Re(al)-Tired

It's been close to month now...and still no results for the Team.
Recommendation from above is that the crew get on the regime below.

Apparently it's the fastest, easiest & safest way to get lean.......
We had other ways, however the weight loss was always temporary for reasons we haven't quite figured out...




Full monthly re-cap and Team Status due shortly, right after our sponsors message.

Sponsor: "Stop drinking, getting injured & older and you may hang onto your contracts next year"

Limited

We've hit November folks, if you've made it this far into the year and are still exercising, congratulations. You may stop now.

In more pressing matters, last months hostile takeover remains 'hostile'. I have been in contact with the head negotiator, who represents current Team Members and their 'concerns' surrounding new policies and the direction the Team is heading in. They have informed me (the blog) that the situation remains on 'thin ice'.
Also that the primary cause for the amount of friction between the parties is a "communication" issue. One team Member who spoke on condition of anonymity says;
"It's frustrating, they seem to sleep, eat, socialize, and live the high-life like VIP's, always getting new clothes and hair styles, they even just bought a new car! One of them even had the audacity to text me during a recent event and give me pacing guidelines!"
Reports have also surfaced that the BBD's have ignored repeated requests for a face to face meeting. Also heard on the airwaves, "I see them all the time and they just ignore me, it feels they are about to 'clean house' and bring some new blood in, is seems mine is too old & thin for them"

Well, it looks like it might be a long Winter for those involved here.
An (unauthorized) emergency meeting will be held in December to ensure the right people are in charge going into 2011.

Stay tuned for updates.

State of the Nation

It appears that the new Team Leaders haven't wasted much time in asserting their authority.
The BBD's seem to have found time to learn the required computer and typing skills in between sleeping, eating and 'playing', very smart......
This current takeover may not be 'temporary' as first thought, however other Team members can assure readers (and fans) that it won't last forever.

The Teams current Periodized training schedule has been restructured considerably by the BBD's. After many hours of research, consultation and sleeping the following guidelines are to be adhered to until further notice:

October: Any anaerobic exercise must be performed on a wheeled device of no more than 90min in duration.

November*: Eating

December*: Drinking

Note that combining Nov. & Dec. activities may lead to team issue clothing not fitting in January.

In other news;

DBD: Currently in training for World Masters (XC-Ski), looking to close out his second race of the year in a couple of weeks.

ABD: Running like there's no tomorrow, smack talked KBD out of the Half this weekend

KBD: Mastering the art of Riding a MTB, Cross, Road & TT bike all in one week, whilst staying upright.

TBD: In retirement and moving up the food chain, last seen driving a Porsche and rink-side at the Canucks.

PBD: In hiding, doing time outdoors in Sub Zero temperatures.

GW: Now locking and loading in Pentiction, still only riding for 60min on Thursdays.

EMBD: On the mend, contemplating testing ankle out on new mono-ski this weekend.

BDC: Working up a storm throughout the valley, making a comeback for the 2011 season.

BHBD: Last seen putting up barbed wire at the ranch. Will be driving a tractor to town soon.


That's it for Thursday folks, we'll leave you with a short vid. The younger ones (GW incl.) may consider it educational, everyone else will consider it entertainment. Take it away Bruce.

Willis Laughs at 'Prank'

The theory that grown men are scared of alligators has once again proved as a myth by none other than 'John McLean'...

Bruce Willis' co-star played a prank on him by leaving a live alligator in his trailer.

Bruce stars in new action movie Red alongside Mary-Louise Parker, Dame Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman. Mary-Louise was determined to test Bruce's reputation as a Hollywood tough guy and decided to try to scare him by placing the reptile in his trailer on the New Orleans film set.

Mary-Louise persuaded actor John Malkovich to take Bruce out for lunch, while she put the alligator in a cooler and hid in his shower to wait for his reaction.

However, Mary Louise was disappointed to discover the animal was so small it failed to frighten her rugged co-star.

"It was more like a bloated lizard," Mary-Louise told the New York Daily News.

In fact rather than shock Bruce with her stunt, the 55-year-old action hero was thrilled she had gone to so much effort for him.

