The new DC Rainmaker Cave…and new Bertie’s Cake Studio in Paris!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/12/rainmaker-caveand-berties.htmlAlmost exactly one year ago The Girl and I started looking at expansion space – both for The CupCakery as well as a place that I could store all of the gizmos, gadgets and trainers that had been piling up in our small Parisian apartment. … Meanwhile, The Girl’s CupCakery business continues to require extra space of her own.
Garmin Forerunner 10 (FR10) GPS watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/garmin-forerunner-watch.htmlAdditionally, The Girl also has been using one. … I’ve taken it out for a few runs, including one with The Girl, where we both ran together and both with two watches.
Beating the heat in Connecticut
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/07/beating-heat-in-connecticut.htmlMonday midday we (The Girl, my Mom, my Dad, and I) packed up the car and headed up to nearby BWI airport to catch a flight to Hartford, CT – just a short 45 minute hop away. … After a few rounds The Girl and I walked over to a nearby park to practice our bulldozing skillz, along with some baseball.
A Few Days in New York City
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/days-york-city.htmlLast week The Girl, Lucy, and I jetted away from Paris to the US for what will be a bit of a whirlwind trip around the country for the holidays. … Though Lucy didn’t join us for the run, just for The Girl and I.
Stowe Triathlon 2013 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/07/stowe-triathlon-report.htmlLuckily, The Girl ran up (and back down) to grab mine for me. … Instead, The Girl took a few photos as we left the race site (the sprint was still going on).
Per the schedule: “Rest and Recover”
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/07/per-schedule-rest-and-recover.htmlFriday evening post-long-swim, the Girl and I and some friends went to the Nat’s game (that’s the baseball team for you non-baseball folk). … After a nice breakfast with the girl in Alexandria, we headed down to Prince William Forest National Park to get in our short brick workout for the day.
5 Random Things From A Week In Newfoundland
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/random-things-newfoundland.htmlAfter three flights following my brief stay in Oulu, Finland, I found myself landing in Newfoundland, Canada – The Girl’s hometown. … In our case we went up to a cove that The Girl’s Dad had been to before, and sure enough, there were plenty there.
Paris-Versailles 2013 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/10/paris-versailles-report.htmlThis took a bit of trickery, but thankfully both The Girl and I are suitably skinny enough to fit through some cracks. … Obviously, that’s The Girl and me.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/random-things-this-weekend.htmlJust twenty minutes after getting back home from my run I was rushing back out the door headed to a fancy gala that The Girl got us into for a women’s group here in Paris. … Perhaps the star of the night was The Girl’s dress.
Ironman Rhode Island 70.3 – 2009 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/07/ironman-rhode-island-703-2009-race.htmlA short bit later The Girl passed me. … Finally, Wildflower has the allure of topless girls at the water stops.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/08/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-6.htmlAfter we wrapped up a bunch of initial work, The Girl and I went out for a nice 50 or so minute run. … Meanwhile, upon return from running at 10:30PM (and some pizza) The Girl would set out creating these two cakes –…
5 Random Things I Did This Past Week in Mexico
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/random-things-mexico.htmlI was there, along with The Girl, for her sister’s destination wedding. … I ran the majority of mornings – either with The Girl, or friends and family.
Florence Marathon Race Report: Perhaps not my cup of ‘THE’
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/12/florence-marathon-perhaps.htmlI had timed it such that I’d pretty much get bearings straight and then drop my stuff with The Girl, and then go out for a warm-up run. … Here’s us, and my awesome 6 Euro sweatshirt that The Girl managed to swindle from a tourist shop.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-73.htmlIn any case, I was tired of doing these by the time Friday afternoon hit – so The Girl and I went for a swim. … We kick it off with Canada Day on July 1st (The Girl is Canadian), followed by our anniversary on July 2nd, then our daughter's birthday on July 3rd, and then finally (US) Independence Day on July 4th (I’m American).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-2.htmlThe Girl was kind enough to apparently take a photo somewhere along the way. … There are only a handful of things that The Girl does not enjoy doing – and one of them is driving in Paris.
Reston 2-Mile Race Report…and some BBQ!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/05/reston-2-mile-race-reportand-some-bbq.htmlWe (the girl and I) quickly picked up our caps, chips and t-shirts before jumping into our wetsuits to go for a little dip. … Speaking of results… Woot! Despite my lack of swim skillz, I managed to get myself some hardware…and so did The Girl! After that, we headed back to my place to get the BBQ all set.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/random-things-did-this-weekend-33.htmlBaby, dog, me, The Girl, an oversized box of products heading back to companies in the US, drones, stroller, carseat, plus regular luggage for all humans and dogs for a trip with multiple stops. … The Girl would take The Peanut and Lucy (the dog) and go for a stroll, while I would head out for a trail run.
A Few Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/few-random-things-this-weekend.htmlAnd this past Friday, The Girl and I took advantage of some sunny weather to enjoy one of our favorite spots in the city. … In any event, we cycled across the city, with The Girl in the cargo bike, and me pedaling it.
The Elusive Non-Gadget Weekly Mailbag–April Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/04/elusive-non-gadget-weekly-mailbagapril.htmlHowever, The Girl was able to sneak out there and got some totally awesome photos. … As The Girl will attest to, I’m not super-focused on the fashion side of things (to her dismay).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/5-random-things-did-this-weekend-81.htmlRather, The Girl did. … Of course, by Friday afternoon a few hours after The Girl picked up the unit, it showed my online order as having shipped.
Running around
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/11/running-around.htmlOh, I almost forgot – Friday night the Girl and I went just a short hop away to a place in Old Town that allows you to paint own pottery. … But the Girl made a really nice little platter for her cupcake creations.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/05/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-14.htmlBasically The Girl, myself, and one of our employees that’s often there in the afternoon. … But sometimes we have visitors, such as The Girl’s Dad, who is in town this past week.
A Monday night Parisian long run and a look at the gear I ran with
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/a-monday-night-parisian-long-run-and-a-look-at-the-gear-i-ran-with.htmlTonight marks the beginning of my official training schedule towards the Paris Marathon with The Girl in April. … Ok, with that background taken care of – I feel it’s important to post a pre-run photo of The Girl.
Swimming, Riding, and Running (and sightseeing) our way around Israel
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/swimming-running-sightseeing.htmlAfter wrapping up work late Thursday evening, I was ready to join The Girl in enjoying the rest of the weekend wandering around Israel and checking out the country. … The Girl is easily floating with her arms and legs out of the water, staying buoyant like a buoy.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-70.htmlSaturday morning The Girl and I left the kiddos behind and boarded the high-speed Thalys train to Paris. … Sunday morning The Girl and I lazily rolled out of the hotel and up the hill for a casual 5K run together.
