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Tag Archives: Iron Louie
Louie’s memory
I started this post whining and moaning about how out of shape I am, and how I’ve gained 8-10 lbs since Ironman USA (yikes). As I neared the end, I realized that today is the 5th anniversary of Louie Bonpua’s … Continue reading
Just $692 more to reach $10,000
Don’t you want to help raise $10,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society? Our team has now crossed $537,000 – unbelievable. This is real money, doing real things in the fight for a cure. To help, click the “donate now” … Continue reading
Oh….my….God (SEVEN HOUR workout)
Today I worked out for seven (7, siete, sept, sette) hours. Since we’re training for Ironman, that’s not all that remarkable. What is remarkable (and scary) is that tomorrow morning, I have to get up, drive to San Jose, and … Continue reading
Our Many Louies
Yesterday was the 5th annual Louie Triathlon, which is an Olympic distance triathlon we hold in honor of Louie Bonpua. Louie was an honoree for many TNT teams, and an honoree and participant for Ironteam. He completed Ironman Canada 2001 … Continue reading
IronMo Update #1 (version 2.0) – Back on the Road
Dear friends,Yes, that’s right. I’m back. In 2004, YOU helped me raise just shy of $20,000 ($19,158.30) for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as we worked to find a cure for cancer. On August 29 of that year, I completed … Continue reading
Alex wins a cool award
Alex won the Ironman-wide Iron Spirit award. Awesome. Just awesome. Louie Bonpua won this award in 2002, when he finished the race in 16:56:30 (while he had leukemia). that’s some pretty lofty company to be in. Awesome.
Off. Slept in til 7:15. Love it. Tour is off today, too, so there’s not even any need to watch TV! I am really sore today – going to yoga at lunch in the hopes that will help a little … Continue reading
Woke up at 6:15 to drive Susie to the airport. Only took 20′ to get out there, but over 40′ to get back! I am so glad I do not have to commute like this every day. Left work at … Continue reading
