Some history: "The youngest island in the Hawaiian archipelago (a mere half-million years old), Hawaii Island is still growing thanks to an energetic volcano. Yet our island is larger than all the other islands combined, hence its nickname, “The Big Island.” This is also the island where Polynesian voyagers from afar are believed to have first made landfall in Hawaii. And it is the storied home of Pele, Goddess of the Volcano. No wonder Hawaii Island is host to the preeminent annual hula festival in the world. The arts, cultural traditions and celebrations of our history all thrive here." [source: bigisland.org]
ALOHA --- Kjell

Place to stay ...

Have a look. That is the place we will stay with the Biest-Gang. Hope for a ton of work and even more fun.
ALOHA --- Kjell

BOOSTER

Biestmilch got the BOOSTER. Check this out!
ALOHA and good luck --- Kjell

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ...

Dear OMI,
Happy birthday, you are amazing with your over 90! Be proud of your age and lets ad some more years. I made this picture, couple days ago, when the sun was so bride and she didn´t like it. So I offered her my sunglasses and she was wearing them: Great OMI! And a wonderfull and fun day, without to much pain.
Love your Kjell

I DO ...

That´s a great one: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." [Mark Twain]
ALOHA --- Kjell

Please vote ...

PLEASE keep VOTING for me:
I can "win" a spot in a TV-commercial, for the german postal service.
THANKS and ALOHA --- Kjell

1:0

Yesterday I went to a soccer game. Hamburgs first league team (HSV) played against Nürnberg. And I played with my new camera:
And Hamburg won 1:0. Thanks Mirja for the ticket.
ALOHA --- Kjell

Thanks Dennis ...

Dennis W. from tricomponents.info made this picture during the Hamburg City Man Worldchampionships, some weeks ago. Thanks, I smile, not because of a good race! Anyway, it was nice to be part of that event, I worked, raced and had some fun. Have a fun weekend, ALOHA Kjell

I should, ...

I know I should do one of them, but ...! There is no but, it´s just not the fun thing I like to do. So this articel might help to get a better idea. Choosing either: Yoga Versus Pilates.
Happy training,
ALOHA --- Kjell

TIME and Date in different countries ...

Check this webside. You will find a calendar for different countries and their Holidays and Observances. It if fun and sometimes usefull.
ALOHA --- Kjell

Müsst ihr lesen ...

Diesen Artikel von Dr. Susann Kräftner (BIESTMILCH.COM) müsst ihr lesen: »Training und die Kunst sich wirklich gut zu fühlen«!
ALOHA --- Kjell

Overuse, but nothing to worry about ...

My issues with my back have reason. It´s nothing bad, just to much training in a difficult position for the lower back. A kind of temporary overuse, is probably the best way to put it. I need to do some therapie and do tons of streching and my COMPEX. If you are interessted, here are my MRI pictures: Have a fun day. ALOHA --- Kjell

Airport-race ...

I wasn´t feeling well, so I decided to help a young runner and make someone else race a success. It worked out and he/we ran a solid 1:04,30h for the 10miles/16km. Great weather and some fun. But I do not have an idea, about the place or so. Check the Airport-race webside. Have a fun sunday. Oh and congratulations to Sandy. She did the Philly Halfmarathon and made it in a great 1:54,57, GREAT!
ALOHA --- Kjell

Running arround our airport ...

I do it again! Well i feel stiff doing other things than solid training. So today, I give it another try to my system and run the Airport race in my hometown Hamburg. These is a 10miler and we see. I do not feel like running. I know my running-friend from Alexandria and Washington DC are doing a halfmarathon in Philly today, good luck and tons of fun.
ALOHA --- Kjell

... please, do not stop voting for me ...

PLEASE do not stop VOTING for me:
I can "win" a spot in a TV-commercial, for the german postal service.
THANKS and ALOHA --- Kjell

... you must be dreaming ...

Dr. Susann Kräftner from Biestmilch, found another great articel about endurance sport and training effects. Check this one: Cytokine release makes you tired. Thanks for the facts, ALOHA --- Kjell

70,3 in Idaho

The 70,3 Ironman series is growing fast. There is another US race, in Boise Idaho. The Boise 70,3Ironman, why not in 2008?!
ALOHA --- Kjell

JOKE!!! food for old people ...

