Savanah enjoys the hair dryer job ...

"my fiances bird loves the hair dryer after the shower. savanah is not a yéar old and so full of character. have a look." need to warch it --- kjell

Worst nightmare

My worst nightmare just happened in CA. A triathlet got killed by a shark: "Solana Beach (CAL, USA) - In Solana Beach, 22 Kilometer nordwestlich des kalifornischen Triathlon-Mekkas San Diego gelegen, wurde am frühen Freitagmorgen Schauplatz eines tödlichen Haiangriffs im Pazifik." [source: 3athlon] ... just swim faster --- Kjell

MY QUOTE from visiting a chinese restaurant

"Your secret desire to completly change your life will manifest." Go for it --- Kjell

Wanna see this movie

I realy wanna see this movie. But I guess I have to wait until I´m back in Germany: LAUF UM DEIN LEBEN. Happy running --- Kjell

Watch this ...

This is a nice motivation kick. A little to many screen-jumps, but it works: "For the first time in history, watch an 11 hour Ironman journey in 3 minutes-- from the point of view of the athlete himself. Join triathlete Mitch Thrower as he shows you Ironman from the Inside!" [source: IronmanTriathlon on YOUTUBE] Great shoots --- Kjell

Winning the 5k Mom´s-weekend run

I forget to write, that I won the 5k Mom´s-weekend run here in Moscow Idaho. It was cold and my legs where tired from the 140k bikeride yesterday. Happy running --- Kjell

Bikeride from Coeur d´ Alene to Moscow

I wrote about my bikeride from Coeur d´ Alene to Moscow, a few days ago. Here my distance, elevation picture. [source: USA Track and Field] I don´t like that ride. To much traffic and bad roads --- Kjell

CONGRATULATION SANDY

Congratulations to Sandy May. She did the Boston Marathon today and requalified right away. Great job. I got this message from her: "I did it. Requalified for Boston. Thought about you during the race. You will get lots of pictures. Laurie did a great job taking pictures plus pictures of our food." Happy recouvery --- Kjell

All the best Sandy ...

My dear runningfriend Sandy May (# 21060) is running her race today. She runs the Boston Marathon today. Enjoy it and I wish I could be there and run you in. Happy feet --- Kjell

BOSTON IS ON TOMORROW

The Boston Marathon is on tomorrow:
WBZ 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
VERSUS 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
WCSN.com 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
A good night sleep to all the runners --- Kjell

IRONMAN CHINA

Ironman China is on and I'm not there. I realy have a hard time. All the best --- Kjell

Great article

... you need to read this article on Biestmilch7 - happy Training --- Kjell

Das kenne ich doch ...

"China erschwert Besuchern die Einreise - Besonders die Visavergabe für Geschäftsleute wird massiv eingeschränkt. Die Situation der ausländischen Studenten während der Spiele ist unklar. ..." [source: Hamburger Abendblatt] Good luck --- Kjell

what a ride ...

WOW, what a day. I rode from Coeur d'Alene to Moscow. It was awfull. 140km against the wind with hale, snow and temp's arround 40F. And a little crash with a truck. No worries I'm ok, just the wind of the truck pushed me in a metalbarrier. It took me way to long for that ride. I'm embarrest, so I won't tell. I'm so tired after the work the last days and this bad bike-ride. Happy riding --- Kjell

IM China

I have hard time not to be there. Just got an E-Mail from IM China: "Hi Kjell, Ooh what a shame you couldn't come this time.... it's going to be a great one. (you were still issued with a race number though)" All the best --- Kjell

Getting ready for Boston

My dear running friend Sandy, is getting ready for Boston on Monday. Hope you can sleep and are not to nervous --- Kjell

Weather jumps

We had a beautiful day on sunday with 77F and sun. Yesterday on Monday we had rain and went down to high 30F. Plus I saw some snowflakes. Hope we go back to the 70F. Happy training --- Kjell

More miles in the hills here ...

