I’m on a weekend vacation enjoying the sand, salt, and seagulls of the Florida gulf coast and since I’ve become obsessed with almost everything about triathlons, I’ve planned 2 beach runs and 2 open water swims while I’m here. Those are great plans in theory but it’s always harder to actually do the things thanContinue reading “Beach Runs are for the Birds!”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
Triathlon Training: When Plans Change
I should’ve guessed that during a week where one of my nieces got married and less than 24 hours later another niece graduated high school, my training schedule would probably change. A glimpse into the first draft of the calendar for that week: a couple of long runs, 2 open water swims, an outdoor workout,Continue reading “Triathlon Training: When Plans Change”
Crawfish as far as the eye can see…
It was a few weeks ago that there was a big storm in the area. Trees came down. Lakes overflowed. And as a result in the weeks following, crawfish were everywhere. I can’t speak for the whole city but throughout the neighborhood and surrounding areas they could be seen walking through yards, crossing roads, andContinue reading “Crawfish as far as the eye can see…”
Need Music For A Wedding Celebration? Here It Is!
My niece got married or whatever the other day and in the days leading up to it, there were about a thousand showers or shopping trips or mani/pedis or new dresses or hair salon visits. I successfully avoided all of those except for one shower (which was kinda fun, actually. Don’t tell anyone.) but becauseContinue reading “Need Music For A Wedding Celebration? Here It Is!”
And the Winner of American Idol Is…
Why!? Why did America put Jack Blocker in third place when he was clearly meant to win it all!!!??? OK, that’s just my opinion but in last night’s 3-hour finale (yes, longer than a football game for something that should go for an hour or less!), Jack was the first one in the final 3.Continue reading “And the Winner of American Idol Is…”
Out of the Wilderness 