Bikes Abound: I’ve Moved to Amsterdam!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/bikes-abound-ive-moved-to-amsterdam.htmlWhether it be the immense number of bikes, to the more easy going lifestyle, to the lack of hilly objects The Girl has to run over. … We went from just The Girl and I, to having two little ones born there (plus a dog, also born there).
My Movie Star Trip to New York City
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/my-movie-star-trip-to-new-york-city.htmlEarly Friday morning I joined The Girl, her sister and her parents for a weekend in NYC. … We spent the remainder of the day making a fairly substantial circle through portions of China town and down towards Canal street, while The Girl(s) shopped for various products.
5 Random Things I Did This Past Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/random-things-past-weekend.htmlWhile I didn’t have an outdoor ride scheduled, I did knock out a trainer ride with it (as did The Girl). … For The Girl, it was a touch bit big, though she made it work.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/random-things-did-this-weekend-2.htmlObviously, the reason we were in Boston was for The Girl to run her first Boston Marathon. … Garmin was giving out FR620 Boston Marathon themed straps, so The Girl picked one up for her unit.
A Newfoundland Christmas
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/newfoundland-christmas.htmlAs I’ve come to realize over the past few months, that when going to Newfoundland (home of The Girl), the journey is half the battle. … In addition to the awesome moose steaks and whole lobsters, The Girl made a fresh risotto from wild mushrooms that The Girl’s Dad had picked a few months prior.
Cookies, Cupcakes, and Ferris Wheels
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/cookies-cupcakes-and-ferris-wheels.htmlWe, well, The Girl, was participating in an annual holiday event as the American School in Paris – selling cupcakes at their boutique. … After dropping off The Girl and ensuring everything was all set, I drove back home and went to the market – as I noted in my Paris post on Saturday.
The Paris Color Run 2014 ‘Race’ Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/paris-color-report.html(CupCakery Employee’s Sister-in-law), The Girl, and me. … But the bright colored fishnet arm warmer was provided by one of the girls for me to wear.
My 2,500th post! Here’s 25 blasts from the past!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/my-2500th-post.htmlWhen I first started the blog, I didn’t even know The Girl. … The Girl has been asking for a calendar view for years on the blog – a way to just pick a date in the past and get lost in posts.
Weekend Part II – Just hanging around
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/08/weekend-part-ii-just-hanging-around.htmlFollowing a few days of triathlon related goodness in Luray, the Girl and I bailed back up into Shenandoah National Park to our mountainous hideaway for a few days away from it all. … We spent a fair bit of the rest of Sunday just hanging out relaxing on a quilt the Girl made from old t-shirts (mostly running races), you can see it through the windows: Ironically, it also overlooked the site of the Luray triathlon – that body of water there is actually Arrowhead Lake, where the tri was held.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/06/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-95.htmlSo, The Girl and I tackled that first, which involved lots of building shelves and sorting of gear and old Cupcakery boxes. … Moving everything to the center of the room (which now looks like a disaster area) so The Girl could access the walls.
High Desert to High Mountains
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/05/high-desert-to-high-mountains.htmlOh btw, if you follow along real closely – you’ll even get a never seen before photo of The Girl. … Later that evening the Girl and I went for a casual run around a local lake.
Colonial Beach Triathlon Spectator Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/07/colonial-beach-triathlon-spectator.htmlMeanwhile, Sunday morning was spent chasing around The Girl about 90 minutes south of DC, at Colonial Beach – where she was racing the Olympic distance triathlon down there. … But while The Girl was getting ready…I continued to mostly sleep.
A New York Minute
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/03/new-york-minute.htmlThe Girl and I decided to make a little trip up to New York City for the weekend to visit some of her friends. … While both the Girl and I have been to NYC before, there’s so much city to go and check out, so there’s always something new to do.
Turkey Turkey
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/11/turkey-turkey.htmlAnd then I and The Girl spent the rest of the day either grocery shopping, cleaning, or cooking. … Though, the kitchen ended up being a massive game of chess that night, finding spots to move stuff around and still get most of the place settings out there while allowing The Girl enough room to create her creations.
A weekend tapering the run, increasing the bike
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/weekend-tapering-increasing.htmlBy the time The Girl finished up work at the shop, the light was starting to fade. … The Girl was pretty excited about this (the ending of the intervals).
Reminding myself about the nutrition wall…the hard way.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/reminding-nutrition-wallthe.htmlSo tonight I was running with The Girl (at her pace) for her long run. … The Girl hadn’t been over there yet, but I’m an old hat at wasting many miles wandering around the park, especially running (but also riding).
A Week On A Small Australian Tropical Island
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/australian-tropical-island.htmlMeanwhile, The Girl and I jumped on a high-speed boat for two hours off to the Great Barrier Reef. … Underwater we played a bit with the Nikon Key Mission 360° action cam, with The Girl getting some shots here and there with it.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-31.htmlAfter wrapping up a few work items Saturday morning at the Studio (for both The Girl and I) we headed out for a simple late lunch stroll around town with the dog and the bebe. … He was responsible for a Bolognese sauce that was made earlier in the afternoon at his place, and then the girl and I would match that with other items to complete a 3 course meal.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-103.htmlWhich meant that by the time I got home I was able to hit publish and then immediately do a quick change of clothes to head out with The Girl for dinner…sans-kids. … We rode into town, me pedaling, and The Girl in the bucket.
Experimenting with using the Garmin GTU 10 tracker during Ironman Boise 70.3
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/06/experimenting-with-using-garmin-gtu-10.htmlMany of you followed along on a separate Twitter account as both The Girl and I raced with the tiny tracker hanging out in our back pockets, tracking our every move. … Once powered on The Girl and I simply placed the small units in the back pockets of our tri tops.
A quick look behind the scenes at Clever Training
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/behind-clever-training.htmlThis past week post-marathon limping, The Girl and I have been down at the beach with friends, enjoying the sun. … The Girl and her family, as well as many family friends have long come down to the greater Tampa area to get away from the cold (remember, she grew up in Newfoundland, Canada – home to miserable winter weather).
Spring has sprung–and some first thoughts on the Basis watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/spring-sprungand-thoughts.htmlThe Girl was hosting a magazine event at the CupCakery that was somehow tied to wedding planners at the top. … Each person decorated their own cupcakes, and in addition, The Girl had some also available as well.
COROS Linx Smart Helmet In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/coros-linx-smart-helmet-review.htmlNot only that, but the microphone inside makes it easy for folks on the other end of your phone calls to hear you (The Girl said my call sounded like it was ‘totally normal’). … To illustrate this, The Girl and I held a quick phone call while I was riding.
The Bia women’s GPS watch: My detailed thoughts
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/06/bia-womens-gps-watch-my-detailed.htmlSo I’m first going to go through my thoughts from a technical and competitive product perspective, and then in a rare move, The Girl (aka, my wife) gives her take as well. … (I decided to ask The Girl what she thought, since after all, this watch would be targeted at her, here’s her thoughts in her own words.
More trainers, a touch of snow, and a new bike
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/more-trainers-a-touch-of-snow-and-a-new-bike.htmlIt’s been just over five months since we moved to Paris, and thus, it’s been just over five months since The Girl last rode her bike. … When The Girl headed out for the day though, turns out – there was a little bit of snow.