WOW the biking here is something. There is not to much of flat riding. Mostly hills. Here are my sessions from the last two days: Happy riding --- Kjell

Ironman Arizona and South Africa

Today is the Ironman Arizona and South Africa. Good Luck to everyone --- Kjell

100k tour yesterday

The area is hilly and thats my tour from yesterday: [source: USATF.com] Hope the weather stays nice --- Kjell

Great Job Dennis

Dennis W. from projekt-triathlon posted the Team and did a great job with the webside. All the best --- Kjell

mixed feelings

I watch what is going on worldwide about the Olympics, with mixed feelings. The game are supposed to be without politics (not possible) and no violence. But there is allot going on right now. And I understand it, but there is allways a little but within in. Hope all works out --- Kjell

T-shirt Theme Quilt ... Testimonials

"I teared up as soon as I saw the tshirt quilt bc it is so beautiful. My husband and I are both amazed everytime we look at it. So much love went into it! Thank you!"
-Maria
"It's not just a beautiful keepsake tshirt quilt - it's the joy of knowing the money supports hearing imparied young people!"
-Marylin
"My tshirt quilt is so beautiful!!! When I opened it, I just held it and rocked and cried and knew I was holding my baby James. I could still smell him on the t-shirts and it was a good feeling. Thank you so much!
-Rebecca
"How can one improve upon perfection!"
- Cheryl Bexley, OH [source: Keepsake Theme Quilts ]
I need one soon --- Kjell

just found this ...

That is a nice video about the Ironman Malaysia 2008. My old trailer from 2007 made it close to 2000 views. Thanks for watching --- Kjell

Booster promotion

Dear Susann, Norbert, Harry and Moritz are on our first BIEST//BOOSTER promotion trip to Mallorca, attending Hannes-Hawaii-Tours' triathlon training camp, ... all the best --- Kjell

Ironman Australia

"Well, it's definitely been an interesting day here in Port Macquarie. We had a great race in the men and women's events, with Patrick Vernay once again lurking behind for most of the day to storm home to win, and reigning Ford Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington adding the Australian title to her expanding resume." [source: Ironman.com] Congratulations --- Kjell

parking

"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places." [source: Quotes.com] true --- Kjell

results are out

The results from last Fr/Sat race are out.
place 3rd; time 0:49:06 (swim-7:04Min / bike-32:01 / run-10:01) - it was cold and fun --- Kjell

seeting goals ...

Meet the Team: "Setting Goals: The operation of our business is driven by daily goals. These goals are well documented on our activities board. Once completed the employee is required to place an "X" on the board to indicate the completion of the goal. This visual representation of our priorities helps to direct the employees and enhances the ability to act independently. More than 20 student interns have been hired to date, along with a current staff of 8 skilled seamstresses." [source: Keepsake Theme Quilt] They doing such a good job --- Kjell

YEHAAAAAAAAAAAA

Congratulations to my sister (Sinje). She finished her school to be a PT. And did a fantastic job. Now she has just a few days to relax and then goes back for a month of tranining in a special area. Then she is starting her first job. YOU ROCK --- Kjell

APRIL ... APRIL

"APRIL APRIL" - "April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, though not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, enemies and neighbors, or sending them on fools' errands, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible." [source: wikipedia] Keep smiling --- Kjell

NICE news ...

Well, World Triathlon Corporation and Ironman are getting sold?! Don´t think so ... what day is today --- Kjell

I´m done with racing ...

Well I decided I´m done with racing Ironman that stuff ... Kjell
PS: Sorry for just that short note!!!

WISH

Sometimes I wish I could find Erdinger here in Idaho. But no way. So I drink tea --- Kjell

Struggle...

"Problems are only opportunities in work clothes." I try --- Kjell

BIG Day in CA ...

That was a big day in Oceanside, CA yesterday: "As race day approaches, the action at Oceanside Harbor is heating up. Almost 2,500 athletes will descend on the coastal city located 30 miles north of San Diego for Saturday's running of the Ford Ironman 70.3 California Oceanside." [source: Ironmanlive] Congratulations to the champs --- Kjell

Snake River Sprint Triathlon

A little different, cold and we will see: "THE RACE: The Triathlon is a 500 yard swim Friday night with a 12-mile bike and 2-mile run on Saturday. The swim will be at the Asotin County Family Aquatic Center from 4-8pm on Friday. The bike (both mountain and road) will start at 10:00am + your swim time (IE - if you swim time was 7:47 then you will start at 10:07:47am). The bike portion leaves the parking lot area, heads out the main park entrance road and takes a RIGHT onto Tammany Creek Road. Then proceed out Tammany (South and East) to the 6-mile turn around (just past Lucky Acres Arena) then returns to Hells Gate. The run starts at the far North parking lot at Hell's Gate State Park and heads North on the levee path 1 mile then returns to the transition area in the parking lot. The finish will come into the parallel parking lot as the transition area." [source: 2008 Snake River Sprint Triathlon] Keep smiling, I try (3rd. place) --- Kjell

Kilauea - most active Vulcano!

