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.