Bruce, Laughing

Source www.stuff.co.nz

Team take over!!!

As a senior (or the senior) member of the team I was recently informed there has been a hostile take over. Attempts at negotiations were met with screams and foot stomping at which point I handed over full control of the team. The new leaders were quick to take up the logo and wear it with pride.

Applications are being taken for team names with the understanding that the new leader will veto any poor suggestions. These two DO NOT negotiate!!!

David Copperfield

once dated Claudia Schiffer, holds 11 world records, his shows have grossed over 1 billion dollars and is the 80th most powerful celebrity in the world.

Despite these formidable credentials The Team is still currently considering his membership application, as the role of Team Magician is currently held by PBD. So to give David and the rest of you an idea of what you're up against here is a sampling of his latest work.

In recent months PBD has managed to turn this:

Into This:

Then this..

Note the addition of gangsters for effect

So David, or anyone else who thinks they have the 'slight of hand' feel free to bring your game (and entourage) to Penticton and show us what you've got.
We'll be at the Parrot tonight considering your applications.

Blog out.

It's been two weeks....

and then some. Here is the final tally from IMC, read it if you care, if you dont, read it anyway.

Kieran "Doeboy" Doe

Power to weight ratio miscalculation cost him dearly.


Tom Evans: AKA Dr. Big Deal

Family Emergency at 1pm, was drinking before most made it into T2


Stephan Vukovic:

“Speak-a-no-English” Kept it tight all day…


Viktor “The Barbarian” Zyemtsev

Silenced the critics, used his 10k speed to dispatch…..


Christian “The Bomb” Brader

Almost….His race strategy sounds pretty good, especially when you use a Bavarian accent; “Once I saw I was 6min down out of the swim, I just put my bike in the hardest gear possible and rode as hard as I could”


Jamie “The STAG” Whyte:

Solid rookie performance, found out what the 226 is all about


Scott "The Colt" Curry

Tagged a Kona Spot, will clear NZ customs.


Kyle “The Man” Marcotte:

Laid it on the line and came away with some hardware. Top Canadian Finisher. Kept the tradition and was out for beers Monday night


Olly Piggin: AKA Kiwi Big Deal

Won The “Bearded Man” competition, will be back to defend next year.


“MAD” Matt Lieto

Fronted up and refused The Ambulance ride. Will be back and healthy in 2011


Johnny “Pineapple” Carron

A productive day, iphone full (again) of womens phone numbers


Steve “Killer“ Kilshaw

Laughed at the Odds, and has now shortened them to 50-1, see you next year.


Dallas “The Rossland Express” Cain

First “new-Dad” To finish. Was drinking beer at final pre race session.


Scott “the Scot” Neyedli

Left Bagpipes at Swim Start, didn’t hamper performance


Wolfgang “The Beast from the East” Guembel

Not Far off the Money, emptied the tank two weeks later at Muskoka 70.3


Trevor “Heathers husband” Wurtele

Now Trevor “The Hurt” Wurtele, Strong all day.


Paul “I got myself to the Olympics” Tichlelaar

Couldn’t get himself to Penticton


Petr “Will Draft” Vabrousek

Read the blog, and kept it clean, the racing that is


Michael "Mac Daddy" Gordon

Classy all day including pre race formalities, 1st US Male Home.


Anthony “top 10” Toth

Yes, In the Top Ten again. Went to the gym post-race and did a 75min circuit. Solid.

Action, Reaction, Subtraction

Check out the vid below, were you on race day....

1) The guy in the Helicpoter
2) The guy flying the Helicopter
3) The Guy getting chased by the Helicopter
4) The guy Driving the Jeep
5) The chick that everyone was after
6) In the crowd watching the action

The Field

Here its is folks, the much anticipated, requested and respected
'Team Big Deal' 2010 Ironman Canada preview:

Readers should note that all liberties have been taken by the editor.
If you are reading this and not laughing, you are on the wrong Blog.

Kieran "Doeboy" Doe

Pros:
Has led race from start to finish previously.
Spent the last 6 weeks in luxury resort on the City Limits.
Thinks Apex is a ‘short climb’
Has the best fashion sense amongst the pro field

Cons:
Doesn’t eat his vegetables.
Has had to fly two translators over from NZ.
Will have to run past cyclists coming down Main St.


