The Olympics is here!!!

Every four years our house is transformed into a frenzy as the summer Olympics kick off. This year was no different! We were gathered around the tv for the opening ceremonies last night in London. We also had an Olympics cake to celebrate the occasion. Early this morning we were on the couch watching the first few events. The time zones always create issues during the Olympics, this year it means early mornings for us. The best part of the Olympics is the motivation it provides to us lowly age group athletes. I can't wait to see the triathlon events this year, being that I can relate to the athletes a little bit more. Let the games begin, and the sleep end!!

Ironman Lake Placid

Wow, so inspirational! This will be a short entry today as it is late and I am tired. You heard it here first. I will hear "Mike McEachern, you are an Ironman!" in the next two years. Stay tuned people, stay tuned....

Bone tired.

I am so tired right now. This week was a very busy one for me. I think I either drove to Kingston or Ottawa every night after work. All of it to setup Brittany's new house. I hate putting Ikea furniture together, lol. So I think she is almost ready. The van is still full of a few more items so there will be one more trip to Kingston. So on top of all of the travel time I was up early this morning for another triathlon. This one took place in Carleton Place. I did well but pulled a muscle in my left calf about halfway through the race. I got to the finish line but it is really sore now, and will be worse tomorrow. I finished 1st in my age group! So,that is my fifth triathlon this year and I am tired now, bone tired.I need a break, and the good news is that one is coming! We might do another event as a relay, Brit, Tyler, and myself, but we are not signed up at this point. Next weekend, Ironman Lake Placid! I am really excited about it, we are volunteering at the event. The only downside is that we have to dress up like rednecks as part of a theme. I am not amused at that, we will have to see how it turns out... Stay safe everyone.

OK, I am late!

Geeze, just when I think no one was reading my blog I am one day late posting and all the emails are coming in. "Where is your most recent update?" Well, here it is. It is good to know that some people are following the boring life of a 40 something guy with not mch to say. This past week was a busy one for me and the family. Brittany had her wisdom teeth out so that was interesting. Lots of drugs and nursing required, most from Jackie of course. I also was the co-organizer of a charity event this past Saturday. It was a poker run with Motorcycles. The event went well, we earned over $1000 for the charity which was great! We also learned a lot about how to run this kind of event, next year we will be even better!! I also competed in my fourth triathlon of the year yesterday. This one was north of Kingston in a town called Sydenham. It was a really tough course, particularly the bike portion. The hills were crazy big and it was windy as well. I bonked about 1/2 way through the run but still managed to get a second place. I continue to lead the overall standings for the Somersault Series for the year. I hope I can hold on to the lead all the way to October. Brittany and I are registered in another race next weekend in Carleton Place. I will need a break after that one as my body is tired, really tired.... Until next week, stay safe!!

Headache!

Yes, I have a headache. It makes writing in my blog kinda difficult. In fact, I can't remember much about the past week right now. Oh yeah, I had visitors in town most of the week for work, that was time consuming and cut into my training time. I did manage to sign up for my next race, next weekend in Kingston. I am hoping that my transition Matt and new wetsuit both arrive soon so that maybe I can use them in my next race. It is Canada Day today so we will all go down to the waterfront to watch fireworks later. We plan on meeting my son's girlfriends parents down there. That could be interesting, maybe we will enjoy ourselves, maybe not, lol. Did I mention that I have a headache? I lost at golf yesterday to my brother. It was close but in the end he beat me. That doesn't happen very often, good for his self esteem I guess. Did I mention that I have a headache?