. We went for about 35 minutes at a moderate pace. We finished the workout off with a 20 minute weight circuit, stretched for a bit then hit the showers. The captain continues to run while having a cast on his arm...but the swims are done for awhile. The admiral who says he can go on 4.5 hours sleep said Cole slept for 2 hours straight which gave him all the sleep he needed to be ready for this mornings workout. Bull Patterson is all caught up on his yardwork after having the weekend off. Tdisckree was scratched from this mornings workout due to the ordinary joe's training session.
My food addiction has caused me to go to an extreme diet in order to conquer it. Lately my eating has been bang on. Combine that with the 2 extra ed fit classes I lost 4 lbs last week.
We received this email from the blog first thing this morning.
"Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Motivation by RookFlick":
Have read this many times and still come back to it every now and then to put things in perspective. Thank you for sharing this."
Tdisc thanks this anonymous blogger for their comment. We greatly appreciate the feedback.
Just a reminder that there is only 1 month left till the Tdisc Santa Claus Run. Any donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to help families in need at christmas.
Also if you are a reader of the blog then please sign the guestbook located in the right column. Thanks! We would like to give a special shoutout to our Tdisc spokesman in Central Canada...Katy Kat.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand." - Vince Lombardi
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Optional day
We took a vote in the middle of the week and decided to make today an optional day. It's been a busy time with the baby coming and bull patterson was behind on the leaves so tdisckree and I decided to go for a run on our own. Today was the first day that I ran in my full winter running attire. I felt quite comfortable throughout...except for that one area that tends to get colder than the rest. Tdisckree and I went for 12k down through victoria park and up through the bs.
After the workout we went over to the market for breakfast and ran into 1 former tdisc member(rookflick) and a former person on tryout(Josh vessey). Josh vessey thinks he may give it another shot once soccer is finished. It will have to go before the team...no gaurentees that he will be accepted back. Rookflick will be welcomed back with open arms. We haven't talked about this with rookflick...but we were approached by his family this morning and they've decided to send him back to tdisc. "He needs to go back with Tdisc."(rookflick's mother-In-Law refering to his bad attitude.) I've always said it...Tdisc is a lifestyle. People need tdisc and tdisc needs people.
Tomorrow is a much needed day of rest. We start back on Monday. Big news about the next generation...Cole David Brioux is home in his own bed.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"There are no gains without pains"
After the workout we went over to the market for breakfast and ran into 1 former tdisc member(rookflick) and a former person on tryout(Josh vessey). Josh vessey thinks he may give it another shot once soccer is finished. It will have to go before the team...no gaurentees that he will be accepted back. Rookflick will be welcomed back with open arms. We haven't talked about this with rookflick...but we were approached by his family this morning and they've decided to send him back to tdisc. "He needs to go back with Tdisc."(rookflick's mother-In-Law refering to his bad attitude.) I've always said it...Tdisc is a lifestyle. People need tdisc and tdisc needs people.
Tomorrow is a much needed day of rest. We start back on Monday. Big news about the next generation...Cole David Brioux is home in his own bed.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"There are no gains without pains"
Friday, November 6, 2009
Tdisc pushes on
In fear of a fine I recieved a call from the admiral late last night letting me know that he wouldn't be there in the morning. At 5:20am this morning Captain Tdiscgreggy texted me to let me know that he had a doctor's appt. and wouldn't be able to make it as well. Tdisc had already approved the leave and neither really had to notify us but they did...so there wouldn't be any misunderstanding. We appreciated the gesture and proceeded with a small squad.
Last night I went to Ed fitness again. I haven't sweat that much since I ran the half back in the middle of October. It was a great circuit put on by bull, and coach Tdisckree. I'm really looking forward to doing it again next week.
This morning I woke up quite sore. I was really glad that we had a swim scheduled and not a run. Everything went smoothly in the morning and I arrived at the pool just before 7. As I was chatting with the boys in the changing room I opened my bag to get ready...No friggen trunks! I have no idea how I could possibly forget them but I did. "What are you going to do?" asked Bull. Before I could answer tdisckree replied "he won't go home...he'll just have to buy a new pair." He was right...so I had to go out to the front desk and purchase a new pair. "What size?" the lady at the front desk asked. Knowing I don't exactly have a swimmers body I replied with the usual answer that often brings on a snicker "the biggest you have." They were great trunks but $49 was an expensive swim.
The swim went well today. We went through an endurance workout that we recieved from our friends at swimplan.com. In total we did 1700m that took us roughly around 45 minutes. It was the hardest workout that I have done in the pool since the one we did on wednesday. Bull Patterson was doing everything he could to keep up and for someone new to swimming he was doing very well.
Tomorrow we have a 12k run followed by a much needed day off on Saturday.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Triathlon, from the outside looking in you can't understand it, and from the inside looking out you can't explain it."
Last night I went to Ed fitness again. I haven't sweat that much since I ran the half back in the middle of October. It was a great circuit put on by bull, and coach Tdisckree. I'm really looking forward to doing it again next week.
