Lets hear it for live musik.

Got the opportunity to catch the sold out Arctic Monkeys show at the Electric Factory in Philly this past Thursday. The english know how to make some super good rock tunes. Maybe its the accents? I was able to get all of my jumps in place, fist pumps, finger points, and other rock show moves out of my system. It felt damn good, too. Time to mosh...

Good Song: Arctic Monkeys - 505

St. Croix wrap-up

The Virgin Islands are fun. The St. Croix triathlon is even more fun! While I didn't get that precious Kona slot I was after, I did still manage a solid 2nd place age group finish along with some friendly leg cramps. I look forward to visiting again in the next couple years. Now I can get back to some serious mountain biking, camping, hiking, and other fun outdoor activities. Looking forward to the summer! Here are some sights you may encounter if you ever find yourself on St. Croix during the first weekend in May:

View at about mile 40 on the bike course

Hanging out on a pristine beach off of Buck Island

Friday morning practice swim

Stilt walkers during the Jump-Up! festival

Good Song: IAMX - Spit It Out

St. Croix is here, wish you were beautiful.

Hotel On the Cay - Island where the swim begins.

Looking out over the St. Croix harbor at sunset.

Good Song: The Kooks - Naive

Giddyup!

My baby has her dancing shoes. Time to get down!

Good Song: Arctic Monkeys - If You Were There, Beware

Alexander and Macca to do Battle on St. Croix

World Champions Craig Alexander and Chris McCormack will lead the field at the 2007 St. Croix Ironman 70.3, set for Sunday May 6. Alexander parleyed his 2006 St. Croix win into the first ever Ironman 70.3 World Championships, held in Clearwater, FL. Macca is the reigning Triathlete of the Year, and is one of the most versatile athletes in the sport.

The classic St. Croix course rewards fitness and strength, and both of the Australians have consistently proven their class. St. Croix offers a $50,000 prize purse, so both athletes are expected to give it their all.

Age groupers are also rewarded on St. Croix. Both Ironman World Championships Qualifying slots for Kona and Ironman 70.3 Clearwater slots are available. Limited entries are remaining, and all interested athletes are recommended to go to the race website www.stcroixtriathlon.com to enter soon.

More information can be found at the website.

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...they neglect to mention that I'll be the dark horse, waiting for the entire pro field to crack, and then at the line I come out of nowhere and steal the show in front of the world to see, and do cartwheels across the finish line!

...yeah, maybe not.

Good Song: Walter Meego - Through a Keyhole

Test post from my blackberry

Go dukes!!

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Blossoming

Blossoms are out, Spring is here, and the tourist season has officially begun.

Good Song: Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm