So, I am very excited about the chance to be racing next Sunday in Cincinnaty at the ONE WORLD CINCINNATI TRIATHLON right in the heart of downtown. If you are around come on out and checkout the race. I will be only be racing the sprint distance this time as I am in no way ready to do any more than that. I am just thrilled to be planning for it and very exited to have our little one get to experience his first ever triathlon... hopefully the first OF MANY!!!Sunday, June 22, 2008
Triathlon racing next weekend!
So, I am very excited about the chance to be racing next Sunday in Cincinnaty at the ONE WORLD CINCINNATI TRIATHLON right in the heart of downtown. If you are around come on out and checkout the race. I will be only be racing the sprint distance this time as I am in no way ready to do any more than that. I am just thrilled to be planning for it and very exited to have our little one get to experience his first ever triathlon... hopefully the first OF MANY!!!Wednesday, June 18, 2008
JUNE 2008 - Clot Buster Athlete of the Month
My good friend, dear friend Cheryl Edwards.Without a question she is a person who had to with some serious clotting issues and non of them have been able to slow her down. For me she is an inspiraton because that smile that you see on the picture NEVER EVER goes away... I even heard that she smiled the whole way when she and her husband took on the challenge to ride across this great nation. I was very fortunate to get to ride with them for a portion of their route and it was a treat for me the entire 30 Miles I rode with them. It was a treat and an experience that I will never forget.
I know that these days she and her husband continue to find ways to stay active and go at it in their bike tours whenever possible all around the West Coast... you should see some of the pictures she has sent me... I am droolling all over the place at the landscape they get to experience. I appreciate Cheryl and her willingness to spread the word about blood clots and blood clotting disorders. She is definitely doing her part in our effort to STOP THE CLOT!!!
Cheryl - THANK YOU FOR your inspiration and your smile. You are a living statement that although blood clots can impact your life and change it dramatically they are not going to put you on the side lines unless you let them. It takes time but living a normal life after having blood clotting episodes is very much achievable with the right attitude and desire to continue challenging your self.
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Let me know if you know of someone who I should be featuring on my athelete of the month posts... I look forward to know of anyone who has suffered a clotting episode and are now back in business doing what they love either on a bike, kayak, pool table, tub,whatever!
Thanks for reading!
The Clot Buster
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Athelete of the Month + THE CLOT BUSTER TECHNICAL SHIRT + IAN

A few days ago while riding I was thinking... I know very hard thing to do all at once so I was concentrating very hard just so that I could stay on the trail... this summer I need to do something to feature all of the INCREDIBLE atheletes' I have met during my time of fundraising for NATT. All of them are so inspiring to me and I am not giving them justice if I am not doing some sort of tribute to them for providing that additional inspiration I need to do what I am doing in order to spread the word about blood clots and blood clotting disorders.
But I can't do this all alone. If you know of someone with some sort of atheletic background (it does not matter what) who has gone through a clotting incident PLEASE send their information my way. I would love the opportunity to contact them and just post a brief something about their background and how they are moving forward to get to where they would like to be once their recovery is complete. We can all build on people's stories to find that additional inspiration to get us going day after day.
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FINALLY!!! the CLOT BUSTER TECHNICAL SHIRTS have arrived!!!
This has been a project that I've been working on for a while now and one I thought was very important for me to finish. I want to give the opportunity to everyone to wear the Clot Buster polka-dots out there and spread the word about NATT's mission to educate about blood clots and blood clotting disorders.
These are high quality technical or performance shirts ideal to wear during work outs and or around time. I am wearing mine every chance that I can and I hope you would consider doing the same as well.
Help us STOP THE CLOT!!!
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Finally, I could not resist to put a picture up about IAN...
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Friday, June 06, 2008
On PATERNITY LEAVE
I can't describe how it feels to become a dad. Mrs. Clot Buster and Junior are doing very well. I cannot stop smiling and taking it all in. WE ARE VERY LUCKY AND BLESSED for his arrival.
Once we get settled in some I hope to return to regular posting with some really cool stuff to tell you about (maybe related to the baby but not really)!
Thanks for reading,Saturday, May 31, 2008
How much more can we wait...?
Yours truly... The Clot Buster
Or Miss Cameron Diaz...? (Wow, her head is HUGE!!! I am blown away...)I think that I am just on the principle that my head seems proportional to my body...
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
What would he be like?
Check out some photos from the marathon I just ordered. You can see the effort as I make my way through the hardest part of the course... 

Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Sunday, May 25, 2008
The anticipation continues to kill us...
Funny how this works... for about a week now we thought that our son was due to arrive. But after 36 weeks and 3 days Liz's contractions continue but we are not at the point where we are to deliver him. We don't what to do with outselves...
A year ago I participated in Two Olympic Distance Events the same day. I cannot believe I did such an insane thing...Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The anticipation is killing me...!
2008 is turning out to be a fantastic year for us. Full of fun adventures and challenges. I can't wait for what we have ahead of us.
