2016: Day 8 I’m sure that everyone reading this has heard of the Boston Marathon as it’s probably the most famous marathon in the world, if not the oldest standing race. What most people don’t realize is how difficult it is to make it to the starting line. You can’t just sign up for Boston; … [Read more…]
Continuing with our tradition of celebrating people and events this past year, Day 5 of our 12 Days of Drinking we celebrate a rather remarkable achievement by local hero (and legend in the making) Jeff Symonds. What he did in Kona was our pick for top triathlon story in 2015. For those unfamiliar with the sport, … [Read more…]
2015: Day 3 Day 3 of the 12 DOD is a thing of beauty. Today we celebrate the first time Ironman and iron distance finishers. Anyone who has watched an Ironman event in person knows how inspirational and touching it can be. Accidentally stumbling across it in Penticton 20ish years ago planted the seed for … [Read more…]
2014: Day 14 of the 12 DOD The final day (I know – we’re not that gifted at counting). Tonight we celebrate the “BHAG” which stands for big hairy audacious goal (look it up – it’s a real term). It just seems appropriate to celebrate with a glass of champagne, or better, a bottle of … [Read more…]