Category Archives: Thoughts

things I have to say, I can’t stop myself.

Article Mention – Big weekend – ;)

High School Buddy Kevin MacKinnon wrote a short article about Lance and mentioned me. Who would have thought Lance would remember me. http://ironman.com/columns/ironmanlife/kevin-mackinnon-looks-back-on-a-former-triathlon-cycling-phenom.#axzz1twxhHfFT

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Wildflower 30th Anniversary

The day before the race was a little surreal. I was up at the lake and Terry Davis brought a bunch of us past winners up on stage to honor our place in the history of the race. We each … Continue reading

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Running race

My first running race in 19 years. My first race in almost that much time that I actually cared about the outcome going into it. The night before I was lying in bed thinking about what it was like to … Continue reading

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San Dimas Stage 3

Was I tired today. When I heard at the start that all you had to make was 20 mins of the 40 min crit to count in the results, I was very pleased. I couldn’t sleep, had to change my … Continue reading

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San Dimas Stage 2

Today we had a 42 mile road race. Short races are harder for me because they’re so fast. I spent all those years training to be a steady state cyclist and so many speed changes wears me out. I didn’t … Continue reading

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San Dimas Stage Race

Yesterday I drove east to San Dimas for the first of three days of bike races. Stage 1 was a 3.8 mile hill climb time trial. I warmed up on the kwaz trainer for almost an hour before my start. … Continue reading

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The English Beat!

A group of 6 us went to see The English Beat Tonight! They were playing at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hill. It was great. The crowd was pretty funny. All the same people who would have been there 25-30 … Continue reading

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Getting Wet

I’ve finally been swimming enough! I’m now at the point where I don’t just get in the pool. I wander around on the pool deck for a while before talking myself into getting in the pool. It’s fun to have … Continue reading

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Heading Back To SoCal

Packing everything up today, and getting ready for another long day in the car. I’ve done more long drives this year than any year in my life. I used to dread them. I find them quite easy now. I just … Continue reading

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Racing To Your Potential

One of the things that separates people who perform to their potential from those who don’t, is knowing the difference between the lazy feeling and the over tired feeling. The difference between lazy and exhausted isn’t so difficult, but slightly … Continue reading

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