If I stop posting for a while I am sure you can imagine why. However, I have to peak your interest about a shipment that is due to arrive at my door step either at the end of this week or the first part of this week. This is something I've been "cooking" for a while now. I wish that I could tell you more but I am afraid I will have to leave in your dark just a little bit longer...
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Still enjoying the success
So, although it is been a couple of weeks now I still remember a thing or two about the marathon I fought so hard to finish. The first part of the race was very similar to the course we get to run during the Thanksgiving Day Race in November. Right from the start we had to contend with several "hills" more like overpass bridges to get from downtown Cincinnati over to the Northern Kentucky side and back over to Cincinnati. One really great thing was to be running along Seventh St right in downtown. The noise from the people linning this street was incredible. I've never felt anything like that before and it was something I really enjoyed. It inspired me a great deal to see so many people out there cheering you on. Interestingly enough right about the point before we made the turn on to Seventh St. I was starting to feel some discomfort from the 7 minute mile pace I was keeping at this point. But once I heard the noise it really got me going again just ahead of the hardest part of the course going into Eden Park and a constat uphill for the better part of 2 miles maybe even more. That was really brutal on the legs but once beyond this point I could get my act together and continue to keep pace.
I was really blown away at the half way mark and the time I clocked at this point... 1:34.01... my fastest half-marathon time to date. I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT!!! This milestone helped me to stay with it but I was starting to feel the pain of my effort. I was able to keep my 7 minute per mile pace all the way to mile marker 18 where I really started to struggle. This is where the group being paced for the 7 minute mile goal passed me. I tried as hard as I could to stay with them. But the legs here did not want to have anything to do with that sort of pace. So, slowly I had to take off my foot from the gas pedal and attempt to hold until the end.
All together this was great experience. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
For this fundraiser we were able to raise a GRAND TOTAL OF $1325.59 that will go a long way to help NATT continue their work to STOP THE CLOT. There is a lot we need to do to spread the word about blood clots and blood clotting disorders.
I don't know when I will be able to do one of this marathons again but now I know that I can push myself hard enough to get the time that I need to qualify for Boston. Who knows, I may have to wait a couple of more years so that I can have a little cushier qualiying time. However, the 3:10 that I need at this point it is still within my grasp... at least I really think so.
So, this is a long post. I very much appreciate your attention.
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Sunday, May 11, 2008
This is why we do what we do...
tears were streaming down my face when I was reading the content of the links above. My heart is broken for this guy and his little girl. This is a terrible tragedy that puts a lot of things in perspective... all of the sudden the succes of the marathon seems very silly. Especially when I think about the similiaries of the Logelin's situation and ours. We are very lucky that Mrs. Clot Buster knows what she knows about blood clots and blood clotting disorders, I just wish that more people out there would know more.
How come this death could not be prevented in a hospital of all places? The more reason for me to continue spreading the word as much as possible along with NATT because this sort of thing CANNOT and SHOULD NOT happen.
Although this is a terrible tragedy it is also one of those circumstances in which I can draw inspiration and continue to do what I do to spread the word about blood clots and blood clotting disorders.
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
P.S.: I hope to write some more about the marathon soon. As you can see the above mentioned topic is far more important than any race report can be.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
3 Hours 29 Minutes and 52 Seconds...26.2 Miles (Sort of)

Wow!
CONGRATULATIONS to the city of Cincinnati for coming out to the course and just make it an experience that I will never forget. People lined up along the course on almost every mile. It was great to hear the cheers and even better when they called NATT's name out. I have to tell you that the polka-dots were recognized in more than one instance. That was really exciting to me.
More on the race when sitting for a long periods of time will not make me cramp...Friday, May 02, 2008
More Anticipation ahead of Sunday...!
I am definitely ready to take on this race once and for all. It is been a long way since January when I started my three day per week training program. This type of training program really worked for me to keep the pounding to a minimum and allow me to continue doing my other two sports just so that I would not lose my fitness in either the swimming or the biking. Of course I would not have had the chance to get this point without the support of Mrs. Clot Buster and all of her endless wisdom in the running department. THANK YOU Mrs Clot Buster!!! You are and always will be my foundation.
Also I am most greatful for everyone's donations to this fundraiser during my FIRST EVER MARATHON. Your support will continue to help NATT in their mission to spread the word about blood clots and blood clotting disorders.
If you have not donated yet here is your chance by CLICKING HERE.
You know my primary goal is to finish the race standing up. After that everything is gravy. I will be thrilled to run under 3:30 but secretely I want to push it all the way to be under the required time that I need to qualify for Boston 3:10.59. I know that this a LONG SHOT but I am going for it in part to honor all of you out there donating to this crazy proposition.
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Anticipation
Finishing the Flying Pig Half-Marathon back in 2006... First time ever the Clot Buster jersey was used in a race!It is only the Wednesday before the BIG DAY next Sunday and the butterflies are flying high inside my stomach every time I think about the upcoming marathon.
Am I tapering properly?
Is eating Chipotle for lunch today a cause for concern?
(I actually had a salad bowl instead...)Will my legs be able to hold the pouding?
How am I going to deal with the hills of Cincinnati?
What pace should I start with?