The Kilauea on Big Island is ranked as: "the most active"! Here a german articel about it [source: spiegel-online]and some of my research on the Internet. That is so cool![BIESTMILCH] And this was our tour during the Biest-Booster promotion event with the Biest-Gang. best regards to the Biest7 --- Kjell

What shall I do ...

I planed, but sometimes it goes in a different direction?! I guess. This is the Ironman schedule. I let you know --- Kjell

Fun on Mallorca

My Coach Peter Sauerland is organzing spring trainingcamps on Mallorca. And I´m sure beside many km on the bike and in the running shoes, he has to say: "Eins, zwei und ab!" quite a few times during swimmpractise at 6pm. I defenetly miss beeing there. I fight the cold and snow. Did a 3h bikeride with allot of snow, getting ready for China. Happy training in Spain --- Kjell

Great idea ...

I think this is another great idea to use old memories. I´m not there, but someday. Have a look at the Babycloth Quilt from Keepsake Theme Quilts Let´s Quilt --- Kjell

Ironman China Preview (2008)

Have a look on the Ironman China course. See you there --- Kjell

HAPPY EASTER

HAPPY Easter "Easter, also called Pascha, is the most important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year.[1] It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his crucifixion around AD 33. Many non-religious cultural elements have become part of the holiday, and those aspects are often celebrated by many Christians and non-Christians alike. Easter also refers to the season of the church year called Eastertide or the Easter Season. Traditionally the Easter Season lasted for the forty days from Easter Day until Ascension Day but now officially lasts for the fifty days until Pentecost. The first week of the Easter Season is known as Easter Week or the Octave of Easter." [source: Wikipedia]

Nice job Harry

Harry from Biestmilch 7 played the Didgeridoo. You can watch it on YouTube. Have a great Ester-weekend --- Kjell

Trying to buy a shirt ...

I tried hard to buy a shirt, but I had to come back the next day. Enjoy and good luck with shopping --- Kjell

Lessons on Life

Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keep You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing ... [source: a mail CHEROKEE SEASONS]
Thanks for sending Blake --- Kjell

Snake feeding ...

Have a look: "I watched the snakefeeding at home. I faced my fear about snakes. But I never thought about getting realy close ... " Eat right --- Kjell

Keepsake Theme Quilts, some facts ...

"Keepsake Theme Quilts is a non-profit organization that employs a staff of deaf women who create quilts out of t-shirts. The proceeds from the sale of Keepsake Theme Quilts go to further the charitable organization Deaf Initiatives, Inc. Deaf Initiatives, Inc. aims to further the potential of young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. (For more information on Deaf Initiatives, Inc.)
Keepsake Theme Quilts offers many sizes of quilts, ranging from 9 to 49 squares (each t-shirt is a square). The prices range from $225 to $550 and our prices are all-inclusive. This means embroidery, sashing, and appliques are all included in the price. Keepsake Theme Quilts are great for athletes, members of sororities/fraternities, graduating high school students, parents who wish to preserve baby clothes, etc. ..." I defently will get one --- Kjell

Saint Patrick´s day

Happy Saint Patrick´s Day: "Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá ’le Pádraig or Lá Fhéile Pádraig), colloquially St. Paddy's Day or Paddy's Day, is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (circa 385–461 AD), one of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on March 17. ... Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish people and increasingly by non-Irish people (usually in Australia, North America, Ireland) as well. Celebrations are generally themed around all things Irish and, by association, the colour green. Both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green or orange, eating Irish food and/or green foods, imbibing Irish drink (such as Guinness) and attending parades." [source: Wikipedia] Have a great day --- Kjell

biestmilch-seven

Check this out ... Biestmilch 7 --- Kjell

Next Hotel, I gonna book here ...

“The grossest thing ... was the drain clogged with years' worth of hair. It literally came out in a solid mass. I gagged.” [LASTrafzer, TripAdvisor Member, California, U.S.] Happy travel --- Kjell

and ...

"Hamburgs Ironman Kjell Schiöberg kam in Malaysia als 17. unter 700 Startern ins Ziel. Für die 3,8 Kilometer Schwimmen, 180 Kilometer Radfahren und 42,195 Kilometer Laufen brauchte er 9:57,50 Stunden. "Das war langsamer als im vergangenen Jahr, dafür war die Platzierung deutlich besser", sagte Schiöberg. Die extremen klimatischen Bedingungen mit Temperaturen um die 40 Grad Celsius und extrem hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit haben "allen Teilnehmern schwer zu schaffen gemacht". Der Ironman Malaysia gilt als einer der härtesten der Welt. Nach zwei Monaten Regenerationspause will Schiöberg in China starten." [Hamburger Abendblatt - 28.02.2008] --- Kjell

Media back home in Hamburg ...

