Ironman Louisville

The Ironman Louisville is on today. Good luck all starters and of course Max, go for it --- Kjell

World Championships Triathlon Long

The World Championships Triathlon Long Distance (O3) in 2008 are held in Almere (Netherlands). Good luck to everythone, especially Petr --- Kjell

Looking at my shirts ...

I was looking at my shirts those days and keep thinking I need one of these: "Keepsake Theme Quilts will be treasured for years to come. You may have a collection from your favorite sport, hobby, or special vacation. You may be looking for the perfect gift to commemorate a family member's high school or college adventures. You may want to honor a special occasion, such as a birthday, wedding or retirement. We can help you transform a drawer of Tshirts into a special keepsake that is attractive and functional." [source: Keepsake Theme Quilts] Sleep well --- Kjell

directions ...

"The physical body provides the most direction for the needs of the soul." [from Brad Keeney] thanks Sandy --- Kjell

Facebook

Wow Facebook is getting crazy. Everyone is there --- Kjell

Indys paw

Have a look at Indys paw on our wall. We are happy to have you Indy --- Kjell

Weather

It sounds good, I mean the weather in Madison where I gonna race in a little less than 2 weeks. I cannot wait to start the Taper. Happy training --- Kjell

Happy Birthday

Schwesterherz, Happy Birthday zum Geburtstag. Alles nur erdenklich Gute und fuehl dich trotz der raeumlichen Distanz ganz doll gedrueckt. Einen tollen Tag --- dein Kjell

Ironman Canada

The Ironman Canada is this weekend. I did the race in 2003 (my first Ironman) and in 2007, what a day. Good luck to everyone at the startline in beautiful BC --- Kjell

Watch this

"I against me contains 5 athletes - 4 Pros and 1 age grouper - who are trying to get the best way to the myth Hawaii. The docu shows their long way in training, mental strength, test competitions, qualifiers and finally Hawaii. Have a look on a great documentation which shows everybody the intentions, training days and the all-day of great athletes. Have fun." [Source: projekt triathlon] have a look --- Kjell

Raining

Well it is not much fun right now. So much rain and it was so nice here in Idaho. Now my hard training and its "raining man". I have to do it anyway --- Kjell

Cool - gold

This is pretty cool: "Triathlon: Frodeno gewinnt Gold" [source: ARD.de] Congratulations --- Kjell

Indys work

Our dog likes dirt. And loves to bring the dirt inside and cover everything with it. Have a look: Thanks Indy --- Kjell

Next big one

My next race: "Ford Ironman Wisconsin takes place in a sports-crazy town that is known as one of the best spots to bike in the United States, along with being the site of the University of Wisconsin, America's premier "party college." Those two attributes have a bit to do with why this race is so popular and so successful, but there is a lot more to the magic that makes this such a hugely successful event.
The two-loop Ironman Wisconsin swim takes place in the warm waters (75 degrees Fahrenheit/ 24 degrees Celsius) of Lake Monona. The competitors don't have to leave the water at the end of the first loop - they'll just swim straight around the corner of the swim start to begin the second loop.
Like the swim, the bike course in Madison is a two-loop affair. After running up the "helix" or ramp up to the transition area in the parking lot here at the Monona terrace, the competitors jump on their bikes and ride down the opposite "helix" to start the ride." [source: Ironman Wisconsin] Happy training until then --- Kjell

Recouvery at Silverwood

My recouvery will be held at Silverwood: "Want big rides, big slides, and big fun? You've found it. Located in beautiful North Idaho, Silverwood Theme Park has over 65 rides and attractions, including four roller coasters, the Boulder Beach Water Park, a steam engine train, live entertainment, restaurants, and more." [source: Silverwood] Itll be fun --- Kjell

I won

I won the Hayden View Triathlon today. It was hard, because my legs where tired from the training and the things I try to get on the road. But it felt good and I won by over 5 minutes. Thanks Blake and Indy fo cheering, I love you both --- Kjell

Hayden View Triathlon

I will race, out of my training today. Its gonna be the local Hayden View Triathlon, a sprint: "The Hayden View Triathlon, “Race For Children’s Health” is an event designed to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Village and most importantly for children’s health. We have chosen a Sprint Triathlon so that as many children as possible can join. Friday night at Hayden City Beach we will put on a kids triathlon, with vendors, games, and fun. We want children to get outside and be active and learn to be healthy. Precision Fitness is teaming up with the Children’s Village to raise money and awareness for the great work provided by the Children’s Village. Healthier children today make healthier adults tomorrow and healthier parents in the future." [source: Precisionfitnesssolutions] Lets see --- Kjell

I wish ...

