Some essentials

So this season I've the great pleasure to deal with the joy of an Achilles tendon injury. It was brought upon by a number of things like tight calves, increased mileage, improper running form and the desire to push through pain led to my injury. Here's a pair of things that I found useful on the road to recovery. The Stick According to the website, The Stick provides the following benefits: " - Prevent & Predict Muscle Injuries - Dramatically...

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Green Velvet Cake

Sometimes I miss my unemployment days. My usual day would consist of swimming, biking, bodyboarding or running in the morning, eat breakfast, nap and look for jobs. After lunch, I'd work on small projects or bake something if I was in the mood. Good times. Anyways, I was off for a few days and decided to try this Red Velvet Cake I saw on Foodjimoto.  So why green instead of red? Well, it's because I ran out of red, didn't want to pay $7 for...

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Previews

Been a little busy lately but fear not, I am working on it.  It's like winter green velvet cake Cute Chinese masseuse alternative Never to old for sticker...

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Tomato Corn Chowder

So I was feeling a little sick the other day and didn't feel like chicken noodle soup. Since the slumlords made their monthly collection, I needed to make do with what I hand. After seeing this recipe for Tomato Corn Chowder on Foodjimoto, I decided to give it a shot.  Tomato Corn Chowder Peeled TomatoesMinced Garlic (she used roasted garlic, I didn't have or was in the mood to make any)1 Can of unsalted non-creamed corn (She used fresh)...

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New hydration/gear setup

So I've been thinking about changing my setup for sprint and Olympic distance races my current setup isn't very aerodynamic. Currently, I have one water bottle on the frame, a tool kit bag under the seat and a bento box. After reading a few articles on ST, I've decided to give the horizontal mounted and under the seat mounted styles a try. Chris McCormack rocking the horizontal setup in the 2010 Kona Ironman. Chris Lieto with the under seat setup....

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2011 Cholo's Waimea Bay 1.2 mile Swim

 Waimea Bay I know it's a little late. Anyways, on with the report.  Never deprive yourself of sleep. Listen to your body if it's tired. Rest and do it another day. I however, didn't listen and paid the price. Since Mondays are my sort of recovery days from working late on Sunday nights, I had every intention to be out cold by 8:30. So after a great 2K open water swim in my new SLS3 Fobic Speed suit. Little did I know, my post-workout high...

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