Gold Rush 50k: The Countdown is On!
Before Ironman Lake Tahoe even arrived last fall I knew I was ready for a “tri break”. Not sure if it was the structured workouts, constant double days or the long hours in the saddle that got to me, but I was mentally worn down. As soon as I crossed the line in Tahoe...
Actually I Can
Friday night I had the opportunity to hit the trails on two wheels for the first time since May of 2013 – the day I crashed and fractured my ribs. It is not that the opportunity wasn’t there before I just wasn’t ready for it. It was a door that I quickly closed every...
The 1500 Meters
When I first joined my high school track team in 1992 I dreamed of being a sprinter. I enjoyed accelerating off the turn to the finish in the 200 meters and could tolerate the 400 – mostly because I had more success with that event. I stayed with these events for...
Bright and Early
6 mile run, homemade latte in my favorite coffee cup and a fresh batch of pancakes* - I almost had to look in the mirror to see who this girl is. I never thought I would say this but I am loving the early morning workouts. Hearing the alarm at 5:10am is still a bit of...
Spring Racing is Right Around the Corner
Everywhere you look you see signs that spring is right around the corner - cherry trees are full of pink blossoms and bright yellow daffodils are basking in the sun. But there is more than just pretty flowers and the Easter bunny on the way – the spring racing seeing...