Tom Evans: AKA Dr. Big Deal

Pros:
Has led the race from start to finish previously.
Has been at Altitude & Attitude camp for the last year.
Female support crew has tripled in size.

Cons:
Last time at the top of Yellow lake 2L of Coke was needed.
May not listen to spouses’ race week suggestions.
Has to work Monday morning.


Stephan Vukovic:

Pros:
Olympic Silver Medal (Triathlon, Sydney 2000)
Is a late entry (WTF?)
Thomas H has given him some tips

Cons:
Went bald at age 22
Has ‘Male Model’ type photographs on website
May be stopping for Coke at Yellow Lake


Viktor “The Barbarian” Zyemtsev

Pros:
Russian Special Forces trained
Races A LOT

Cons:
Was rolled by the Dr. in their last meeting.
Wanted in Florida for missing payments on Kitchen Appliances


Jamie “The STAG” Whyte:

Pros:
Rookie
Multiple 70.3 podium finishes
Had to fly Girlfriend over after he wore out his 1st training partner.
Makes a mean homemade pizza
Sponsored by Abercrombie & Fitch

Cons:
Rookie
Girlfriend has been dropping him on recent rides.
Needs Cola & bananas to function properly.
Wants to take a trip up the lake on the Sicamous post race.


Scott "The Colt" Curry

Pros:
Comprehensive Athlete website.
Gets to ride past a lot of people during the race
Gets to move to NZ after the Race.

Cons:
Will have to run the full 42.2 to get a spot.
Website has ‘Meet Triathlon Singles’ adverts displayed.
Hasn’t been paid for recent media appearances


Kyle “The Man” Marcotte:

Pros:
Every Year in is the top 10
Rides outdoors year round- In Calgary
Smart Guy- Engineer (not a Dr!)

Cons:
Races in a one-piece
Fiancée is out-riding him at present
May don “cowboy” hat in finish chute
Social media addict


Olly Piggin: AKA Kiwi Big Deal

Pros:
Only his 3rd triathlon of the Season
Rides the same Bike as the top two contenders
Has steered clear of ‘baked goods’ for the past month

Cons:
Has been overtaken race week by MTB’ers
May confuse his compression socks for arm warmers in T2
May have immigration following him during the event


“MAD” Matt Lieto

Pros:
Good Genetics
Knows his way around the course
Rides a custom bike
Not afraid to ‘get ugly’; drop a bottle or an f-bomb

Cons:
Rode twice at recent IM's: 1st Ride- Bike Leg, 2nd Ride- Ambulance.
Must run past Tim Hortons, Dairy Queen & KFC during event.
Staying at the lucky (then unlucky) “Love Shack”, vacant since 2008….

MIA:

Johnny “Pineapple” Carron

Will watch from the street this year.
Has internet access from his 138gram iphone.
Will let you know if you’re getting beat by the womens.
Will have trained 9 hours before you start the run leg.
Is retiring soon, made recent fortune through media commitments.

At 1000-1

Steve Kilshaw: Patented a new race strategy @ IMC 2009 which now bears his name, 'The Kilshaw'. Check South Main on Sunday afternoon to see if he repeats, it’s a sight to see.

Also Appearing in Lycra and moving at speed on Race-day:

Dallas “The Rossland Express” Cain
Scott “the Scot” Neyedli
Wolfgang “The Beast from the East” Guembel
Trevor “Heathers husband” Wurtele
Paul “I got myself to the Olympics” Tichlelaar
Petr “Will Draft” Vabrousek
Michael "Mac Daddy" Gordon
Anthony “top 10” Toth


The Blog reserves the right to edit the above post.
Enjoy your week!

Monday

Well, its actually Tuesday but here's the update.

EMBD; still land locked & considered a 'dead weight' in the ski boat.

BHBD; Still alive after a weekend of cheery picker operations at the Ranch.

G-Dub; still choking on the Apple he ate Sunday. No, it is not time to Ski, it is time to drink!!!

