Monthly Archives: August 2006

Voice Massage Me

Posted on August 31, 2006 by lessinges

Is it wrong that I like to be swaddled as an adult?  Okay, maybe I phrased that incorrectly.  My wife purchased me a massage as a reward for Sunday’s hard work.  I’ve had about three legitimate massages in my life.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Egan Wants to Know | 44 Comments

140.6 Complete

Posted on August 30, 2006 by lessinges

Hey folks, I’m alive and well.  In fact I’m doing better than I would have expected three full days after finishing my first Ironman.  I have much to share, but I’m not sure where to begin.  While I make up … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | 46 Comments

And He’s Off…

Posted on August 27, 2006 by lessinges

Alright, the canon has sounded and my epic journey should be underway at the very moment this post goes live.  If all goes according to plan I should spend about an hour swimming my 2.4 miles in the lake and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Speedo™sphere, Sports | 35 Comments

Sunday Plans

Posted on August 26, 2006 by lessinges

Hey, anyone interested in a little swim, bike, or run tomorrow? Just curious. Nope, I’m not at all nervous about my little outing tomorrow. I am so calm. I’m calm like Samuel L. Jackson on a plane with snakes. Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Egan Wants to Know | 8 Comments

HyMan Canada

Posted on August 24, 2006 by lessinges

So we are now only three days away from my first Ironman. It’s been very fun so far chatting with other athletes about their Ironman experiences. The common advice from all the veterans is to enjoy your first Ironman event … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Sports, Vanity is Overrated | 26 Comments

This Triathlete’s Life

Posted on August 22, 2006 by lessinges

We’re here in Pentiction, B.C. along with tons of other triathletes. Here’s a little soundbite from the road. I made this recording using my cell phone when we were about 45 minutes away from the US-Canadian border. I apologize in … Continue reading →

Posted in Headphones Required, Sports, Travel | 26 Comments

Gutcheck Time

Posted on August 21, 2006 by lessinges

I will take this blog on the road as I report from Penticton, B.C. in Canada the rest of the week.  Tomorrow begins the pilgrimage north of the border for Sunday’s big race, just six days away.  It’s been 51 … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Speedo™sphere, Sports | 53 Comments

Impossible Impasse

Posted on August 18, 2006 by lessinges

Earlier this week our Subaru Impreza was vandalized right under our nose. Many of you probably already know this and have been rather sympathetic. I’ve also chatted with some neighbors on this subject and mentioned it here. Some people shared … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinionated | 55 Comments

Naked Thursday Thoughts

Posted on August 17, 2006 by lessinges

I went to bed very early last night.  Apparently I was more tired than I realized.  After a couple episodes of Beverly Hills 90210, I crashed at 10:00 pm.  Normally I hit the sack somewhere between 1-2:00 am.  So look … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Fodder | 36 Comments

Vandals are People Too

Posted on August 16, 2006 by lessinges

Monday night our Subaru Impreza was vandalized for the second time in a year. I got off the phone with my mom Monday night and noticed the dome light illuminated inside the car. I figured someone had broken in immediately. … Continue reading →

Posted in The Vigilante | 50 Comments