family, swim, bike, run, pizza Tumblr (3.0; @thomasmcenany)http://thomasmcenany.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/70dd88df59b4ec2384b627fa1624759b/tumblr_mn138r9wt81qk14xvo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ed4342f61e8c2ab9ae19b71a672e48b7/tumblr_mn138r9wt81qk14xvo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7fd93d058c9cb8255d9ea1a3228508f0/tumblr_mn138r9wt81qk14xvo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2a7abfb6d33d1a034372cd882f360589/tumblr_mn138r9wt81qk14xvo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/be9e6f694cdb31061a44ee0882ae48f8/tumblr_mn138r9wt81qk14xvo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d191c0cb7abb3a3b58c8667a2f71f5eb/tumblr_mn138r9wt81qk14xvo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Awesome day. 60 mile ride, hangin’ at barber shop in old neighborhood (North Beach), farewell fiesta for some good friends (moving back to E. Coast) and biking around SF with my best friend. Blamo.</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50788233287http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50788233287Sat, 18 May 2013 21:38:05 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d864e7db3e216a77ece28b5a1563883d/tumblr_mmvbldr8VU1qk14xvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>BRIGHTERFASTER</p> <p>Seen in Hayes Valley. San Francisco, CA.</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50544208339http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50544208339Wed, 15 May 2013 18:46:25 -0700brighterfasterhayes valleysan francisco<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0c701c39eaa4ee45dc0696fd2a2933e8/tumblr_mmtr4qICCN1qk14xvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(It’s only Tuesday)</p> <p>Big week thus far. Scored the MTB above from an amigo that moved to Chicago. 2 days of jury duty (so far). Family time. Work. And 3,500 yards in the pool at 5AM and 9 mile run post civic duty today.</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50479245285http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50479245285Tue, 14 May 2013 22:26:50 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/05aeba20adb3a8f76f3cc7a1220d9ccd/tumblr_mmpzcv1aEl1qk14xvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(Clement St. this morning)</p> <p>Swim, run and a strength session today. Deliriously tired. Snapped this at 7AM while grabbing coffee. Like Bon Scott said, “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.”</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50321295901http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50321295901Sun, 12 May 2013 21:34:06 -0700triathlondear god i'm tiredclement st<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2fdddeb9aa7869f5ff157a8c0b52f2c2/tumblr_mmn893QDRT1qk14xvo1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal">(“Giro” via @bicycleimpressions)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Get out there and ride! And don’t forget to have some fun. Happy Saturday. </p></p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50176784504http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50176784504Sat, 11 May 2013 09:53:27 -0700bikesgirosaturday<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/758334f67a658342358745dbd8a9de39/tumblr_mmkhhpE88G1qk14xvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>In praise of the neighborhood sushi bar: Tanuki.</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50071581573http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50071581573Thu, 09 May 2013 22:20:13 -0700sushiIRTanukisan franciscoinner richmond<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZHIY1rPUwbg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>(2012 Ironman Coeur d’Alene Start)</p> <p><a href="http://www.ironman.com/" title="Ironman Brand" target="_blank">WTC </a>(corp that owns Ironman brand) announced some tests and <a href="http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Swim_changes_for_NA_Ironmans_3599.html" title="Ironman Swim Changes" target="_blank">changes to IM swim starts</a> this season. I’m a huge fan of better swim start education, in-water safety enhancements and warm-up areas (this is effing awesome!). However, the mental challenge of a cold water mass start is a unique test—and one I’ll miss. Regardless, safety must come first. Kudos to WTC.</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50071278691http://thomasmcenany.com/post/50071278691Thu, 09 May 2013 22:13:28 -0700Triathlon Swimmingironmanwtcim<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e482c5e258afb05bb55b4e0919bad5f0/tumblr_mmiinqLCKO1qk14xvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(tulips on dinner table tonight)</p> <p>This evening was an unexpected midweek treat. After a long day of work and training (strength session and 60 min bike), Wifey flexed her healthy cooking muscles with an amazing quinoa risotto w/ asparagus. It was accompanied by some left over Esterlina 2008 Syrah from her book club held at our place last night. Soul nourishing. </p> <p>And yes, I’m as amazed as you they didn’t finish the Esterlina.</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49989698310http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49989698310Wed, 08 May 2013 20:54:27 -0700esterlinawinequinoatriathlon“In the end, the process takes as long as it takes.”<br/><br/> - <em><p class="MsoNormal">Mark Twight</p></em>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49936447976http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49936447976Wed, 08 May 2013 08:13:02 -0700Mark Twightprocessquotesthe mind is primary<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5c9ad3665fce80035a71bdd2aea27304/tumblr_mmet9p8bIH1qk14xvo1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Rest Day and good night, peeps. </p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49831645762http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49831645762Mon, 06 May 2013 20:49:01 -0700rest daybikessan franciscoSFtriathlon<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/92e9cdbff6e95516fa9de54f7068ead6/tumblr_mm9ghiKjvk1qk14xvo1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>My schedule today:</p> <ol><li>Long bike ride</li> <li>Watch Red Sox game and recover<span>. Likely nap.