By the numbers
I haven’t had a good run for a long time. Tonight I did a 45 min on the treadmill. 10 min easy, 25 min medium w/ a min break every 15 min and 10 min cool down. All in front of Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back. Good to be running again…It feels good. […]
Back on the training wagon
Just jotting this down. My blood pressure had been quite high for the past six months (150/100!). To curb this down without taking medication for it, I am going back on the training wagon. Last year, I took some time off from doing any races. It is different mentality compared when I first getting into […]
Oh..this gonna hurt…
An interview from a pro racer in Tour De France…..I was reminded about the time when I had a bike accident…in that few seconds while I was in the air and know I am going to land head first, I thought the same thing…oh this gonna hurt! Very funny to hear him afterwards..so calm. Oh […]
Triathlon as a form of art
It is indeed beautiful. A beautiful race. A beautiful trail. Of movement and focus. Of grace and precision. Of determination and hope. I thought I was the only one who think this way until I find this quote from Steve Profontaine… “Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. […]
Ironman Reflection: Going all out and faith
To some it might sound crazy. The biggest ‘enjoyment‘ I get from Ironman, marathon and any type of you-have-to-run-how-long races…the longer endurance events is that in each of the race there is a pivotal point where I have to make a decision to go all out. There is much joy in that. At this point, […]
Chat: Workmanship
A chat with a non believer yesterday. We were talking about my liver transplant and my triathlon story. This morning I was reading Ephesians for my devotion. All I can focus on is God’s Workmanship For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of […]
On NOT Running
Ever since I stop racing this season, training has gone off track. Not that there is a need to train per say…..I just swim, bike and run whenever I feel like it or have the time. I spent most of the time on my saddle. Funny conversations I had recently relating to running… J: yeah, […]
Easy Stroll and reflecting on family
Today was a hot day in Mississauga. I took a long nap and went for a late evening stroll. Just as I was waking up from my nap this afternoon. The Chinese radio station was playing a Christian program. My dad in a sarcastic remark said, ‘oh believe in Christ and you will be saved.‘ […]
Victory rests with the Lord: World Transplant Games 5 km Bike Time Trial Flashback
On occasion, I do a grocery drop off for those who goes to Eden Food Bank. Today was particular busy for them. Usually I had one or two drop offs. Today I had three. After finishing up my round, I went back home by 8 pm. With the summer weather, the sun has been setting […]
Can I race now? – Reflection on Doing
Before cyclists go on a tour, there is always a time when they are interviewed. Reports will ask them many questions. How the team has been training? What do they hope to accomplish? Add some controversial questions like doping…. …there is one cyclist simply reply: Can I race now? … I was watching a short […]