Couples Triathlon

I know what your thinking, this is another picture of me, a 30 something, wanna be triathlete, that illustrates his blog with pictures thus to prove his relationship to the sport.... WRONG!!!

Notice the great "O Face" captured just over my right shoulder. Anybody that has seen the movie Office Space knows what I mean. Since were on the subject of TPS reports, the mindless paperwork is thick today... and... Bill Lumbergh is a bitch... PinkGuruGal... Thank you for the great photo... Its nice to show up to a race and actually talk to other triathlete/ (Jane Kangsta, and PinkGuruGal) bloggers about none tri specific topics, like Cock Houses, Tattoo Removal, and the hot subject of pregnancy. Of which I am an expert, just ask my wife. I'm actually thinking of writing an instructional manual for men illustrating the do and dont's of pregnancy.. Such as...

Do shy away form nude Establishments.. Its only nine months, you cant do it. If you cant just email me, I can fwd more porn than Joe Francis in a weekend than he can film in a year.

Don't go without your wife to Costa Rica.... You'll be accused of cheating, I can promise you that... Actually, don't go to anywhere south of Corpus Christi just to be safe. Then again divorce isn't permitted when pregnant here in Texas. So if you do go and you live in Texas just lie about it and talk sweet to your wife for the duration of the pregnancy. There is a chance she'll forget about it, just dont admit to ANYTHING!!!

Would this fall under Self Help or Educational Reading at the book store???

I digress.... Moving on...

Last weekend My brother and I represented The Axis of Evil at the Couples Tri in Austin TX... Although we came in second in the relatives 61-70 AG there was a mix up with our swim caps. So we started with the wrong group resulting in blah.. We missed our moment on the podium, our great bonding experience is down the toilet. The RD is supposed to fix things, but he cant replace our disappointment, unless he offers free entries to next years race.. Maybe by then my brother and I can finish hand in hand... hahaha... we can be the sibling version of kissing cousins... oh-no.. I just threw up on the floor...

I do admit, Austin is the perfect place for triathlons. Decker Lake and its surroundings were made by GOD in respect to swimming, biking, and running... Too bad Lake Jackson wasn't... our lake is gross stagnant water infested with alligators... Biking is impossible but interesting if your like me and don't mind dropping f'bombs and middle fingers to passing motorists. I've found when challenged they drive off, or could it be my prison like tattoo's that scare them away... Running, is compared to Richard Gere running the gauntlet in The First Night. Ever try running on unlevel sidewalks, covered by low limbs, while dodging cars at every intersection? Its great for multi sport training.

Pace Less, Hammer More....

I was at Yankee Stadium one time at 5 a.m., but that was to buy angel dust. Artie Lange

Ok, on with the show.

Running On Empty

TGIF!!!!

Let me start of by saying that I fabricated the conversation between my wife and I in the last post. She has never talked to me like that and as a result of my sad attempt at humor someones feeling got hurt. In my defence, I explained that no one reads this nonsense anyway, she didn't seem to care... SO... to mend the busted fence I gave her the contents my wallet anyway!!!

Lets rewind...

East side Triathlon, June 29... 1st Clyde... but would have been 1st in AG also, this has never happened. Feels good to be getting faster. Still need more work on the bike. Look I have two thumbs..

Firecracker 4, July 4th... 3 in AG... 4 miles. 29:00... took 1:30 off my time from last year. First mile 6:40 something, after that I dropped 15 to 17 seconds per mile. Not what I had hoped to do but I'm happy with this considering that speed work is nonexistent in my run training right now, nor has it ever been. The right knee stays sore and "pops" all the time, speed work could set me back a few months. So until joint replacement is an option, no speed work. This being my second time to do this race its probably one of my favorites. Its local so there's lots of familiar faces and it takes place only a few blocks from the house.

Lets fast forward..

This Sunday, Couples Triathlon in Austin... My brother and I will be representing, "The Axis of Evil" futures flights could be compromised due to this name. However its fitting considering our Lebanese background, besides ITS JUST A JOKE!!!. Team Tarabay isn't as fun... Team Brown eyes is suitable but not very nice. We actually put some thought into the team name, don't ask why... Looking forward to seeing Jane and Pink again, we seem to have the same race schedule going this year.

July 20th.. There is a Du in Webster depending on how I feel next week Team McLovin could be making an appearance...

Have a good weekend...

States like these, and their terrorist allies, constitute an axis of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the world. By seeking weapons of mass destruction, these regimes pose a grave and growing danger. They could provide these arms to terrorists, giving them the means to match their hatred. They could attack our allies or attempt to blackmail the United States. In any of these cases, the price of indifference would be catastrophic.

George Bush

Life the Tumbleweed...

Life is hectic right now...

Training is steady but everything is negotiated with my wife as she has started running again to lose the baby weight. So it goes like this...

As he walks through the door after a hard day at work.
Mr. Tarabay: Hi Honey I'm home.. Can I train today, Please.. Love You?

Mrs. Tarabay: Yeah yeah... who cares?? Give me your wallet!! Now!

Mr. Tarabay: But you already have my manhood in that silly purse of yours.

She reaches out as though she's going to offer a kiss to her loving husband, then laughs like the wicked witch of the West and says.

Mrs. Tarabay: Shut the F__K up and give and give me your wallet before I slap you...

She takes the wallet, gives feeding instructions for the 5 week old kiddo and says..

Mrs. Tarabay: I only have 1 nerve and your getting on it.. B1tch!!! I'm going out! And when I get back the kids better be clean and in bed or you'll be sorry!!!

She mumbles under her breath as she walks towards the door, flashes a few gang signs then slams the door, I'm left quivering in the corner...

However she did "allow" me to get a new bike on Fathers day, along with new cycling shoes.

Racing another sprint this weekend in Baytown Tx. Although my runs seldom exceed 30 minutes (so as to not injure the knee), my fitness level is high. My weight is down. Cycling abilities are up. Swim hasn't gotten any better since the new baby, as swim time is only maintenance 2000 yards 3 to 4 times a week. Race report and pictures to follow after the race...

VD in the Eye

About 2am this morning my eye woke me up.. Red, Swollen, and calling me names... Could I have caught some of that VD bacteria at the race last weekend?? I wonder if anyone else that was at that race has the same symptoms??

So I went to work this AM but couldn't hang, made it to the Dr for some eye drops, then home to catch a nap with the little guy... Notice the sunglasses.. Even the low lighting irritates it...

Pace Less Hammer More....

The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit. -Somerset Maugham

Lets Review My first triathlon

My First Tri...





March 17, 2007


St Patty's Triathlon


Keller, Texas





Swim 5:18 1:37


T1 1:55


Bike 45:49 15.7mph (ouch)


t2 0:54


run 27:32 8:53 per mile


overall 1:21:26


18th place out of 27 Clydesdale's


Almost 20min behind 1st Clyde

My weight at the time 235lbs or so...

The swim wasn't that bad as it was in a pool and I had a background in swimming. But....

That 3 mile run was long distance at the time! And...

I was a bit disappointed with my 15.7mph bike pace as I was on a road bike and was getting passed by mountain bikes.

Being competitive in nature, I HATED being passed and not even being middle of the pack. Thus my journey began...

Today, I'm hanging around 215 lbs enjoying my lifestyle and looking forward to my next "appearance" at the Eastside Triathlon in Baytown Tx in 3 weeks...

Pace Less Hammer More....

On Lennox Lewis
"Lennox Lewis, I'm coming for you man. My style is impetuous. My defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious. I want your heart. I want to eat his children. Praise be to Allah!" Mike Tyson