Stong with the Sock

Here in Bahrain you must come with a strong sock game. If you don't, well you could be having a few problems. Gareth and Ab's keep us all on our best sock game!

If you're having sock problems, We feel bad for ya son. We got 99 problems and our socks ain't one. #SockDoping — feeling Socktastic with Cody Ewing.

Motivation for the Motivator

Well I have made a few posts about how folks say I help them with motivation. That is motivation for me. Circle of life I suppose. Anyways I wanted to post a message I received from an old friend I met in Afghanistan.

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KarNaia MzthrottlehappyPhoenyx C Go into that triathlon with this thought:
I met you some years back while working overseas. We were both in a place where our health and happiness left a lot to be desired. Since then we have both learned to love ourselves more and have improved our lives and affected our loved one positively. I want you to know that you are my hero. Every continuous step you take and how much you better you get every day motivates me to also. Remember that you are awesome and even when you think no one is watching they are! You are an inspiration and we love ya! Knock em dead tomorrow! Beastmode Cody!! ~Ashe~"

To Karnaia: Thank you! I am glad to be a positive influence and force out there in the world. 

Wannabe Triathlete meal deal

Well what does this wannabe triathlete eat when the wife is not around?! I did a bit of baking!
Turkey Sausage, zucchini, eggplant, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and potatoes get sliced up and spread on a cookie sheet then add diced tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste then into the oven for on 190 degree C for 60 min. For some libations I juiced some pomegranate we had here in the house. YUMMY!

Swimming is a sport, right Brandon?

So Brandon and myself decide we better get this swimming thing down if we are going to actually do a real triathlon. So we mounted up and headed to the pool after work. It went.....ok. We found out swimming in the ocean was easier and that the hand paddles make a big difference. Now we just have to learn how do use all the aids to get stronger and faster. Im excited cant you tell?!

Next Triathlon.....April 15

Well good news everyone! Thanks to a few sponsors and generous folks we will be going to the UAE and competeing in the Oceanic Triathlon Series! There are two courses on that day, the super sprint and the short course. My goal is to complete the Short Course. As of this post Brandon Gibson and Anthony Manabat will be joining me as the Missing Links will be rolling down there in force! You can find more info in the links section of my blog.

The start of a new year!

The new year and race season has begun. Cody and Anthony both have talked me into doing the full 70.3 solo. While I am not a runner nor a swimmer we will see how this goes. Last week was the BRR super sprint triathlon. I thought the bike and the run went well, the swim on the other hand will not be discussed at this point in time.

All of us are looking forward to the BRR duathlon coming up in the next 3 weeks, 5k Run 20 Bike 3k Run. I'm looking at this event as redemption for my horrible swim at the super sprint.

We've heard rumblings of some of the 'Wall Hangers' coming out of retirement and also participating in the Bahrain Ironman 70.3. Only time will tell if they can truly put their wall hanger past behind them.

Next event....Duathlon

Well the Missing Links are signed up for the next event a Duathlon host buy the Bahrain Road Runners. this will be a 5km run then a 20km bike and another 3 km run. For me this will be the most challenging yet. Of course the bike will be the easy part as long as the first 5km goes smooth. You can find out more about the Bahrain Road Runners @ http://ems.bahrainroadrunners.com/