The Wonder Years

Chris and I headed to the Napa Valley yesterday to scout wedding locations, and while there we just had to stop at Bouchon Bakery for some delicious treats.

As we were approaching Bouchon, I immediately recognized the gentleman of the couple in front of us. I squeezed Chris' hand REALLY hard, to which he responded, "WHAT?"

"Look!"

There were come cyclists snacking on some treats nearby... "At their bikes?"

"No, the guy!"

"Who is it?"

"Fred Savage!"

We laughed.

I'd actually seen Fred before, frantically running around his freshman year dorm at Stanford in his pajamas, as my sister lived in the same building.

Chris spent the remainder of the day singing the Wonder Year's theme song and Thomas Keller remains a god.

Ironman Canada Training

Training for Ironman Canada officially started this week.

I realized after a not so great year of racing that I just don't motivate myself and I hired a new coach. Workouts started on Tuesday and I have jumped in with both feet.

December is going to be a not so fun month, filled with what Chris and I call "heart rate restriction" workouts, but I am excited at the possibility of a 2010 personal record, both in the half and in the full distance Ironman events.

In 2010, I am registered for the Oceanside 70.3 in March, the Vineman 70.3 in July and then Ironman Canada in August. I am also very excited for a fun half marathon in there as well, as me and two of my dear friends from high school are doing the Orange County Half Marathon in May.

I'm even more excited for our wedding sometime during 2010... but first we need to figure out when and where!