Thursday, May 16, 2013
Ridgeline Rampage
Just a quick blurb because it is relevant. I finished the 2013 Ridgeline Rampage in 5h and 11m. It was a small improvement from last year, time wise. However, the mental and physical preparation was evident. I was not nearly as tired nor mentally beat down after I crossed the finish line. I consider this race "relevant" because it was this race in 2012 that produced the confidence needed to mentally push through challenges (i.e., CTR!). That is worth another blog, but you can complete what you put your mind to.
8 Days
We are 8 days away from our first pre-season bkepacking ride. A lot came to mind this evening as I spent 3 hours trying to get my sprinkler system working! :) Joys of home ownership. Nonetheless, Brian and I are leaving 5/25/13 for Breckenridge via the Colorado Trail, starting at the Waterton Canyon trailhead. Our plan is to get to Breck AFAP (as fast as possible) and then return home via Gold Hill and the Tarryall detour. CTR practice baby! I have a few things I need to buy and a few things I need to rig up. Anyway, getting excited. I will activate my SPOT this weekend and post that webpage link so you can watch our progress. Woo-hoo!!
Friday, May 10, 2013
Battle of the Bear
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| Surprise! Hence the face. |
It was the Battle of the Bear. In this case, the "Bear" was my poor preparation. When the demands of racing ~60 miles on a mountain are not carefully planned for and met, expect some difficulties. However, it is human nature become complacent and that is what happened to me. Lesson learned!
To be continued...
Photo(s) courtesy of Mountain Moon Photography
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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