The rest of the Team is upward and mobile whilst expending as little energy as possible in preparation for Sunday's Triathlon Competition in town.

Check in Tomorrow for the IMC odds, who to cheer for, who to boo and who's going to need some advice on race day.

It's Getting Hot In Here

Well it's August folks and that means the temperature in The Valley along with the Teams Egos are increasing on a daily basis. The next two weekends will be make or break for some, having said that some are already broken....

EMBD recently sustained an injury that limits his mobility, but fortunately not his intelligence as he has proven very adapt at mastering the use of the two metal sticks he must carry around for the next few weeks.
His situation does have an upside though, it means he is now allowed one of these...




BHBD has embarked on a mission so colossal he may have to call in for reinforcements, not other team members but 17 Mexican migrants to paint the entire Big-K Ranch in a 'soft pearl aqua soothing river blue' color option. The Team hopes the choice is a good one as The Ranch is the official 'Country Residence' and unofficial re-hydration point in hours of need.

Marks cousin is coming to help though, no need for the Mexicans.



LBD is going for full affiliated junior probationary limited membership this week in K-Town. The current undisputed reigning national Age Group Olympic Distance Triathlon Champion will tow the line with some other athletes of less than questionably morals and ability. The Teams Advice; Go Hard or Go Home G-dub!!!

Take a bite out of this and you get membership for the rest of August.



In Other news, the much anticipated Kiwi/Canuck showdown has been postponed due to one Kiwi being very sick. In a similar incident to this we belive.................. At the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the All Blacks had taken all before them and were hot favourites to win the final against the Springboks. However, after they produced a sluggish performance and lost, New Zealand coach Laurie Mains claimed some players had been poisoned by “Suzie”, a waitress at their hotel. Mains even went so far as to hire a private investigator to try to find Suzie, and his claims were backed up by a South African security expert, Rory Steyn, who had been assigned to the team and wrote in his book that the Kiwis had “definitely been poisoned”.

Check in Monday to see who's standing, crawling, sleeping and on the Team!

Throwdown

Well it's August and about time someone did some typing instead of training.

It appears that the Team may be making an appearance in Penticton on the 29th of this month. I have it on good account that TBD, ABD, DBD & KBD are all getting their matching Lycra outfits ready for a day of suffering.

TBD is coming in for the Masters C Grade mixed Doubles tennis tournament.
ABD is competing in The Express Home renovation Competition (televised).
DBD has entered the Smokie eating contest which runs from dusk till dawn
KBD has more hair on his face than his head for the Beard Growing Competition.

Each of them will need to rely on their years of experience to make it to the podium in their respective events. Good Luck Boys.

In other news; The Summerland pool will hold a meet next week that requires one more athlete for it to run; you must be A Kiwi, swim sub 60 for 100mt and be in the Okanagan somewhere. Contact the Blog for further info.

This is why we need an Agent

Negotiations; Team Big Deal Style

Kenny Powers Gets Signed By K-Swiss - watch more funny videos

Blog Here: No more Videos!!!! Are you still doing Try-atha-lons or what?

Fast or Last

Friday Vid for your viewing pleasure

Know how you feel!

Contrary to Woods recent miss, Some team member's have been hitting the Target. ABD put the Team on the board at the recent Desert HIM, then proceeded the celebrate his endeavors a week later at the first Mid-summers boys night. Alcohol, firearms and probably some tobacco were present.

The tour rolls on, Lance is in relegation mode, the yellow jersey holder is playing domestique and the ITT is still to come.

Stand by for more results and happenings from the Team during the month of July.

Stallone slams new movies as 'soft'

Sylvester Stallone thinks modern movies are "too sophisticated" and has slammed current action films for being soft.

The star is fiercely proud of the action films he has starred in, such as the Rambo and Rocky franchises.

He thinks many of the big screen stories around at the moment rely too heavily on CGI and other trickery, when what audiences really want to see are stunts and proper acting.

"There is not a lot of computer tricks. Films today have become too sophisticated. Audiences now just want to see something that's real," he is quoted as saying.

Sylvester's new movie The Expendables is due out later this year. It is about an elite group of men who go to South America to overthrow a dictator, and also stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke and Jet Li.

