Some thoughts for the summer I originally said post-Elkhorn summer would be devoted to beer + mtb. Due to me not getting my podium finish there, however, I am now considering the Eugene Celebration SR. I know, I know, that’s in prime cross training season (Sept 1). You may be thinking, “[...]
Archive for June, 2008
June 24th, 2008 - 12:32 pm § in Uncategorized
Upcoming
This week: Maybe Tabor, or maybe track racing on Thursday as part of the Six Day Madisons at Alpenrose. I’m just going to see where my legs are at…I felt pretty damn good when I got up this morning; I was expecting my quads to seize up when I got out of bed, but I’m [...][...]
June 23rd, 2008 - 8:44 pm § in Race Reports
more elkhorn photos
Finishing the last stage Rolling out at the first stage. the end of a large peleton. [...]
June 23rd, 2008 - 3:11 pm § in Race Reports
Elkhorn, stages 3 & 4
Stage 3, the crit:I’ve never raced a crit other then the sad 4-person crit at Willamette, so basically this was my first one. With a peleton of 70, I knew it would be a challenge. I lined up in the second row behind a few riders I knew would immediately sprint for the front, and [...][...]
June 21st, 2008 - 12:59 pm § in Race Reports
Elkhorn, stages 1 & 2
I wanted to wait until after stage two to write anything. If I had written this last night i would’ve said “I will never ride a bike again.” However, I knew that a night of sleep and a good TT would lift my spirits and I would put some very thickly tinted rose colored glasses [...][...]
June 16th, 2008 - 1:58 pm § in Racing
News of the Day: Columbia buys Team HighRoad
Team HighRoad, “the only USA owned and registered ProTour Elite-level professional men’s cycling team and the world’s number one ranked women’s cycling team”, is now Team Columbia, Portland retailer Columbia Sports Wear becoming the title sponsor. Portland would like to[...]
June 16th, 2008 - 9:10 am § in Racing
Let the pre-race jitters begin
T-minus 4.5 days until I’m staging for the first road race of Elkhorn. Status of legs: not so good. Need more rest. Gulp. I can’t get through an hour without my stomach churning at least for a few moments when I remember that it’s this week. I’m worried I’m going to do [...]
June 12th, 2008 - 7:43 am § in Race Reports
Race Report: Tabor #2
They decided to change up the way they did the race, so that every women’s group would be on the same lap (we would all get the same one-lap-to-go bell). Well, with 28 cat 4s, 16 senior women, and 5 masters women, that a big crowd. They sent off the senior women, then right after [...][...]
June 10th, 2008 - 9:26 pm § in Cyclocross, Workouts
Post-Elkhorn Goals
I know, this is a little premature. I should be focusing on that damned race, but I can’t help but start planning ahead. REST! Dammit. Volunteer as ride marshall at LiveStrong ride (100 miles) Sunday after elkhorn. BEER AND MOUNTAIN BIKING!! … dammit! Track racing!!! Work on core streng[...]
Reliving the past, livejournal style
My post-marathon writeup, circa October 2005: Well, I still can’t stand up or sit down properly, or go up or down stairs very effectively, but I did it! I ran a marathon! I woke up at 5am yesterday, left the house at 6:15, and the race began at 7am. I went out way too fast (finished the [...][...]
