I Said What I Meant
“I’ve always wanted to write a book, but…” “I’ve always wanted to train for a marathon, but…” “I’ve always wanted to start a YouTube channel, but…” Having accomplished these things,…
Read moreIronman Wisconsin 2017 Race Retrospective
Short story: I didn’t compete this year, due to a stress fracture in my left foot. This blog shares what I’ve learned. Longer story: My current completed Ironman record of…
Read moreThat Moment
Racing Ironman Triathlon has its share of challenges. The greatest ones are those I call Ironman Moments. When it’s incredibly difficult to continue on even one step more. When there are…
Read moreIronman Arizona Retrospective
I wasn’t going to write a retrospective for Ironman Arizona. Why bother, when I didn’t compete in it? Why go back to that dark place that I’ve worked so hard…
Read moreFreedom Friday!
Race Retrospective: Silverman 70.3
I needed challenge and a change of Ironman race pace. Loyal readers might be saying, hey, didn’t you do that when you raced Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens in August? Yes. Consider…
Read moreConfident Teams Make Confident Customers
My youngest daughter and I were in the Sea/Tac airport, getting ready for our Southwest Airlines flight home to Milwaukee. We had a great vacation, and I an adventurous time…
Read moreGreat Expectations: 2015 Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens Retrospective
Ever have big expectations of a place you plan to travel to, and you were disappointed? Maybe the pictures of the resort weren’t quite reality. How about a race that…
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Iteration: Getting it Right for the Customer
Sometimes it takes a few tries to get it right with the customer. In September 2014, I wrote about customer focus and my experience at Colectivo Coffee, after finishing my…
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