I wish the projekt triathlon store would not be so far. There is allways stuff you need as an athlete. Hope everything is doing well Dennis --- Kjell

Running store in Madison

Check this out, cannot wait to get over there for the Ironman Wisconsin: "Madison, WI's Premier Specialty Running Store. At Berkeley Running Company, we have the shoes and accessories that fit your lifestyle as well as your feet. We are proud to be Madison's Running Store." Happy training --- Kjell

Sauerland Team

Are you planing to get ready for Hawaii, you should check out the Sauerland Team or are you going to Hawaii and dont know how. The Sauerland Team helps aswell. Happy training --- Kjell

4th at the medalranking so far

The german team is in 4th place for the medals so far. Go for more --- Kjell

Congratulations to Uwe

Hey Uwe! Congratulations to your 3rd place in Wiesbaden 70.3! Great job --- Kjell

70.3 Wiesbaden

Good luck in Wiesbaden. The Biestmilch Team is challenging another event: "Kurz vor dem Einsatz" All the best --- Kjell

Training

Today is my first longer bikeride outside after Korea. All the trouble with the bike and now its hopefully solved and I can start training again. Honestly dont know what for. If you have a good suggestion where to start (longdistance), let me know --- Kjell

Olympics in Bejing

"Katerina Emmons of the Czech Republic won the first gold of the Beijing Olympic Games today when she won the Women's 10m Air Rifle. Emmons, 24, was in scintillating form, breaking Olympic records in both the qualification and final rounds." [source: Olympics in China] Good luck --- Kjell

CCC - Crack the Clearwater Code

Es gibt eine Reise nach Clearwater zu gewinnen!
Alle, die in Wiesbaden beim 70.3 einen Startplatz für die Weltmeisterschaft auf der Ironman Halbdistanz ergattern, also 75 AthletInnen haben die Chance zu gewinnen. Wie? Wenn sie die 3 CCC’s erfüllen:
C1. der Slot
C2. das Rätsel lösen (die Karten gibt es vor Ort in Wiesbaden)
C3. zum Podcast bei der Rikscha kommen
weitere Infos auf biestmilch.com go for --- Kjell

The power of mind ...

"Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs.... who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants....
The race began....
Honestly:
No one in the crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard statements such as:
'Oh, WAY too difficult!!'
'They will NEVER make it to the top.'
or:
'Not a chance that they will succeed. The tower is too high!'
The tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one.... Except for those, who in a fresh tempo, were climbing higher and higher.. The crowd continued to yell,
'It is too difficult!!! No one will make it!'
More tiny frogs got tired and gave up.... But ONE continued higher and higher and higher.... This one wouldn't give up! At the end everyone else had given up climbing the tower. Except for the one tiny frog who, after a big effort, was the only one who reached the top! THEN all of the other tiny frogs naturally wanted to know how this one frog managed to do it?
A contestant asked the tiny frog how he had found the strength to succeed and reach the goal? It turned out.... That the winner was DEAF!!!!

The wisdom of this story is:
Never listen to other people's tendencies to be negative or pessimistic.... because they take your most wonderful dreams and wishes away from you -- the ones you have in your heart!
I like this story, thanks Deborah for mailing me the runningstory --- Kjell

that hurt

That hurts ... Stupid people and funny bloopers!!! Kjell

Town - FXXXXX

That is a funny and different name for a town. Have a look: What do you think? Do you wanna come home to FXXXX everyday, I dont know --- Kjell

Art on the green was fun

I'm back in training, but some sidetracks are good for the mude. We went to Art on the Green here in Coeur d' Alene. It is fun and the weather made it even better. DO it your way --- Kjell

try or die

Mein Wettkampfbericht auf tri-mag.de --- Kjell

THE DARK KNIGHT

Last night we saw "THE DARK KNIGHT", the new Batman. It is a great movie and I'm not giving any details about it, just watch it --- Kjell