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No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.
C.S. Lewis


Few Quick thoughts...It's amazing when training is in full swing how time is short.....
All week been wondering what exactly to blog about?  Training-yes. Latest interview-yes. But, something "new"...right?  Isn't that the goal of "blogging"? To be hip, and wacky...cutting edge.  Cutting edge? Razor sharp wit?

No. No it's not.

Sometimes the truth is story enough.

Yesterday's ride was riddled with three flats in a half hour. Twenty-five miles out and no repair options left. I shoved grass clippings from the side of the road into my tire to get me home and it worked. The faces in the cars passing by watching me do this was awesome.  I remember thinking.."Try not to look like an idiot"....Uh, no go.

five min's to flatsville

My Vuelta's are so solid.....work horses.  I rely on them and still do a lot of my training on the set I rode during the Epic 5.

Survival mode...it got me home.

While on the subject--Vuelta has played a key role in my ability to compete these past few years and for that I am so grateful. The support from them builds a desire in me to make them proud, and I'm still am so honored to be a part of their family.

Chris has me training solid,and putting in the hours.

"Turn off the brain, turn on your legs, and work this week...Get miles in the legs".  He's honest with me, and I'm secure enough to be myself around him. This comes with a price for him though . He's the one sometimes victimized when I over think, over analyze, or just amp-up. His patience is awesome. Like a "friend" patient.  I feel like a "fellow" athlete with him-and it helps when times get thin.

Find this in a coach. It is vital.

Lot's of cool things happened after my recent interview with FOX 12 and it's a blessing to have that viewed by so many. Thankful it shares and shows my hope for the Taxi Initiative, Haiti, and More Than Sport. I found out today that  IM Talk, and Ultraman Canada have featured it on their sites and for this I am grateful.  Thank you so very, very much.

Please spread the word about the Taxi Initiative.  I along with a fellow athlete and friend Matt Borowski are raising 10k for an team trip in August.  Five, ten, fifteen bucks..it all add's up.  Go to the link or look on my website. Thank you so much.

www.christianisakson.org

I guess...one more time..if you would like to see the video interview, here it is.

http://www.kptv.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8775909#.UWxGKl0onQ8.facebook

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Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there.  ~Clarence W. Hall     I hope you all had an amazing Easter. 

I've been busy, and it's been good. 

Last week was a thirty hour week. Big miles on the bike, decent miles running, and in the water.... I'm building. So exciting to bank fitness in a 'mini-camp', but more encouraging to absorb it without going to far into the deep. Again....So important-A good indicator of balance is being able to maintain a somewhat 'normal' attitude throughout big blocks. Rhonda told me before my big week....."Be cool, and I'll let you know if you are not. Because I love you".  I've been tough to live with (despite not really thinking I am) when I've tackled large amounts of training in the past. Ian and Evelyn are amazing mirrors for that.."What the crap Dad..Quit being lame?!" Take away here-be careful with big bites. I've said this so many times...I'll say it many more. Listen to your body. Oh, and get massages. Thanks Rhonda.... vital in recovery.

Spent time with our local FOX News affiliate in Portland this past week. Sunday I'll be on TV in a segment discussing Ultraman Canada, Mountain Top Ministries in Haiti, the Taxi Initiative, More Than Sport... few other things too. Yesterday a small segment was filmed at the Fire Department.  I've been a Hillsboro Firefighter/Paramedic in the Portland/Metro area for a little over 10 years & FOX wanted to incorporate this aspect into the story.

I was proud. I was nervous. I was humbled.

Eric, Jim, Shane, Chad, Jon, and Matt....I love you guys. 

I was speechless when you were talking-(this is usually not the case as you well know). I meant what I said when I thanked you guys. I'm so very proud to know you all and care for each of you so much. Thank you for the kind words, and support.....My brothers. I can only hope to make you as proud of me, as I am of you guys.  Thanks for being patient with me. 

Also..thanks to FOX. So kind of you to come to my home and make me feel comfortable....

Thanks Dan and Kevin from FOX.  Great guys that made it easy to talk.

I hope to do some talks around Portland informing the public about the work Mountain Top Ministries is doing in Haiti.  PLEASE take a moment to visit my site and Crowdrise page. If you feel led to donate, awesome. Know that EVERY CENT goes to Mountain Top Ministries. Food, Medical Supplies, Getting Medical Teams into Haiti to help. I am open to answer any and all questions you have.

I've heard form Orbea and very soon I'll be updating you all about that. So honored to be a part of what they are doing. Thank you Tony and Team. I am honored and excited.

I'll post the FOX Interview here next week and let you know about a few other media opportunities that may be coming my way.

more very soon.....

Quick update

New website address www.christianisakson.org is now live.  Soon I will have both the ".org" and ".com", but for now..it's live on ".org". Sorry for the mix up, but it's for the best. I will have some new web-site content very soon.

Getting ready to get my training sessions done before my interview with FOX/Oregon.  I will provide information when it will be on TV as soon as I know.

Big blog later this weekend on training, Easter, Orbea, and shoes.

More very soon.

Thanks.