Sylvester expects the film to be a box office smash, saying it offers everything which has been missing in the industry lately.

"This film is more physical than what else is out there," he explained.

"All the men in this can do their own stunts. They are real people and they take some serious hits."

No HGH here folks, move it along....

Sly, the Team will endeavor to see the 'Expendables', it may break us out of this soft patch we're going through!

'Heart of an Awl'

This weekend sees Team members travel 'international' for the weekends activities, with a journey down to Huckleberry Country; aka North Idaho. It's here that numerous calories will be spent in a controlled fashion, then consumed with reckless abandonment- all depending on the time of day.

The contenders for Ironman Coeur d'Alene 2010 are :

#1 Tom Evans aka "Doctor Big Deal"

For: 4 x Ironman Champion
Went 8:07:59 as a 40 year old (not that long ago)
Rides an Orbea Ordu
15:23* PB for 1500 scm (1989)

*Hand timed, digital timing yet to be invented

Against: Races with Hairy Legs
Run course passes multiple Ale-houses
Favourite Movies; 'SuperBad' Slapshot


#2 Michael "Part Bear, Part Man" Lovato

For: 3 x Kona Top 10 (2003, 07, 08)
Sponsored by 'Monkey Brains' cereal
Can commentate & compete at the same time

Against: Once raced with a mullet
Website has multiple posed 'gun shots'
Country & Hip Hop Fan


#3 Andy Potts aka "Bootsie"

For: Olympic Triathlete (2004)
2 x Kona top 10 (2008, 09)
70.3 World Champ (2007)
USA National Swim Team (1995>7)
15:43:07 1500mt PB
Reads 'Hemmingway',
Favourite Movie; 'Braveheart'

Against: Races with Hairy Legs
Uses 'twitter'
Middle name is Robert


#4 Bryan Rhodes aka "Rhodsey"

For: Is in the twilight of his career
Nickname is simple to remember

Against: Is a 50/50 for starting and finishing


#5 Chris McDonald aka "Big Sexy"

For: Ironman Champion
Lives the 'endless summer' lifestyle

Against: Has the worst nickname in the top 5
Races in a one-piece


Stay tuned for the top 5 'Dark-horses' bios later this week....guys like

#13 Jonathon Caron aka Pinapple Jonny

Pros Rides Orbea

Cons Unlucky #13, Catatonic fear of bees, diet of mostly popsicles

Right of Way

A picture says a thousand words. This one says seven....

Get the F**K out of my way.

If this scenario happens to present itself to you in an aquatic environment, just do as the truck says and save your self and ego from getting Tyre marks down your back.

Mortgage Heights

Based on the last few posts, it would appear as though the blog is once again pissed off at the team members for their lack of contribution to blogging . I thought I'd better post something before I'm replaced by someone less worthy of a spot on the Team roster.

In my defense, I have been busy buying real estate with Tina, doing some renovations (Tina mostly) and becoming a slum lord, all while working and trying to stay somewhat fit. Other team members have been busy feeding twins, pulling teeth, breaking 12 hrs and 17hrs in Ironman and getting married.

It's all good though because the team can now enjoy post race BBQ's with this view

Unfortunately, the bar did not make it up the hill but we made sure a man cave was included with the new house

On a sad note, my Freedom 55 retirement plan has now been downgraded to Freedom 65!

Stay tuned for the results from this coming weekend as G-Dub and I demonstrate our performance or lack thereof at the Oliver Half Iron. Remember it's all about Performance!

The Line

Short notice, long-term, union backed industrial action will see 3/4 of team sit this weekend out and instead consume Japanese food and plot what actual 'action' to take.
You may see us on the road in taking a stand...


And if things get out of hand resorting to this type of action...


In all likelihood we will end up riding our Spanish bikes through the Canadian countryside for a long time, contemplating on why the line was drawn in the first place.

Wanted

Team members who are willing to update this blog on a regular basis.
Requirements: Must be paying a (or multiple) mortgages.
Must posses the ability to complete at least one triathlon per season.
Must be able to ride 5hours (hard) at a moments notice.
Must be able to maintain a conversation in at least one language.
Must be able to get the Team out of the hole they are currently in.