This morning I woke up quite sore. I was really glad that we had a swim scheduled and not a run. Everything went smoothly in the morning and I arrived at the pool just before 7. As I was chatting with the boys in the changing room I opened my bag to get ready...No friggen trunks! I have no idea how I could possibly forget them but I did. "What are you going to do?" asked Bull. Before I could answer tdisckree replied "he won't go home...he'll just have to buy a new pair." He was right...so I had to go out to the front desk and purchase a new pair. "What size?" the lady at the front desk asked. Knowing I don't exactly have a swimmers body I replied with the usual answer that often brings on a snicker "the biggest you have." They were great trunks but $49 was an expensive swim.
The swim went well today. We went through an endurance workout that we recieved from our friends at swimplan.com. In total we did 1700m that took us roughly around 45 minutes. It was the hardest workout that I have done in the pool since the one we did on wednesday. Bull Patterson was doing everything he could to keep up and for someone new to swimming he was doing very well.
Tomorrow we have a 12k run followed by a much needed day off on Saturday.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Triathlon, from the outside looking in you can't understand it, and from the inside looking out you can't explain it."
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The next one has arrived!
Cole David Brioux was born early this afternoon. The next generation of Tdisc is under way. The whole Tdisc family would like to extend Congratulations to Tdisct(w) and the Admiral.
This morning we were forced to run shorthanded. For obvious reasons the admiral was scratched and Tdisckree(exam) was also a late scratch. Tdiscgreggy, bull, and I did 5k with stairs after every k. I found it quite tough and stumbled a few times on the stairs leaving with only a banged up fingernail. We finished with a stretch and then made an early exit from the TTF.
Last night I decided to try Ed. fitness at the TTF. It was great, although it left me quite sore during this mornings run. I`m kind of a sucker for punishment and will give it a go again tonight. For anyone thinking of joining a class, I highly encourage this. Tomorrow we are back in the pool for a long endurance swim.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
``Think big, believe big, act big, and the results will be big.``
This morning we were forced to run shorthanded. For obvious reasons the admiral was scratched and Tdisckree(exam) was also a late scratch. Tdiscgreggy, bull, and I did 5k with stairs after every k. I found it quite tough and stumbled a few times on the stairs leaving with only a banged up fingernail. We finished with a stretch and then made an early exit from the TTF.
Last night I decided to try Ed. fitness at the TTF. It was great, although it left me quite sore during this mornings run. I`m kind of a sucker for punishment and will give it a go again tonight. For anyone thinking of joining a class, I highly encourage this. Tomorrow we are back in the pool for a long endurance swim.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
``Think big, believe big, act big, and the results will be big.``
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Admiral demands discounts
Captain Tdiscgreggy entered 5 minutes late and walked right over to the admiral who was sitting on his bike and handed him a dollar. "Thank You" said the admiral. He was the second person to get fined in the first week of training.
We began today's workout on the bikes. Coach Tdisckree put us through some tough sprints. I didn't think I was going to get a good workout in on the stationary bike but much to my surprise I was gassed after 30 min. We had a short stretch then made our way down to the pool. Tdisckree and I each swiped our swim card to get in...and tdiscgreggy decided to purchase a card. The admiral handed the girl at the front $3 and walked in. When he got in the changing room we pointed out that when you purchase a ten pack of swims u get a deal and get in for 3.60 a swim. Hence the puzzled look on the staff members face when she recieved the admiral's payment.
We paired off in two lanes and went through another swim plan courtesy of our friends at swimplan.com. It consisted of 1500m which had 10-100's in the middle. It was extrememly tough. "That was the hardest think that i've done in awhile" the captain said following his swim.
Again today we were without our prize rookie Bull Patterson. Tdisc has announced that Bull Patterson is Day to Day with the H1N1 virus. Tdisc has strict orders that Bull doesn't come within a block of the admiral.
Still waiting on the next one. Tdisct(w) and the admiral are expecting the arrival any day now.
Tonight I'll be giving Ed. Fitness a try. It will be something a little different from the usual training. Tomorrow we are back to the running.
If anyone is wondering how they can support the first annual tdisc santa claus run then you can contact me and I will figure out a way to do so.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"The vision of a champion is a guy who is bent over, gasping for breath, dripping in sweat, when no one is watching."
We began today's workout on the bikes. Coach Tdisckree put us through some tough sprints. I didn't think I was going to get a good workout in on the stationary bike but much to my surprise I was gassed after 30 min. We had a short stretch then made our way down to the pool. Tdisckree and I each swiped our swim card to get in...and tdiscgreggy decided to purchase a card. The admiral handed the girl at the front $3 and walked in. When he got in the changing room we pointed out that when you purchase a ten pack of swims u get a deal and get in for 3.60 a swim. Hence the puzzled look on the staff members face when she recieved the admiral's payment.
We paired off in two lanes and went through another swim plan courtesy of our friends at swimplan.com. It consisted of 1500m which had 10-100's in the middle. It was extrememly tough. "That was the hardest think that i've done in awhile" the captain said following his swim.
