http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/10/golden-rules-of-crit-racing/
The last few afternoons have warmed up nicely enabling me to enjoy 2 mountain bike rides around Tunnel, combined with a game of squash, a yoga video and drinks with friends one night kept me entertained on the days off work.
Have to try and get back at it the next few weeks as I was just 'voluntold' to enter the Winterstart run again on Nov 5th representing the company. I have not run since last year's race, should be fun running around in the dark with the beer incentive afterwards.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Juggling activity
With Marnie finished work, she has been enjoying more open time getting out for walks with the boys and more so back into practicing yoga. She is at a class currently with her mom, what a great way to start the day.
Pre kids we were outside together non stop playing everyday. Marn was one of the boys keeping up in any sport whether skiing at the Lake, skate skiing or on the mountain bikes...not uncommon for her to be dropping the boys out there especially in the 24hrs races.
Needless to say after kids, things change where it has turned into individual time outside - one of us go play and the other watch the kids. We are planning our weeks out giving both of us the time we require to keep active...and sane with the busy life we live now with 2 little boys.
This week when we have had free time, suggested to Marn to attend classes which she has jumped on. Love seeing the spark back in her after yoga, truly a new refreshed person. This means I have not had a single minute of activity since the lactate test last Wednesday. All good though, get out for a mtn bike ride this afternoon and some squash tonight after the kids go to sleep. Excited to play squash again this fall/winter, psycho workout with friend Cory. Will try a yoga video tomorrow morning, first go since India 6 years ago.
www.corywallace.com for his Malaysia race. Langkawi was beautiful but I sure miss the East coast Perhentian islands http://www.malaisie.org/perhentian_en.php3
Pre kids we were outside together non stop playing everyday. Marn was one of the boys keeping up in any sport whether skiing at the Lake, skate skiing or on the mountain bikes...not uncommon for her to be dropping the boys out there especially in the 24hrs races.
Needless to say after kids, things change where it has turned into individual time outside - one of us go play and the other watch the kids. We are planning our weeks out giving both of us the time we require to keep active...and sane with the busy life we live now with 2 little boys.
This week when we have had free time, suggested to Marn to attend classes which she has jumped on. Love seeing the spark back in her after yoga, truly a new refreshed person. This means I have not had a single minute of activity since the lactate test last Wednesday. All good though, get out for a mtn bike ride this afternoon and some squash tonight after the kids go to sleep. Excited to play squash again this fall/winter, psycho workout with friend Cory. Will try a yoga video tomorrow morning, first go since India 6 years ago.
www.corywallace.com for his Malaysia race. Langkawi was beautiful but I sure miss the East coast Perhentian islands http://www.malaisie.org/perhentian_en.php3
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Beauty race pics
Gorgeous scenery along the Great Ocean road, as beautiful as I remember it taking day trips from Melbourne when I lived there. A former Banff Bike fest rider leading KOM as well!
http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/10/jayco-herald-sun-tour-stage-3/
http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/10/jayco-herald-sun-tour-stage-3/
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Lactate Test
I have always wanted a Blood Lactate Threshold test but just never got around to it. Finally had one performed yesterday at http://www.ascentphysio.com/ in Canmore.
Would have liked to had higher watts but am sure my fitness dropped a tad after 3 weeks of zero exercise since Bow 80. Felt well but hit the wall quite quickly at the end, try another one in the spring.
Sending the results off to Dave for him to look at and devise the plan accordingly.
Would have liked to had higher watts but am sure my fitness dropped a tad after 3 weeks of zero exercise since Bow 80. Felt well but hit the wall quite quickly at the end, try another one in the spring.
Sending the results off to Dave for him to look at and devise the plan accordingly.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Skiing starts in Colorado
With 36 inches of new snow
http://www.powdermag.com/latest-news/ski-season-to-begin-tomorrow-in-colorado/
Go rub shoulders this weekend in Calgary
http://www.freshtival.ca/announcements/the-godfathter-mike-douglas-returns-as-host
Will be some slick gear next year with his input
http://www.backcountrymagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=625&Itemid=66
mmmm skiing
http://www.powdermag.com/latest-news/ski-season-to-begin-tomorrow-in-colorado/
Go rub shoulders this weekend in Calgary
http://www.freshtival.ca/announcements/the-godfathter-mike-douglas-returns-as-host
Will be some slick gear next year with his input
http://www.backcountrymagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=625&Itemid=66
mmmm skiing
Monday, October 10, 2011
Getting some flack
Out for a casual cruise in jeans with Keith on the mountain bikes yesterday where we ran into Colin and Craig coming off climbing Mother's Day Butress on Cascade Mtn.
Craig was laughing how I hit a wall in the Bow 80 due to road biking all year and how different mtn biking is....and the fact that he kicked my ass in the race. I know I know even if it was only my 3rd day on a trail, your upper body does not receive the same beating on the road as on a mtn bike - but the only excuse that day is my legs were not there. Told Craig I am getting back to 'my roots' next year while hoping to mtn bike race more. Hope to get out with them Wed afternoon down Upper Stoney. Colin said he was shredding some pow at Rae Glacier the day before. Some nice lines with a 'hot shot 24yr old with dreads' he said.....
Craig was laughing how I hit a wall in the Bow 80 due to road biking all year and how different mtn biking is....and the fact that he kicked my ass in the race. I know I know even if it was only my 3rd day on a trail, your upper body does not receive the same beating on the road as on a mtn bike - but the only excuse that day is my legs were not there. Told Craig I am getting back to 'my roots' next year while hoping to mtn bike race more. Hope to get out with them Wed afternoon down Upper Stoney. Colin said he was shredding some pow at Rae Glacier the day before. Some nice lines with a 'hot shot 24yr old with dreads' he said.....
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Rory's 1st birthday
Cannot believe Rory turned one this week. 1 year ago we got thrown into the most heart pumping experience of our lives, suddenly delivering Rory on our bathroom floor. Little Rory comes roaring into the world then scares us over x-mas with his serious viral infection, no more frightening us bud. :)
A number of friends and kids were over, great to catch up as it had been a while.
A number of friends and kids were over, great to catch up as it had been a while.
Not impressed at first
After a few bites, gobbled Christie's choc/zuchini cupcakes down.
in heaven
being silly with all his 'gear' on
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