"Older people shouldn't eat health food, they need all the preservatives they can get." [Robert Orben] This is a joke, OK!
Eat healthy, ALOHA --- Kjell

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ...

I started my Blog about a year ago and never missed a day. "If you can imagine it you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it." [William Arthur Ward]
ALOHA --- Kjell

Dinner ...

Last night we went out for a family dinner. It was good and we good the luck cookies at the end. I thought my "quote" was funny: "If swimming is good for the figure, what happened to the whales?" I guess there are many more infividuals you can ask that question.
ALOHA --- Kjell

IRONMAN WISCONSIN ...

Have a look. Ironman WISCONSIN is on!
I sleeped in big time this morning and I´m so happy not to race.
ALOHA --- Kjell

ABI 10.jähriges Jubiläum ...

Das war was. Nach 10 Jahren haben sich gute 30 des Abi-Jahrgangs 1997 in unser alten Pausenhalle am Sachensenweg getroffen. Das Ohmoor hat sich schon ganz schön verändert. Da leben jetzt Ziegen auf dem Schulgelände, die Stühle und Tische in der Aula sind Top und im allgemeinen sah alles irgendwie anders aus. Doch vor allem war es super mal wieder die alten Gesichter wieder zu sehen. Hier das Gruppenbild vom Abend: Es wurde sehr spät und war feucht fröhlich. Hat irre Spaß gemacht und vielleicht schafft man es ja noch vor den nächsten 10 Jahren sich wieder zu sehen. In diesem Sinne, allen alles Gute und man sieht sich - MAY THE FORCE BE WITH THEM!
ALOHA --- Kjell

need to see this ...

You need to see and listen to this trailer.
This is my hometown. My Hamburg!
ALOHA --- Kjell

The guy next door

Got this as a E-Mail and I liked it ... "A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door. It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.
Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday." Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
"Jack, did you hear me?"
"Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago," Jack said.
"Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it," Mom told him.
"I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said.
"You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life," she said
"He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important...Mom, I'll be there for the funeral," Jack said. As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away. The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time. Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture....Jack stopped suddenly.
"What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked.
"The box is gone," he said
"What box?" Mom asked.
"There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most,'" Jack said. It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
"Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom."
It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days," the note read. Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. "Mr. Harold Belser" it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.
"Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life." A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch.
Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved:
"Jack, Thanks for your time! -Harold Belser."
"The thing he valued most was...my time"
Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked.
"I need some time to spend with my son," he said.
"Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!"
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away," Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.

1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3 A s mile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
5. You mean the world to someone.
6. If not for you, someone may not be living.
7. You are special and unique.
8. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you trust God to do what's best, and wait on His time, sooner or later, you will get it or something better.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
11. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
12. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
13 . Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you'll both be happy .
14. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great."
THANK YOU --- Kjell

VOTE for ME ...

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THANKS --- Kjell

Kühe, Biestmilch und Nahrung ...

Als ich das Bild im Biest-Blog sah, musste ich an meine Kuhgeschichten in Malaysia denken. Hatte eine ähnliche (im Grunde mehrere) Situation. Hoffe (weiß) das unsere Biestmilch von Kühen kommt, die sich "gesund" ernähren und nicht sowas (siehe Bild) essen müssen.
Nicht immer Alles so ernst nehmen.
ALOHA --- Kjell

Qualified ;-)

Hey have a look at the date, I just found in the qualified side on Ironmanlive.com. I thought Ironman was born in 1977, same year I´m born.
ALOHA --- Kjell

HCM Video ...

This are great impressions from the World Championships: THE VIDEO
CONGRATULATIONS to Daniel UNGER, the Worldchampion:
ENJOY, all the best.
ALOHA --- Kjell

HAMBURG CITY MAN

7 days after the Ironman Canada I´m back on the startline. I will participate within the AG Worldchapionships in my beautiful hometown Hamburg.
I´m tired from the Ironman, still messed up after the Jetlag and the hours of work for the Hamburg City Man are not helping. We will see what is in my back!!! and my legs. Try to have fun and enjoy.
My racenumber 1511, and I start at 8:10am watch for me.
ALOHA --- Kjell

Weather ...

The weather isof course to cold for me, but who cares.
16C Max Today and 17C Max tomorrow, but I hope no rain.
Congratulations to all Worldchampions and have fun...
ALOHA Kjell