Category Archives: Endurance

The week after

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

7 November, 2011             The Week After I had a great week following my race this year. The week after my race is always pleasant; I’ve spent the past three months fixated on my race goal and it becomes all-consuming. I … Continue reading →

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I had a GREAT time

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

2 November, 2011    I had a GREAT time I got home to Richmond from the 2011 Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon (B2B) on Sunday afternoon a little before four. It was a perfect day for the ride home. And after spending … Continue reading →

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Counting down…

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

25 October, 2011        Counting Down Some of you may have seen a blog post on August 1 titled “Have A Good Time!” Since then, except for the loss of my beloved Max, I have been mostly having a good … Continue reading →

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FANTASTIC hike

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

FANTASTIC hike Labor Day Sunday’s beautiful, and Mackey and Roux and Turner and I had the great good fortune of spending the long weekend with Pat and Megan’s dogs Luna and Lola. And my friend Lee and his son Owen … Continue reading →

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For the person who has everything…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

For the person who has everything… Tuesday, August 23 was my 50th birthday. Friends took me out for lunch. One friend gave me a card – and you just can’t make this stuff up – that said “Since you seem … Continue reading →

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Wonderful!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

Wonderful! Late summer has been uncharacteristically busy. I’ve wanted to post to my blog – I love to post, it always feels great – but one thing has led to another, what can I say. Since my last entry an … Continue reading →

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flow

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

7 August, 2011    flow It’s difficult to believe my last blog entry was Thursday and now it’s only Sunday. And so much has changed. Well, only one thing really, but it’s a big change. I closed Thursday’s post with a … Continue reading →

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Max is doing great

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

3 August, 2011    Max is doing great As many of you are aware, Max had a large mast cell tumor on the left side of his chest for some time. Dr. Scotti, our superb doctor at Springfield Veterinary Center recommended … Continue reading →

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Have a good time!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

1 August, 2011    “Have a good time!” Beginning today and continuing for 13 weeks I will “have a good time” as I train for and compete in my 9th Iron distance triathlon. This year’s race, like the past three years, … Continue reading →

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There is no improving a ride like this

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

An incredible way to spend a few hours on an amazing Saturday. Even nicer than last Saturday. Stunning day, negligible humidity, no wind to speak of, a privilege to be outdoors. Click on the link below if you want to … Continue reading →

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