NIENDORFER WOCHENBLATT [06.03.2008] --- Kjell

triathlon

Ironman Malaysia: Einsamer Sieger im Paradies [tri-mag.de] --- Kjell

Beeing at the world largest water fountain ...

Having some fun at the world largest water Fountain in Singapur. But the lasershow had problems, well next time ... have a look --- Kjell

Building a Kite in Malaysia

My friend on Langkawi Malaysia build 3 small kites for me. Thanks --- Kjell

On the road again ...

I´m on the road again and I googled "travel" just for fun and got 1.150.000.000 hits! And that is what wikipedia says: "Travel is the transport of people on a trip/journey or the process or time involved in a person or object moving from one location to another." Happy travel --- Kjell

on the run ...

I think allot when I run and these words came in my mind this morning:
"FEAR IT, FACE IT, FIGHT IT!"
Have a great day --- Kjell

GOOD LUCK ...

My little sister (Sinje) is starting her examens today. She will be fighting tests for about 3 weeks. You will do great, I know it. Keep me updated, your brother --- Kjell

Biestmilch 7 Kolumne

Biestmilch 7 Kolumne online ... Have a look --- Kjell

Sauerland Team webside

Das Sauerland Team, um meinen Coach Peter Sauerland, hat eine neue Webseite. Da solltet ihr unbedingt mal vorbei schauen: SAUERLAND TEAM. Happy Training --- Kjell

Keepsake Theme Quilts

I´m more than happy to start working for and with 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." I will write about their Quilts, company and what they do. It is a great company and I met them during a Marathon and loved the whole company idea. Have a good rest in a quilt --- Kjell

Congratulations to Nicole

Congratulations to Nicole Leder for winning the title for triathlet of the year 2007. After winning Malaysia and Germany, what a wonder. All the best for 2008 --- Kjell

Was bedeutet eigentlich Training?

Thanks to Biestmlich for another great article: "Was bedeutet eigentlich Training?" Happy Training --- Kjell

Ironman New Zealand

Good luck to everyone who is racing to day within the Ironman New Zealand. Kepp fighting --- Kjell

Nasi Lemak and Nan

I taped locals while cooking special dishes. Nasi Lemal and Nan. And I put it on youtube. Enjoy --- Kjell

back in Moscow

Beeing back in Moscow is a good feeling. The sun is out here too, well not that hot here, but allright. And I´m enjoying the recouvery, before starting to train for Ironman China. Happy days --- Kjell

Stopover in Singapore ...

I had a Stopover in Singapore. Got to see a few things arround SunCity. Singapore: "Singapore is an island nation located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It lies 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the Equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia's Riau Islands. At 704.0 km² (272 sq mi), it is one of the few remaining city-states in the world and the smallest country in Southeast Asia." [source: wikipedia] Hopefully I´m back home soon --- Kjell

leaving Langkawi today

Time to say goodbye! I leave Langkawi after a month and plenty of memories. It was my 3rd time here and a hard one. We will see what I do in the future. It is defently a beautiful place, but a realy hard race. Now I will be on the road for 2 days and go back to the US. Happy travel --- Kjell
PS: Thanks to Emmes for all the help, Kaka for the massages and the racing Team for the help! And of course Paul, who made it possibly that I´m acctually here.

Ironman Malaysia results ...

Here are the official Ironman Malaysia results. [source: ironman.com] Happy recouvery --- Kjell

Done ...

It did it again and it was number 15. And it was though. I struggeled a few times and I´m glad to be done with my job here. Well the awards and so tomorrow, but that is fun. Here I give you a little personal racerepord and it is not ment to be an excuselist, OK! We (Andre and I) got up at 4am and got everything togehter, before we went done at 5am for breakfast. Not a great time and situation for a fun breakfast, but needed. Down to the start, getting everything setup and the pros started at 7:30am. Not a good thing for me. I was allone all the time and got lost with directions. So it took me 5minutes longer out than back. Because the signs back in where allot better. And the worse thing, I swallowed a little pice of jellyfish and v... right away. My stomac was upset and that for the rest of the day. But well, thats Ironman. On my bike I wanted to take it easy at the beginning and I did. Had company and these guys where there for quite a while and all the time behind me of course. At K 125 I had a little heartbeat situation with 2 little boys. They got pissed that I wasn´t giving them my full waterbottles. So they decided to strow a pice of rope at my bike. Lucky me that I ride a discwheal. don´t wanna think about other ...if I was riding a normal wheal! Anway on the run my feet where num at the beginning and I was running painfull and extremly funny, but I managed to fix it and ended up with an solid 4:45-4:50km pace. After a long day I finished 17th out of 700 starters and got 9th Pro. Congratualtions do Andre, he finished just one place behind me 18th, GREAT job. Here are some Impressions from Ironmanlive.comPicture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 I´m so done --- Kjell

IRONMAN MALAYSIA is on ...

