IrongirlTexas done!!, Off to the Permian Basin, Movie Review

The second annual IrongirlTexas was held last weekend in Irving(Las Colinas), Texas, so we can now get down to the business of living life as it should be done. While directing 5 races is no big feat to some, it is to those of us who have other lives. But, they are all done now and we feel that we have had a very successful 2007, in that regard. The IrongirlTexas event is for women only and we really felt good about the overall event this year and felt we made some improvements over last year. Due to the flooding that took place in the DFW area two months prior to the event the entrants were down about 20% from 2006. But, the ladies that did enter and compete enjoyed themselves to a perfect weather day and well organized event. With 450 entries it far surpassed any other women's only in the DFW area and we appreciated this support very much. Our planning for 2008 has started and at this time we plan on staying with the Las Colinas location and feel that it is safe, and very accommodating to the type of race we are putting on. The police and community are very nice to work with and this means a lot. See all you ladies in 08!!

Now it is off to do a race for myself and be real narcissistic in Odessa, TX, the heart of the Permian Basin. The race is a run, bike, swim, at the sprint distance so my lack of training and tooth problem should not be an excuse(but I will use it if necessary). The bike goes out and back to the South of Odessa, the run is around the UT Permian Basin campus, then the swim is in the outdoor 50 meter pool. It will be nice to compete for a change rather than race direct.

Movie Review: "License to Wed" **, Robin Williams is one of my favorites, but is totally wasted in this movie. While he is to focal point of the movie he is just not allowed to really go with it like he can. He plays a popular minister who specializes in preparing couples for marriage, so it has some good twists, etc. My two star doesn't mean you shouldn't waste your money, but just emphasizes that Williams' great talent is wasted to a degree. I would go at matinee time and save some money!!

greerman