If I were to comeback...

The race I would most want to do would be Roth. If you're looking for a race which will bring the most amazing experience, check it out. Google Roth Challenge.

Vance

Revisiting the drug issue in sports

I can't stand drug cheats. I've been a vocal proponent of drug testing, and at times mentioned the names of people who have been busted, as evidence of my distrust to believe any of their performances as clean. This was not always a popular position to take.

In the past week or so, we've seen some drug issues come to light, and here's one which sickens me. He's innocent until proven guilty, but the circumstances of trying to close a case by intimidation of investigating officials, rather than by transparency is hard to swallow...
http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Did_Silver_medalist_use_EPO__689.html

Then we have our famous A-Rod. Sadly, he cheated. He admitted it, and I am thankful he admitted it, even though it was not due to a guilty conscious. But much like I said in a post about a year ago on Floyd Landis, when the system must cheat to catch the cheaters, only injustice prevails. I think this says it clearly...
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/opinion/09glanville.html

It's always tough. Performing well just makes you not care about drug use that much when you're clean. But once you start to stumble a little, you start looking at your competition with a stricter eye. We have to be careful though...Be too vocal and you sign your career death warrant, as sponsors will be distant, as will your fellow competitors, sometimes even ganging up against you. Be too quiet, and people start thinking you're possibly cheating.

I don't have many answers to provide. I just want to see a system that catches the cheaters, and does it fairly, without violating the rights of all of us. Then again, I've always been accused of being a bit of a dreamer.

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One truck household

I sold Orlanda's car today. She almost cried as it happened. We have my truck for her still.

We are downsizing, and hoping to buy a house soon. This was a big step in the right direction. Also helps that I work out of the house, and that I have a scooter. Yes, I have a scooter....IT ROCKS!

I'll post some photos soon...

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Tritonman

For those of you racing at the Tritonman Triathlon here in San Diego on February 21st, I will see you there! I'll be announcing for the race, for the third year in a row. This year should be a lot of fun!

Hope to see you out there....

www.tritonman.com

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Promised photos from plane ride

I promised some photos from the emergency landing on my flight out to Chicago. I was sitting right off the left wing, with the engine which lost all oil pressure and died. The above is a shot I took of our plane sitting out on the tarmac after they bused us to the terminal. My plane is the further of the two. The other plane is the one which landed before ours, another emergency landing. They had smoke in the cabin of the plane!!! Makes me feel like we had it easy.


When we landed in Amarillo, Texas there were rescue vehicles and trucks waiting for us.


Interesting to say the least...

Vance

New Max Sports and Fitness Issue Article

In the latest issue of Max Sports and Fitness, there is an article and photo of me, as a contributor to training and racing for Ironmans. The cover has Michellie Jones on it, and in the article is the photo of me.



You can read the article at their website here:

http://www.maxmuscle.com/fitness-magazine/article/fitness-lifestyle/166/

Vance

Word to the wise....Don't...

do this....(warning, the following video may not be suitable for all audiences)...




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