</span></li> </ol>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49596008837http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49596008837Sat, 04 May 2013 08:00:48 -0700saturdayred soxbest day ever?keep the plan simple<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1F6gAN6MOII?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>(“Miracle Mile” by The Cold War Kids)</p> <p>It’s a huge weekend of racing. Too many to list. Good luck to everyone toeing a line this weekend. Go hard, execute your plan and have fun.</p> <p>Get to that miracle mile!</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49543031663http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49543031663Fri, 03 May 2013 15:35:29 -0700triathlonweekendtunesmiracle mile<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ae051e8f29eb1b2ce81f019d72a6bf09/tumblr_mm78ithAa51qk14xvo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/80ff4f8d46a8a8bb6ffec804899482b8/tumblr_mm78ithAa51qk14xvo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>(Onesie w/ platypus drinking a beer & Cali Coast Kolsch-style ale)</p> <p>What happens when I get my workouts done by noon and it’s 80 degrees in SF? Happy hour, amigos. And on a weekday!</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49480015825http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49480015825Thu, 02 May 2013 18:37:41 -0700platypushappy hourcali coastkolsch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a6f20ed478dd879adc1d98a7c3d452f8/tumblr_mm3rn4HsBV1qk14xvo1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>“I’ve got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.”</p> <p>—Larry Bird</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49361545277http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49361545277Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:46 -0700larry birdquotesgive 100%things will work out in the end<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/394b46c0664f780b8fc19a30cdcf3727/tumblr_mm3qmamE061qk14xvo1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>(Full Vineman swim start. Photo: Jeff Kapic via <a href="http://triathlon.competitor.com" title="Triathlete Magazine" target="_blank">triathlete.com</a>)</p> <p>3,200 yd swim and 45 min recovery / chill run today. Body and mind feel great. 2 months and 26 days (87 days) and it’s on at the Full Vineman.</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49336683470http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49336683470Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:18:10 -0700tuesday trainingtriathlonswimrun<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EzZzZ_qpZ4w?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal">“You’d be surprised what the soil can do if you let it be your canvas.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">– Ron Finley: A Guerilla in South Central Los Angeles</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Props to the one and only M.K. for sending this my way. Give it a watch. Make your environment a product of you. Dig in.</p></p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49071503927http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49071503927Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:07:00 -0700ron finleygardeningrevolutionaryguerilla gardenerrenagadesecolutionariesgangster gardenersget gangsta with your shovelplant some shit<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/beef45937da28b3ef4357fd5cad138c8/tumblr_mlwda036SM1qk14xvo1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>The plan today:</p> <ol><li>SF to Pt. Reyes Station out and back bike ride</li> <li>Pizza & Lambrusco fiesta</li> <li>Bed. Early. </li> </ol>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49009527427http://thomasmcenany.com/post/49009527427Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:00:37 -0700saturdaytriathlonbikepizza<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3860a9d4e6b39942e71b719e67c48939/tumblr_mlwe2rcRhB1qk14xvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal">Hat tip to Trevor Wurtele. If you haven’t watched it yet, his <a href="http://youtu.be/9smKg1w58w4" title="TREVOR'S NEW ORLEANS 70.3 RACE REPORT IN LESS THAN 81 SECONDS" target="_blank">New Orleans 70.3 race report</a> is worth 80 seconds of your time. </p></p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/48985814195http://thomasmcenany.com/post/48985814195Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:04:03 -0700tri nerd memetrevor wurtele race reporttriathlon<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2y_7D0tlagU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>(“Limbs of a Pine” by Marco Benevento)</p> <p>These folks look like they know how to have a good time. It’s generally a positive sign when someone breaks out the head from a tiger mascot suit.</p> <p>Train hard and have a great weekend.</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/48963265760http://thomasmcenany.com/post/48963265760Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:38:20 -0700fridayhappy hourtunesweekendMarco Benevento<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/10e87618ee1e7ca1576cfd4d3bd61e41/tumblr_mlugqkZ9UF1qk14xvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(GG Bridge. Seen from Crissy Field tonight)</p> <p>Swam long, handled work, threw down a legit bike/run brick, made lots of pizza dough and spent a ton of time w/ my best friend. Amazing day.</p>http://thomasmcenany.com/post/48908267849http://thomasmcenany.com/post/48908267849Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:06:20 -0700swimbikerunpizzabest day ever