December 2007 - Posts

• Bicycle Polar Plunge!

  By Tim Cigelske
  Monday, Dec 31 2007, 02:17 PM

  The Polar Plunge just got more hardcore. Tomorrow at 11 a.m., the crazies will start meeting at the Palamino , 2491 S. Superior St. They will drink until they gather up enough courage. At 12 p.m. sharp, they will bike down the street nearly naked and... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: outdoor exercise

• 'Spirit of the Marathon'

  By Tim Cigelske
  Monday, Dec 31 2007, 09:44 AM

  Big ups to Laura, who spotted a poster for the upcoming "Spirit of the Marathon." It's a new documentary that goes behind the scenes with six runners - from amateurs to stars - as they train for and run the Chicago Marathon. The doc won... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: Running

• Where home exercise equipment goes to die

  By Tim Cigelske
  Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 10:07 PM

  I just visited the Franklin Goodwill , and the place was positively jumping . I don't think I've ever seen it this busy. I almost bumped into other shoppers next to the vintage glassware, old tennis rackets and oil paintings. People dropping off... Read More >> With 2 comment(s) Filed under: gear

• Andaré Fitness opens

  By Tim Cigelske
  Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 05:43 PM

  Last summer, my friend Laurel convinced me to sign up for a Danskin Triathlon training group with Amber Antonia. As our group plunged into chilly, seaweedy lakes on early Saturday mornings, Amber was plunging into her new endeavor, opening a gym in St... Read More >> With 1 comment(s)

• Sock geeks

  By Tim Cigelske
  Saturday, Dec 29 2007, 07:06 PM

  Some friends were in town this week. As is our custom, we went to County Clare . After a few beers, I started bragging about my socks. In particular, their superior moisture-wicking properties. I'm not sure how we arrived at this topic around 1 a... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: gear

• Hillary's first blog entry

  By Tim Cigelske
  Saturday, Dec 29 2007, 12:35 PM

  Hello everyone! I am so honored that I was chosen to be one of the Train with Tim winners. This is an amazing opportunity for me and I plan on taking full advantage of it. Tim said that Laura and I could act as bloggers while we are doing the program... Read More >> With 2 comment(s)

• The first meeting

  By Tim Cigelske
  Friday, Dec 28 2007, 11:57 AM

  Just a few tidbits I learned yesterday: Hillary... likes to sing show tunes in the shower sang in the choir at St. John the Evangelist cathedral until she got too busy with law school (she's in her third year at Marquette) Performed in musicals while... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: Goal-setting

• Keeping it Real

  By Tim Cigelske
  Wednesday, Dec 26 2007, 11:05 AM

  Awhile back, I wrote an article about alterna-burgers made with buffalo, ostrich, walnuts, etc. The original idea for the article looked nothing like this. After reading an awesome book called Fierce Food , I wanted to do an article about the strangest... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: waxing philosophical

• The Ballet Workout

  By Tim Cigelske
  Friday, Dec 21 2007, 04:38 PM

  Today, I worked out with the Snow Queen. Ballet dancers are some hardcore athletes. As Jonathan West discovered, they have steel bodies and are really good at arm wrestling . I got to sit in on the Milwaukee Ballet's rehearsal of the Nutty Nutcracker... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: motivation

• Hillary Wins!

  By Tim Cigelske
  Thursday, Dec 20 2007, 05:38 PM

  (No, not the presidency.) Hillary Wucherer and Laura Halfmann will be my new training partners in 2008. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was watching the final votes trickle in before the 5 p.m. deadline. It felt like 11 p.m. on election night. My heart was pounding... Read More >> With 1 comment(s)

• The Mangroomer

  By Tim Cigelske
  Wednesday, Dec 19 2007, 05:37 PM

  Remember that blog I wrote about performance enhancing hairless athletes ? No? Oooh, you missed me talking all about my chest 'fro. Personally, I'm OK with letting it sprout all over in the winter. Traps some of that precious body heat. But come... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: gear

• Writing Diet

  By Tim Cigelske
  Wednesday, Dec 19 2007, 03:59 PM

  Apparently, there is such a thing as a Writing Diet. My first thought: coffee, coffee, bagel, double latte and more coffee, black. Truth is, few of us eat well when we're working. I know I'm guilty. But the official writing diet is less about... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: motivation, waxing philosophical, mental training

• Winter Sunshine

  By Tim Cigelske
  Wednesday, Dec 19 2007, 01:52 PM

  Biked this morning. And again at lunch. Soaked in the sun. Soaked , I tell you. It's astounding what a little winter sunlight can do for your mood. All is right in the world. Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: waxing philosophical, outdoor exercise

• Two things

  By Tim Cigelske
  Tuesday, Dec 18 2007, 04:43 PM

  Dammit, I am biking to work tomorrow. That's all there is to it. We've received more than 1,000 votes so far in the Train with Tim 2.0 contest . Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: motivation

• Running Away

  By Tim Cigelske
  Tuesday, Dec 18 2007, 03:27 PM

  This time of year always gets me thinking about one thing: V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N-! I have to get outta Wisco at least once sometime between December and March. HAVE TO! Even if you're a winter lover, it can get too dark, too snowy, too cold TOO LONG for... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: Running

• Couch Potato Workout

  By Tim Cigelske
  Tuesday, Dec 18 2007, 11:11 AM

  Awhile back I wrote an article about an intriguing program called Couch Potato dance class . Quoting myself: Unlike many fitness routines, Couch Potato dance class refuses to take itself too seriously, laughing off the idea that you need to be a hardbody... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: Beginner advice

• Train with Tim 2.0

  By Tim Cigelske
  Monday, Dec 17 2007, 10:11 AM

  It's down to seven finalists. I asked you to name your fitness resolution for 2008, and you came back at me with all kinds of goals. Obviously, there were many who wanted to lose weight. A surprising number of you wanted to be "the hottest bride... Read More >> Comment on this post

• Santa Rampage '07

  By Tim Cigelske
  Saturday, Dec 15 2007, 02:03 PM

  Who needs a sleigh when you have a bike? Click here for more photos Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: cycling

• Socks Appeal

  By Tim Cigelske
  Friday, Dec 14 2007, 05:32 PM

  Here's my dirty little secret: I often don't change my socks for days. Also, I occasionally forget deodorant and Jess tells me I "smell like old man." But that's a completely separate issue. The reason I don't change my socks... Read More >> With 1 comment(s) Filed under: outdoor exercise, gear

• Santa Cycle Rampage

  By Tim Cigelske
  Thursday, Dec 13 2007, 03:53 PM

  This Saturday, dozens of biking Santas will tear through Milwaukee. It's the fourth annual Santa Cycle Rampage, a parade of jolly cyclists with no agenda other than to spread cheer on two wheels. Photo by Peter Diantoni "Expect to make people... Read More >> Comment on this post Filed under: outdoor exercise, cycling