Only In NZ....

Surgeon told off for abusing fat patient

A foul-mouthed surgeon has been reprimanded for swearing at a severely obese patient and for punishing her by removing her from a waiting list.
The doctor, known as "Dr B", told his gastric bypass patient, "Ms A", that she was "going on a f****** diet" after she complained she disliked the word "diet" and preferred to talk about "lifestyle".

The woman's weight is not stated, but her body mass index (BMI) is recorded as 168, suggesting that if she is of average height, she would weigh more than 180kg.

She works fulltime, is a mother and reported swimming three times a week, but had repeatedly failed at dieting, quickly regaining weight after relapsing.

Dr B explained to her the necessity of patients changing their lifestyle and dieting if they were to shed kilos and maintain their new weight after the operation.
She told him she disliked the word "diet" and preferred to talk about "lifestyle".
Ms A said in her complaint letter: "[Dr B] disagreed and said if I couldn't handle the word diet then he challenged my motivation and stated that I would never survive surgery because I was still bullshitting myself and therefore my thinking was still f****d."

From nzherald.com

Dr B receives The Teams "telling it like it is" award for this month. Well done.

'Fire In The Hold'

What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?
Shit happens...........

Team members DBD & PBD were up at altitude midweek making a late run for qualifying spots in the 'Skate-Ski Downhill' event for Vancouver when an incident thwarted their final high speed run, which ultimately may have cost them a spot on the games roster.

PBD reports that a 'mechanical animal' was stalking the pair for most of the morning, although confident they could out-run the device they thought it wasn't intelligent enough to sneak 'uphill' on them. 'We were very surprised when it came out of nowhere, first of all it tried to eat Tom but I followed his lead & took the 'get the f*** off the trail ASAP maneuver'. We both barely escaped- I think it was one layer of Lycra between us and the beasts jaw'. PBD went on to say.

It was then that things got interesting- the device, unable to traverse- stalled, and it was prime time for a counter attack from P & DBD. 'I just stared it down says PBD, and let Tom do all the translating given he was fluent in foul language, I couldn't understand what either of them were saying but it sounded like the beast was hungry.....'

Want a piece of me? yes actually we do...

Admin is pleased to report that both left the scene unscathed, however their equipment and the mental state of the beast is another story.....

Broken Carbon means someones gonna pay...

In other less important news, GW and associates have been performing admirably well given their (temporary) probationary status this season. Admin should point out that all applicants vying for full Team membership must be fluent in 'KBD speak'. The 'easiest' was to achieve this is to join the Team for (multiple) rides of longer then 2 hours and runs in excess of 90min, there you will be submitted to his full linguistic capabilities and a gain a finer understanding of what the hell is actually talking about.

ABD may be moving up the world, literally. All the best with the paper work. The Team are curious as to if the 'Bar' will be making the move 'up the hill'. Yes, we are concerned for the cats too and hope they make the journey without issue, however our main interest lies with a large cabinet that holds precious fluids. Any muscle required to assist with transport- you know who to call.

Team thoughts are with BBD this weekend as he attempts to drink and play sport whilst injured. We wish him the best and add 'It can be done!'


Special mention to EMBD; Is there anything this man cannot do???

Father, Climber, Manager, Cycle Stage Winner, Former Track Star, Bare Foot Water skier, Bare chested drinker and now Olympic Torch Bearer.
A 'Full Respect' from the Team on this one, he kept his training regime top-secret throughout the winter and surprised us all by presenting himself in peak condition for the flames journey through the Okanaghan. (Word has it that some indoor aqua-activity was involved in his preparation).

'Representing'

Briefly: Any Team comments to the media must be made in the presence of another Team member, makes two of you look stupid instead of one.

Any attempts by Team applicants to modify or change their mode of transport shall be looked on favourably, esp if the vehicle is faster, lower to the ground and has rims larger than GW's waist.

Next Team Meeting: Saturday 12th February- if you dont know where, it's for a reason.

That's it for Friday Folks, any spelling mistakes seen can be directed to notintersted@TBD.com.

