Sunday, January 30, 2011

6 weeks to Saipan

In about 6 weeks from now I will be on my way to Saipan for the Xterra world stop. Training is going well although I have been fighting a cold these last couple of days. Winter training is not always easy with the weather. I recently started doing the Peak Center winter racing serie, which consist of bringing your road bike which is then hooked to a computerized trainer. A course is downloaded and you can see your progress on the screen! I highly recommended if you look at different ways to train during the rainy season. Happy trails!

Carpe Diem

Friday, January 7, 2011

Happy New Year!!

Hope all of you had a great holiday and I wish you all an Happy New year.  I hope that 2011 brings you Joy happiness and some great adventures.  I am happy to announce that my partnership will continue with the awesome crew at experience Cycling and Sugoi.  So what are my plans for  this year's racing season? Well there are a few things in the works, some I won't disclose until they happen.  I can tell you that I will be in Saipan on March 12 for the Xterra world tour stop.  This race is described as the crown jewel of Xterra.  What is an Xterra you ask?  Its an off road triathlon which includes a 1.5 km swim, 30-40 km mountain bike and a 9-12 km trail run.  For Saipan I will be looking at 1.5 km open water swim in the ocean followed by 40 km mountain bike and 12 km trail run.  With 3 slots in my age group for the world championship in Maui in October, it should make it interesting.  Stay tuned for more racing announcement and tips. Happy Trails!

Carpe Diem