Always a brides maid...

Finally, I'm back to normal. I wasn't my sharpest this morning, but after a couple of meetings and a little training over lunch time I was back to my old self and was back to being as sharp as a bowling ball.

I got a call from Al Nolan this morning. He was laughing at my Beer Run Video. For the past two years Al has wanted to do it so bad, but unfortunately for him, his kids play elite hockey and this weekend they were already in a Tournament in Cleveland.

Next year I'm thinking of moving it up a week or two because I'm racing in Syracuse on the third week of September. I don't want to leave it too late and risk it being too cold outside. I think I may do it the run either on August 29th or September 12th. I'll have to poll everyone to see which weekend works best.

This year I was lucky enough to come in second, again. Alice has already arranged my two most "precious" trophies and they sit proudly on the bar. I've also decided that from now on, in all my races going forward, I'm going to wear the "Captain's Hat". Muskoka Ironman was the first time I did it and it feels great. It's me. I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner.

There is no downside, the crowds yell and cheer "The Captain" on and Alice can more easily spot me coming through the finish line. I'm also getting new blog friends and I'll be easier to spot at races. I'm looking forward to meeting a few of them, especially next year at the Lake Placid Ironman. I'm already looking forward to having a beer with Doru.

Actually there is one downside, the hat is old. The hat was my grandfathers and proudly hung above his bar, as it now does over mine. My grandfather died before my grandmother and after she died the only thing I wanted was "the Captains Hat" and I was lucky enough to get it. I noticed this weekend that in the sun I saw some faint writing on the band that said August 5th, 1965, San Francisco. The hat is 44 years old, my age.

I was also concerned that it will get too sweaty and dirty, but Alice assures me she can get it cleaned up without damaging it. Perfect. I've now got my trademark.

Long Swim - 1:02:13 / 3000 meters

Weights - 45:00

Below is what I think an inspirational video. John Brown, left a comment about My Triathlon Song Video on YouTube . Naturally, I checked out to see who he was and came across his video. His video is very inspirational. Awesome job John!