It was a beautiful day, what appeared to be a super fun course, and a big crowd. Which is why I’m especially frustrated at my absolutely SHITTY race. Followed by an equally shitty attitude. I started out strong, was acheiving all my goals of staying with the group… and then some girl bif[...]
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October 12th, 2008 - 8:31 pm § in Cyclocross, Race Reports
Cross Crusade #2 — still licking my wounds
The Mental Battle
It was right around lap three of six when my mental game imploded. You shouldn’t have upgraded. What were you thinking, an A? My legs are so tired, I’m never going to catch the riders right in front of me, its too hard. Why the hell do I keep paying money to do this? I hate cross, I suck[...]
September 28th, 2008 - 7:26 pm § in Cyclocross, Race Reports
Race Report: Battle at Barlow
Ummm…… Ow. So this was my first attempt racing A’s. I can’t say I had high hopes about much of anything, it was kind of a test to see how I stand. Well, I wasn’t last. Although I was close. Those ladies are fast. I felt like I raced a really awesome race for the first 4[...]
September 22nd, 2008 - 9:19 pm § in Cyclocross
So un-pro
Here is a picture of me at Steilacomm put on by Rad Racing. It is a prime example of how very un-PRO I am. Orange arrow – my helmet is askew, and my hat is flipped up, also askew. Blue arrow – my jersey is riding up. Damn women’s jerseys. Frankly I should be wearing a skinsuit, [[...]
Race Report: Pain on the Peak
Pain was definitely the word of the day for this one. First of all, the Ryan Trebon showed up and called it one of the hardest cross races in Oregon. So if he finds it hard, you can imagine all of us mere mortals were suffering and wishing we had never taken up biking (while [...][...]
August 12th, 2008 - 8:26 pm § in Cyclocross, Workouts
CX workout #1: getting things off with a bang
I’ve been a bit down lately about myself and my lack of training since Elkhorn (even though that was the plan…remember?). Anyway, so I decided TODAY would start my new regimen of cross-specific workouts; I figure starting now gives me almost 2 months of workouts before Crusade begins, wh[...]
July 31st, 2008 - 11:05 am § in Cyclocross
run+bike+swim+softball!?
So, for the first time since 6th grade, I picked up a baseball bat and attempted to hit a ball with it. My office has joined a softball league for advertising agencies, and our team name is The Foul Balls. For some reason, everyone in my office thought I would be the best [...][...]
A new record
My bike club’s century was Saturday; we did it in just about 5 hours, ~19mph average, which is a new record for me. Woohoo; the route was beautiful through Yamhill wine country, and the temps were perfect. What a great ride, with great people! I also added about an inch to my farmers tan; ther[...]
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[...]
June 9th, 2008 - 11:08 am § in Cyclocross
Cross Calendar 08
Anyone else look at the cyclocross calendar lately? (this is only for Portland area) August 24th: Kruger’s Kermesse Farm Crit 31st (I would assume): Kruger’s Kermesse Farm Crit September 3rd: Alpenrose CCX Clinic 7th: Kruger’s Kermesse Farm Crit 8th: Vanport[...]