Will spending the night at the Hospital for 5 days impact me in any way?
What pace should I keep during the hard miles of the race?
What pace should I kepe to finish off the race?
What else should I do in order to be ready for Sunday?
I really hope that I don't forget my running shoes when I leave Columbus sometime on Saturday to head South to Cincinnati... knowing me I probably will do something like that. Imagine if I forget the Clot Buster polka-dots... well that will not happen as I already stashed the jersey in the car just in case.
I am very much looking forward to do this race on Sunday but my heart will not be entirely in the race because I have to leave my better half at home in Columbus due to an entirely differnt type of anticipation the two of us along with our families are going through... more than keeping your fingers crossed for me and the race cross them so our Little Varga stays in the oven just a while longer...
Let's see if I can catch some sleep with all of these butterflies inside of me.

THANK YOU to all of you out there who have donated to the cause. You can still do by clicking HERE.
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Saturday, April 26, 2008
HARD TO BELIEVE...
** Hard to believe that I have not update my blog in so long... sorry about that but life gets in the way sometimes and time is not available very much to do the things you consider a part of your "normal" routine.
** Hard to believe that our son wants to come and join us a little sooner than expected... say about 2 months ahead of time. He is giving us a nice rollercoaster ride before he is even out!
** Hard to believe that it is so warm out there these days... did we skip spring here in OH? I saw in the news that in Minnesota they are getting up to 15 inches of snow...WOW!
** Hard to believe that the Flying Pig Marathon is just about a week away... ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?! To say that I am a little nervous is probably pretty accuarte. I've been training very hard to get to this point and I cannot believe it now when I look back at the training program I started 18 weeks ago.
** Hard to believe that my legs will be ready to carry me for 26.2 Miles all over the city of Cincinnati next Sunday.
** Hard to believe that I am actually going to be doing this when I always considered this distance a very difficult challenge for me to undertake.
** Not so hard to believe is all of the support and interest that I have received throughout this process. I wish that I could provide some live updates of the race next Sunday but I guess we will have to settle for a complete report once I find my way to a computer and I am able to function once more.
PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR SUPPORT TO MY FUNDRAISER BY CLICKING HERE!!!
Your donation will help NATT continue their mission to spread the word and educate about blood clots and blood clotting disorders!!!
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Number 31 + 31 Weeks for our Little One + Last Long Run of the Training Program
So much has been going on this week...
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I think I am still recovering from Saturday...
From my previous blog you know that Saturday I ran in the Capital City Half-Marathon. The race went well for the first 10 Miles as I was keeping an even pace of just over 7 minute miles, 7:07 to be exact. I was very satisfied with that, however during the last 3.1 Miles of the course I struggled big time just trying to hold and finish. All together I managed a 1:34.53 which is outstanding!
After a brief pause to catch my breath I continued to run and I ran from downtown Columbus all the way to my house on the north part of the city for a nice round 26 Miles worth of running for the day. 3 hours and 44 minutes all together it took me... I am still fatigued from that I believe. I guess that now I understand why people don't go all the way 26 Miles while training but for my own peace of mind I needed to have the experience under my belt to see how it feels. This was a HUGE MILESTONE for me and I thrilled to be stepping into my tapering phase of the training as the marathon draws closer.
I better get some more rest... I need to keep my feet up while at work to help the recovery.
PLEASE CONSIDER helping me out on my effort of raising funds for NATT through the running of this marathon! You can DONATE through this link HERE.
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Friday, April 11, 2008
Back from a little R & R
Mrs. Clot Buster and I had the chance this past weekend, long weekend that is (Thursday through Tuesday), to make our way to beautiful Cozumel for a little down time. After the winter we wanted to have unlimted amounts of sunshine, the chance to swim in crystal clear water, and to have some sand between our toes.
It was very nice to be on the island and get to experience sunsets like the one above and beach front landscapes like the one below.So, we came back on Tuesday and had to attempt our best to catch up with everything. The house, work, mail, you know the usual suspects. No worries, I was able to get some runs in Cozumel but I did not follow my training program all that much while down there. You know, vacation is vacation, no rules to follow like at home.
Well, here I am Friday afternoon and I just realized that I signed up to race a Half-Marathon tomorrow. I sort of did not think too much about it while dipping my toes in the white sand... but now it is all coming back. I was going to run the Bank of America Capital City Half Marathon that takes place in downtown Columbus tomorrow at 9AM and then I am planning on running home from downtown, which is about 12 Miles or so, for a grand total of 25 Miles for my VERY LAST LONG RUN of the training program.
So, Mrs. Clot Buster will drop me off at the race start tomorrow morning and somehow I need to find my way home after the race. We have a nice trail system along side the Olentangy River than I plan to use so either running or walking I should be able to make it home.
Stay tuned for a full report of this craziness sometime over the weekend.
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
($1.00 $/Mile x 26.2 Miles) = $26.20 for NATT
Sunday, March 30, 2008
ONE MORE DAY!!!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
On I go with the training...
My 100th Triathlon Finish !!!
#100 TRIATHLONS