Beaking news & Race news

In breaking news team member KBD recently dragged a local undesireable wearing a jacket stolen from his jeep in to the police station. At this point he went to the front desk and said "book em Danno". Officer Curtis replied "who's Danno". It is rather sad that our local police force is not forced to watch re-runs of Hawaii 5-0 to learn the tricks of the trade. Once the dust settled the jacket was returned to it's rightful owner for drycleaning. Good work KBD!!!

In race news the entire team except late entry dark horse AS cracked like walnuts. GW and myself got 3 penalties, JC two penalties. It was decided that the stagger was 17min on the way up so I therefore placed second to the the even splitting AS. JC's last lap was 4 min and 27sec slower than his first lap which is rather embarassing for the team. I can hold my head high as I only had a difference of 4:25. GW was 4:14 but I think he found a website to manipulate the results in his favor.

Next weekend is Telemark, a pursuit race. JC was already trying back out which is not surprising. The reality of having a job and a phone is starting to wear down the young fella :)

Vegas odds are up...Overlander!!!

The biggest ski race of the year is this weekend. 50km skate just outside of Kamloops. There is always some good carnage out there especially if one goes to the pub the night before. There should be a good showing from Nickel Plate again however word on the street is that KBD and ABD have already pulled the pin. Something about achilles and broken bones... are they not real men? Of those showing up the odds are now up, a 5 minute penalty will be given for any lap(s) more than 2 minutes slower than the first lap. The stagger will be debated on the way up.

JC 23-1...zero confidence after a near loss to Patricia last weekend
GW 3-1...unfinished business, not even trash talking, serious and ready, waxing all week
TE 3-2 or 50-1 depending on the above mentioned pub with good beer

Stay tuned....results will be up sunday night

Reno-Keski Salmi

An interesting turn of events at todays race. After all the trash talking by GW on his blog he was a no show. Perhaps shopping in Kelowna was more important?

After all the trash talking by Jonny on his blog he found himself in a fierce battle coming into the home stretch of the final few km's of the race. He was able to push ahead of his rival (Patricia) and came across the line screaming "I hone you" Sure Patricia was racing female 50-59 but Jonny did not care and was very proud of his effort. Results below.


41
.
Jonathan Caron
551
NP
1:06:51
2:16:23
11
M
30-39
42
.
Pat Pearce
696
SLN
1:06:11
2:16:55
1
F
50-59

Now there is another race next weekend so let the trash talk begin. Will GW be allowed to race? Will Jonny get chicked by the old(er) lady? Can I drink less than 5 pitchers the night before? Will ABD or KBD have the nerve to toe the line...it's a sunday race so I'm sure some excuses will be found. Stay tuned folks, the blog after getting grumpy is now a hotbed of sizzling info.

DBD

KICK ASS recovery product

OK so the cupboards were bare the morning of this years annual Winterman. I had to improvise and ended up stealing some of the twins formula. The winterman usually leaves me bagged for several days but upon completion I downed several cups of this stuff. Wow!! The next day I felt great and went on to crush Jonny once again. Perhaps I am on to something. I will continue to race and recover with Enfamil this season and see how it goes. The first race is this saturday. Jonny and GW will also be attending. GW was trash talking on his blog so I'm going to start some online betting even if it is illegal. The wager is based on overall time (subtract 5X any negative split) and (add 20X any positive split).

I will generously give a 15 min handicap to Jonny and GW to make things interesting.

Vegas had just announced odds.

DBD 7-1 (usually crashes or bonks on second lap)
Jonnyo 3-2 (always starts like a Sheila so might negative split)
GW 4-1 (stong season so far but will get too excited at start to negative split)

I know this post is lame but the blog was getting mad (who is the blog?)

Slack

this is the blog speaking: It is now 2010 you useless pricks, someone get of their arse and compose a new post! I know you have been out there, drinking, skiing, sleeping, getting older, rolling trucks and a whole lot of other stuff too!
Get on it, or there will be some new members inducted to make up for your laziness!
One final bitch, change the picture!!!! It has been snowing for 24hrs here!!!!!!!! How do I know.....cause there's a weather tab on me you morons.
you have 72hours to take action.