IT IS RACEDAY and I #9 will keep fighting!
More infos under Ironman.com or the lifecourage right here?! Send me all the power you can give me, I need it all and I will do great --- Kjell

No one ready to race Faris ...

The ProM meeting repord on Ironmanlive.com: "Kjell Schioeberg was the first of the male pros to speak at today’s men’s press conference and made it abundantly clear that while he’s from the same country as race favorite Faris Al-Sultan, that’s where the similarities end. ..." I do my best and a little more tomorrow --- Kjell

Some important facts about tomorrow ...

Tomorrow is the day I worked for. Thanks to all the support, without your help I would be here: Paul Z., Susann (Biestmilch and the Team), Peter (Sauerland Team for Coaching) Dennis W. (projekt triathlon), Kaka (Massages), Emmes (Homestay), Blake (my love), Mom, my grandmo and all the supporters and friends from all over!
I will race with number 9# and I will start at 7:30am (local time). Hope that Ironman.com will do a lifecourage. Please check me out and I´m more than happy about feedback here on my Blog. I gonna kick ass tomorrow and thinking about my dad who would have had his birthday today, will give me extra power --- Kjell

Compression Sock TIP

My tip how to get in your compression sport socks faster. If you do Triathlons and you wanna wear the compression socks, it is allways a struggle, but check this out. It is allot easier! HAPPY running --- Kjell

Moving into the Hotel ...

Today I change my location from the beautiful Pantai Chenang to Kuah City and the Seaview. From today we have two days to go and the Carboloading is todnight. I´m ready to kick it --- Kjell

The Biestmilch column on TRI2B

This column will be filled with extremly high quality information and some fun things arround Athlets like Chris Macca and Nicole L. So have an eye in the Biestmilch TRI2B column. If you miss something, I will defently keep you updated about the good stuff. Enjoy it --- Kjell

Allot of truth in this video ...

This is a nice poem and well made, I think. Have a look: "Inspirational Video - The Don't Quit Poem" [source: youtube] I won´t quite and you? --- Kjell

WELCOME back online MACCA

You need to have a look at this webside. Chris "Macca" Mccormack is back online, with an amazing webside. But I like me one aswell --- Kjell

is it so simple? ...

"At 211 degrees, water is hot.
At 212 degrees, it boils.
And with boiling water, comes steam.
And steam can power a locomotive..." [source: youtube/NightStarRomanus] I jump on that. Malaysia is hot and I love it. My blood will boil and I run like a locomotive, well done, that works for me. Happy feet --- Kjell

do your best ...

"What makes people great? These elements define greatness and will inspire and motivate you and your team go beyond your best, ..." [source: youtube and Profiles International Inc.] Do IT --- Kjell

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Deborah: "They say that age is all in your mind. The trick is keeping it from creeping down into your body." Blake and her mom Deborah the "birthday-child"
All the best to you and remember: "Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest." [source: Larry Lorenzoni] Have a wonderfull day --- Kjell

your decision, what is better ...

What do you think, witch fight is better:
"Chicken fight" from Langkawi Malaysia
or "family guy chicken fight" the cartoon?
Keep fighting --- Kjell

WELCOME on Langkawi

HEY ANDRE, welcome on Langkawi, isn´t it nice and warm here. Hope you get acclimatized fast and I help you, if you need something here. See you arround: Well I came to the airport and wanted to welcome you, but I guessI missed you. To bad that I stay so far away. And watch the jellyfish! Happy training --- Kjell

you need to watch this tomorrow...

