I know that my body isn’t ready to race…it’s just now starting to get used to working out again after the holidays. But after this weekend – I’m already considering a race in a few weeks. This weekend EJ and I went to Vail Lake to play – and everyone was ‘practicing’ the downhill runs… Read More Itching to Race
The holidays are over. There are pounds to be shed. And even though I know in my head that getting my fitness back will not be ‘comfortable’… it still sucks. I know that it’s completely unreasonable to think that I’ll wake up and suddenly be my fit self again…. but it doesn’t keep me from… Read More Getting fit again – sucks
Love that the data elves at Strava were able to put together a nice little recap to my biking in 2015! My proudest: 75,000+ feet climbed 14 Queen of the Mountains Kind of makes me want to get out there, ride harder and surpass my stats in 2016! http://2015.strava.com/video/RwzYG51 Did the Strava elves bring you… Read More 2015 Strava Review
*Sigh!* It’s raining here in San Diego, which means no training – no matter how much I want to. Yes, yes, yes… plenty of you may be able to get out there and train throughout the year. I love seeing your pictures of riding in the snow. But it’s been getting <50F in the morning… Read More Rainy Days = No Training
It’s soooo much easier to get more time in the saddle if I’m not working… funny how that works – but I’m sure I’m not the only one! This Thanksgiving weekend was perfect for getting saddle time. EJ and I headed out to Sedona for some great mountain biking. It’s certainly one of our favorite… Read More Training is easier without Work
At a bit of altitude (5000ft) and much more technical than my normal rides – Sedona is the perfect place to push my limits. In truth, I was really happy when we were sitting around the fire pit, talking to guys from the Vail, CO area who race regularly – and even they admitted that… Read More Sedona Riding
After a 7 hours drive from San Diego, we’re here! Lovely Sedona… where we’ll be riding and hiking (and eating) all weekend. Couldn’t get in a log ride yesterday – but we certainly were able to get in at least a short ride!! More to come!
After a dismal week of no riding last week, I’m back in action this week! Commuting, night rides with EJ and exploring a new trail was in my line up this week. It was great…. ok – well maybe not those early morning BRISK rides… Yesterday we headed up to Mt Laguna to explore some… Read More Back in Action!
This week = NO biking what-so-ever. I guess I gotta expect some weeks like this; especially when I travel. (I really don’t count any ‘miles’ logged on the hotel stationary bike). I tried hard at the beginning of the week – but San Diego was rainy. It’s not that we’re wimps (well, maybe) when it… Read More Zip, Zil, Nada
It amazing how getting back to basics can not only improve performance, but open your eyes to some BAD habits. As many of you know, between now and Christmas – it’s all about strength. So yes, plenty of hills and a few weight training sessions this week (and oodles and oodles of patience). Overall,… Read More Back to Basics
The Rambling Biker 