What Does It Mean?

You know how in the movies they always hang a sock or a scarf on a doorknob to indicate the room is "occupied"? Well, the other day I came out to find this... I wonder what exactly it means?

K-Swiss Challenge

In the spring, K-Swiss offered a challenge to Andreas and Michael Raelert. If the German-born, professional triathletes crossed the finish line at the World Championship in first and second place, K-Swiss would award them a $1,000,000 prize!

This would be the largest bonus in Ironman history! The brothers took up the challenge with enthusiasm! (Wouldn't you?)

So, will the Raelert brothers sweep the Ironman this year? Unfortunately, the answer is "no". In August it was announced that Micheal Raelert was pulling out of the Ironman race because of a hip injury.

We were sad to learn this. We were looking forward to watching them strive for that $1 million prize on October 8!

Baby Coach!

Rylan’s onesie says “tri baby”!

Rylan likes to get on the treadmill and show James proper running form!

While James has an online coach at markallen.com, he also has a live in “coach”.

Who to Cheer For!

I have mentioned before, that my favorite professional Ironman racer is an Australian named “Chris McCormack”. Aaron’s favorite is “Craig Alexander” because as he says “His last name is my middle name!” James is a big admirer of Chrissy Wellington. We were looking forward to watching all our favorites compete it Kona on October 8.

I was extremely disappointed to learn that “Macca” would not be defending his title in Kona this year! He has stated that the only regret he has in his career is not being in the Olympics. He has spent his summer persuing a spot on the Australian olympic triathlon team. So, while he will be speaking in Kona, I will not get to see him race!

So, who will I be cheering for to win it all on October 8? I gotta go with another Chris. This one is an American and his name is Chris Lieto! The last American to win the Ironman World Championship was Tim Deboom in 2002. It is time to see another American in that number 1 spot!

Qualifying Closed for Kona!

Well, that’s it folks! The last races to qualify for a slot in Kona were this past weekend! So, who is going to win it all on October 8?

Support Crew

James was getting ready to go on a two hour run today. He came in the room and said "I'm going to run the same route I did the other day..." and proceeded to tell me the route.

I was barely paying attention and just said "Uh huh. Be careful. Love you." He said "Love you, too" and then proceeded out the door.

A few minutes later, I heard the front door open. James came back into the house and said "You do realize that I need you to bring me water, right?"

I started laughing and said, "Um...no! I did not realize that at all!" He started joking that he would have been on the side of the road suffering from dehydration while he waited on me!

Oops! Maybe it is time for him to get a better support crew!

Don’t play cornhole?

Help us fight ALS by SHOPPING!!!

Come check out the Vendor Fair at the Buies Creek Fire Station

112 Marshbanks St.

Saturday, September 17

Starts at 10:00 am

Come out and shop to help support a GREAT cause! We will have vendors from Tupperware, Mary Kay, 31 Gifts, Willow House, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Quilts By Leslie, and Premier!

We will also be raffling off some wonderful prizes including…a set of cornhole boards, a gorgeous basket from “Frox on Broad”, a massage from “Thairapy Salon and Spa”, a basketball autographed by the Campbell University Men’s Basketball team, 2 baseballs autographed by the CU baseball team and much more!