Again today we were without our prize rookie Bull Patterson. Tdisc has announced that Bull Patterson is Day to Day with the H1N1 virus. Tdisc has strict orders that Bull doesn't come within a block of the admiral.
Still waiting on the next one. Tdisct(w) and the admiral are expecting the arrival any day now.
Tonight I'll be giving Ed. Fitness a try. It will be something a little different from the usual training. Tomorrow we are back to the running.
If anyone is wondering how they can support the first annual tdisc santa claus run then you can contact me and I will figure out a way to do so.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"The vision of a champion is a guy who is bent over, gasping for breath, dripping in sweat, when no one is watching."
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Where's Bull?
I always know i'm early when I hit the lights and NR road and meet the yellow car(the admiral). Today was one of those days. As I arrived at the TTF I had to look twice as I noticed the captain pulling in the parking lot in front of me. He is really taking this $1 fine for being late seriously. In case you have not heard...Tdisc has decided to fine team members $1 if they are late. This will go into a pot that will be used for a team party at the end of the year. Tdisckree(work) was unable to come on the run...and Bull was yet to arrive. So we waited....and waited...issued the fine then had to leave. It was a low point having to leave a teammate behind but we thought bull never misses...something must have happened. Our run went very well. We ran for about 40 minutes at a moderate speed. Other then a few minutes cramps I for the most part felt great.
Much of the shower talk today concerned the one and only bull patterson. Shortly after this mornings workout the coach issued a statement regarding the rookie.
"I did recieve a text this morning from Bull Patterson. Sometimes my texts come in delayed. I recieved it at about 830 but the time it was sent was at 612am.
However, there is more serious news...Bull Patterson did arrive at TTF around 930 am. He was visibly sick. As coach of the team I am taking precautionary measures - Bull Patterson will go under quarantine for two days to ensure he doesn't have a swine flu. He stated that he had a violent case of "runners trots". Considering that runners trots aren't a sympton of the H1N1, then I believe the cause of his illness is food poisoning from a bad batch of "cottage cheese."
A further announcement will come at days end."
TDK - Coach and Health Officer of TDISC
The donations have begun to come in. If you'd like to help out in any way then please let one the tdisc members know or send a comment through the blog. Your help is greatly appreciated.
In a side note I'd like to welcome Anne Marie to the blog. She is the last member of the "adversaries" to cave in and begin reading the blog. I'm glad we can now put that barrier behind us and move forward.
Tomorrow tdisc hits the bike then followed by a swim.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give."
- Winston Churchill
Much of the shower talk today concerned the one and only bull patterson. Shortly after this mornings workout the coach issued a statement regarding the rookie.
"I did recieve a text this morning from Bull Patterson. Sometimes my texts come in delayed. I recieved it at about 830 but the time it was sent was at 612am.
However, there is more serious news...Bull Patterson did arrive at TTF around 930 am. He was visibly sick. As coach of the team I am taking precautionary measures - Bull Patterson will go under quarantine for two days to ensure he doesn't have a swine flu. He stated that he had a violent case of "runners trots". Considering that runners trots aren't a sympton of the H1N1, then I believe the cause of his illness is food poisoning from a bad batch of "cottage cheese."
A further announcement will come at days end."
TDK - Coach and Health Officer of TDISC
The donations have begun to come in. If you'd like to help out in any way then please let one the tdisc members know or send a comment through the blog. Your help is greatly appreciated.
In a side note I'd like to welcome Anne Marie to the blog. She is the last member of the "adversaries" to cave in and begin reading the blog. I'm glad we can now put that barrier behind us and move forward.
Tomorrow tdisc hits the bike then followed by a swim.
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give."
- Winston Churchill
Monday, November 2, 2009
"Backs Dry"
I must say that it is great to be back. I have missed my daily routine of training with the boys and forwarding the daily events on to the people. We kick started the 2009/2010 training with a 1700m swim. I came with a swim plan courtesy of our friends at swimplan.com. It went well. We stuck to the plan up until the end when we were given the tip to keep our backs dry. In other words we were swimming deep in the water rather than swimming on the top of the water. We appreciate the advice and proceeded to do a few drills that helped us with that. The only low point of the morning came when I showed up 2 minutes late and the admiral verbally assaulted me and threatened me with a fine. I knew I was in the wrong and apologized and began swimming.
Today I felt great getting up. My body feels rested and ready to begin the journey all over again. My food addiction has been totally under control over the past week except for an hour or two on Halloween. Tonight I bike on my own and run as a team tomorrow.
Bull Patterson's healthy choice of the Day: Dish of cottage Cheese
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Some dream of great accomplishments, others stay awake and do them."
Today I felt great getting up. My body feels rested and ready to begin the journey all over again. My food addiction has been totally under control over the past week except for an hour or two on Halloween. Tonight I bike on my own and run as a team tomorrow.
Bull Patterson's healthy choice of the Day: Dish of cottage Cheese
Till next time,
Tdiscpye
"Some dream of great accomplishments, others stay awake and do them."
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