Guest Post: ‘The Girl’ Speaks!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/08/guest-post-girl-speaks.htmlMany of you over the past year or two have expressed interest in “Who is The Girl?”, “What does The Girl look like?”, “What does The Girl think of all this training?”, and most notably “Does The Girl really exist?”. … Well I’m here to break the silence! I’ve pondered many times making Ray write an entire post explaining “The Girl” situation, as he has been berated several times by comments left by his readers who were upset that he “refers” to me in such a manner.
The new girl
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/05/new-girl.htmlAfter a number of months spent living alone, it was time to welcome the ‘new girl’ to the house. … While some guys (and gals) go off and bring home any hot random girl they can find, I prefer to be somewhat selective.
The Girl’s 2018 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/the-girls-2018-swim-bike-run-gear-i-use-list.htmlHey there, this is The Girl writing to you today. … So, I apologize if this is a bit of step down for some of you who have followed me since the Great Triathlon Adventures of Ray and “The Girl”.
I’m no longer a girl, I’m now a male!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/05/im-no-longer-girl-im-now-male.htmlUnfortunately, during the past 26 years as a girl, I can’t say I’ve taken advantage of the benefits. … As some long time readers may remember, back a while ago I stumbled upon a little snafu where the US Government (in particular, the Social Security Administration) thought I was female.
The Girl’s 2021 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/girls-2021-gear-i-use.htmlHey there, this is The Girl, Ray's other half. … So, I apologize if this is a bit of a step down for some of you who have followed me since the Great Triathlon Adventures of Ray and “The Girl”.
The Girl’s 2013 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/girls-swimbikerun-list.htmlToday, we’ve got The Girl’s list – complete with her updates and additions for 2013. … With that, I’ll hand it over to The Girl for the full list! From here on out, it’s all her speakin’.
The Girl: “I’ll actually wear this watch” (The New Polar RCX3)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/girl-ill-actually-wear-this-watch-new.htmlOver the past few years The Girl has put up with all manner of sports gadgets floating through the house. … Over the next few weeks I’ll be putting it through its paces (as will The Girl, since she’s taken ownership of the women’s one).
A special message from The Girl
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/08/special-message-from-girl.htmlYesterday after getting home from work, The Girl had a little present all wrapped up for me. … After I delicately opened (read: tore open without regard) the carefully wrapped package, I found myself a new t-shirt – designed and imported exclusively from The Girl’s own single-item clothing line (she actually makes really impressive dresses too…but I don’t generally wear them).
The Girl’s 2015 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/05/girls-swimbikerun-gear-list.htmlBack by popular demand, today The Girl has updated her previous list as well. … Maybe I'm just not doing it right? But if I needed anything for chafing I'm a Glide girl.
The Girl’s 2012 swim/bike/run gear I use list
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/the-girls-2012-swimbikerun-gear-i-use.htmlI’ve been updating and answering the questions in your post since – but one that I got a few messages about was if we could get a similar list from The Girl. … Not the stuff that I review for products, but rather, the goods that I always turn back to once the product review goods go back.
The Girl’s 2023 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/11/girls-2023-swim-bike-run-gear-i-use-list.htmlHey there, this is Bobbie (The Girl), otherwise known as Ray's other half. … Having been out of the triathlon scene for almost 12 years, I did end up with a lot of new gear, or gear upgrades this year.
A Sunny Swiss Weekend in the Alps (with Lucy & The Girl)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/sunny-swiss-weekend.htmlFor this one though, The Girl joined me and we brought Lucy along. … After picking up The Girl and Lucy in front of the Zurich train station, we headed into the mountains to Interlaken.
Swimming in the big boy (and girl) pool
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/05/swimming-in-big-boy-and-girl-pool.htmlWhile the pool itself is actually a 50 meter full size pool, it’s divided up into some 14+ lanes, each 25 yards across.
Longhorn 70.3 Spectator Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/10/longhorn-703-spectator-report.htmlSo…race morning Lindsey and I teamed up to have offer complete cheering coverage of certain key athletes (read: The Girl for me, and Pro friend Lauren Harrison for her – plus we both shared duties for any DC tri person, and just about everyone else we could cheer at). … While the Girl was getting ready deep in transition land, I snapped a few pictures of Lindsey getting Lauren all ready as well.
A week of swim, bike, run (and eating) in Newfoundland
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/swim-eating-newfoundland.htmlAs regular readers will remember, The Girl is from here. … But that’s all good – we had fun (me, The Girl’s dad, and her brother).
Spectating the 2014 Boston Marathon
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/spectating-boston-marathon.htmlWe left off with yesterday’s ‘5 Random Things I Did This Past Weekend’ post where I outlined the lead-up into watching The Girl run her first Boston Marathon. … And, most kids wouldn’t have been dressed as ‘fashionably’ as The Girl was.
Paris Marathon 2013 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/paris-marathon-report-2.htmlThe goal going into the Paris Marathon was to help pace The Girl. … Figuring getting The Girl a Boston Qualifier time of 3hr 35 minutes would be a nice to have.
5 Random Things From A Week in Cancun
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/random-things-cancun.htmlAfter a busy week up in Banff at the ANT+ Symposium I traded a foot of snow for steaming hot…weather…with The Girl. … The Girl dropped them off at Grandma and Grampa’s house in Canada, and we met up in Mexico.
Getting pushed out of a plane at 14,000 feet
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/05/getting-pushed-out-of-plane-at-14000.htmlI had been told by pilot and crew (aka…The Girl) that we were just picking up a part for the airplane at a nearby airport about 15 minutes away by plane from Orlando. … Shortly after the prop had ceased rotating, The Girl jumped out of the plane and ran over and gave a hug to the fellow that was waiting for us on the tarmac.
DCR Open House Amsterdam 2018 Recap: Photos and videos!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/dcr-open-house-amsterdam-2018-recap-photos-and-videos.htmlYes, that’s The Girl down below deciding to start sprinting on the inside lane past all of us. … Because…The Girl.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-76.htmlThe weekend was kick-started by going for a ride with The Girl and her new bike. … After our ride The Girl had a conference call to attend to, and then following that we headed back out on bikes.
The 2nd Annual DCR Open House–Recap and Photos!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/annual-houserecap-photos.htmlEveryone could sign-up for one of two running groups, one with me, and one with The Girl. … Here’s The Girl’s group after leaving the gardens and working their way around Concorde.
5 Random Things From a Weekend in Newfoundland
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/5-random-things-from-a-weekend-in-newfoundland.htmlI’m on my way to Interbike! But first, a bit of a stopover for a long weekend in Newfoundland, which happens to be The Girl’s hometown in the greater St. … Of course I have been here many times before, and it’s even where I proposed to The Girl.
Ironman Canada 2009 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/09/ironman-canada-2009-race-report.htmlHowever, earlier that evening (the ‘eve’ of, I guess it would be called), the family and the girl were out decorating the street with chalk markings while I was sleeping away: Back to the morning of though… I was happy to find a parking spot within the same city as the race start, so after a short walk I arrived at bag drop and body marking sections. … And even better was that the Girl was standing there in the water lining the swim exit chute – complete with her cheering shirt on.
A week in review (aka: Cupcakes in review)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/07/week-in-review-aka-cupcakes-in-review.htmlWhile the focal point of the past 7-10 days has been Ironman Rhode Island 70.3, it’s actually been rather busy otherwise as the Girl and I spent time with my family and relatives in both Rhode Island and Connecticut. … So the Girl came up with a funny idea for cupcakes to bring up: The Girl used Starburst candy for all the little veggies, and used M&M’s for the pods inside the peas.