"A three minute preview of some of the scenes an. Added: February 06, 2008 A three minute preview of some of the scenes and stories you'll see February 16th at 2 PM EST when NBC airs the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship." [source: youtube] I hope someone is taping it for me. --- Kjell

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY for everyone in love or want to thing about someone. I´m here on Langkawi Island (Malaysis) getting ready for the Ironman and missing Blake. I love you and wish you where here or I´m in Moscow, at least togehter. I keep thinking about this sond: "Hey there Delilah
What's it like in New York City?
I'm a thousand miles away
But girl tonight you look so pretty
Yes you do
Times Square can't shine as bright as you
I swear it's true

Hey there Delilah
Don't you worry about the distance
I'm right there if you get lonely
Give this song another listen
Close your eyes
Listen to my voice it's my disguise
I'm by your side..." I love you Blake --- Kjell

Food: lifestyle controversies

Have a look in the Biestblog from the 11th of february. Happy Training --- Kjell

Congratulations ...

Congratulations for 3 times first place (highjump, jump and 400m). Kaka´s (I get my massages from her!) son is the best athlet in his age on Langkawi. And he will represents Langkawi in Alostar and KL later in the year. GO for it --- Kjell

WOW, make the impossible possible ...

You need to see this fight, it is amazing: "Never Give up: Inspirational video" [source: youtube] Keep fighting, allways --- Kjell

After a linght trainingday on Langkawi I will be back on my bike getting ready for Ironman Malaysia. This event will be in less than two weeks. "Lotto Ironman Malaysia takes place on Langkawi, a popular island resort destination in Malaysia. It's tough not because of the course, which consists of a very warm swim, a rolling bike and a relatively flat run course. It's tough because it can get really hot, especially during the run. How hot? In 2001 temperatures that reached 43 degrees Celsius (which is very close to 110 degrees Fahrenheit for anyone who thinks in those terms)." [source: IM Malaysia] --- best regards Kjell

What a change ...

What a change in everything (weahter, humidity, people, culture, training, relaxting, friends). Here my picture interpretation: The weather change from Moscow 20F to Langkawi with 90F. But it will change back in less than 3 weeks and I will do my best here --- Kjell

Hey Andre ...

Hey Andre, well I just read your last entry and it sounds all the training is nothing beside your fulltime job! Please do not forget that. I´m pretty impressed and looking in forward to have a friend from home here on Langkawi. Train hard and travel safe --- Kjell

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR ...

Happy chinese new year! "Chinese New Year (simplified Chinese: 农历新年; traditional Chinese: 農曆新年; pinyin: Nónglì xīnnián; literally: "Agrarian Calendar New Year") or Spring Festival (simplified Chinese: 春节; traditional Chinese: 春節; pinyin: Chūnjié) is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It is sometimes called the Lunar New Year, especially by people outside China. It is an important holiday in East Asia. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first lunar month (Chinese: 正月; pinyin: zhēng yuè) in the Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th; this day is called Lantern Festival (simplified Chinese: 元宵节; traditional Chinese: 元宵節; pinyin: yuánxiāojié)." [source: wikipedia.com] All the best for the next year --- Kjell

so cool ... the Haka, ...

I think this is so cool. "A haka is a traditional dance form of the Māori of New Zealand. It is a posture dance with shouted accompaniment, performed by a group." [source: wikipedia.com] And here is another youtube trailer about the Haka. Keep fighting --- Kjell

Why not? "Go for Broke with Tabata Intervals"

I will try these Intervalle someday here on Langkawi. Makes sence and I´m tired anyway, so a little kick in the system, why not?
"What can you possibly accomplish in just four minutes on the bike? A lot, actually. All you have to do is ride as hard as you can. Better yet, instead of riding as hard as you can for four straight minutes, ride at your true maximum power-output level in several short bursts, resting just long enough between bursts to avoid a precipitous decline in power output from one burst to the next." [source: active.com] Happy training --- Kjell

What a list ...

That is quite a list ... "For those trying to plan their season for 2008, we have compiled a list of Ironman events for the year, along with the details on which events are still accepting applications and those that are full." [source: ironman.com] HAPPY racing --- Kjell

Sorry for calling ...

Oh no, I called within the last 15 minutes of the superbowl. Sorry Blake, I´m so far out here on Langkawi and totaly forgot about it. I try to find out, when it´s over and call again. Have fun and I wish I´m there. Love you --- Kjell

I´m struggeling ...

I´m defently stuggeling. There are many factors. The weather change from Moscow 20F to Langkawi with 90F. Then there is the timezone change of 16h from Idaho, USA to Malaysia. But I´m trying not to complain, because the trainingconditions are great. I just miss Blake! Need to get on my bike and in the sun --- Kjell

thanks Sandy ...

Sandy mailed this quote to me: "Hard things take time to do. Impossible things take a little longer." --- Kjell

FUNNY

You need to see this. I think this is so funny ... [source: youtube] Happy kissing --- Kjell