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Written by melanie
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While I sit on the couch feeling miserable, it is soothing to reminisce the better days of activity, racing and the company of good friends. One of the best parts of racing is travelling to the corners of the Earth visiting friends from different walks of life.
In general, these people all share our love for triathlon. What is great is all the other common interests I have learned and shared this past season. Without further ado, here is my thank you list and shout out to my homestays for 2007....
Cruikshank and pregnant Dana join us for post-Maui bevvies in the hot tub |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 07 January 2008 )
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Written by melanie
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The first cycling training camp of the season went quite well. I actually felt myself getting fitter each day as I piled on about 22 hours of cycling in five days. However, tis the season for social engagements as well. So after my lovely 26 hour week (including swimming but not including 3 hours of plyometrics and a yoga class) I went to Ross's staff party. A 3 am bedtime was not part of the proper training protocol so my post-camp week has been pretty awful......
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Last Updated ( Friday, 04 January 2008 )
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Written by melanie
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Well we got our first dump of snow this past weekend and it was GORGEOUS. Again, Blackberry photos are not good but you will get the picture.
Unfortunately, the snow was followed by warm temperatures and a storm called The Pineapple Express. A wall of water fell from the sky, washing away all of the snow and creating a huge amount of floodwater. Nuts!
Plus we felt an earthquake last week. I got my preparation kit done yesterday 
Well, here is one of the photos.. Read on to see a couple more...
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 22 December 2007 )
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Good Use Of Offseason Time |
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Written by melanie
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Besides some fun parties, I have been using my off season somewhat constructively as well. Number one is the technical mountain biking. In fact, I have done a very good job of scaring the crap out of myself on numerous occasions.
This particular line was worthy of a photo but word to the wise, Blackberry does not make a good camera . I am the yellow streak coming from the top of the rock.
Keep it rubber side down!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 04 December 2007 )
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A recap of the 2007 season... |
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Written by melanie
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Well it is no secret that 2007 was not what I was looking for. A string of poor run splits since Temecula despite a season dedicated to improving my running has indicated some disconnect between training and results. Live and learn. Being a self coached athlete, I was convinced that it would eventually come around but unfortunately, it did not. Hawaii was not my finest performance in an athletic sense but I am certain it was great from a mental perspective. I was positive throughout the entire day despite how I was feeling and I am proud of how deep I dug in to hold onto second place. Truly that was the best I had on that day and even if I am not happy with it, I have to be satisfied with that. I am certain that no one has seen the best of me for an entire season and yet I was second at the World Championships, second overall in the US series, won a national XTERRA championships, won Canadian offroad tri champs and took second in three other XTERRA national stops. Bad season? Hmmm, lets put it all in perspective.
The great thing about this year was the good times I had with my friends all over the United States. I met the most amazing, gracious, witty and fun people in Alabama, Virginia, Colorado, California, Utah, Nevada and Hawaii. Add to that all of the racers I enjoyed pre-riding with, sharing tips with and toeing the start line with and you have a season I can happily recount for years to come. Despite some struggles with my form I still have so much fun doing what I do. XTERRA is the best! I really look forward to this off season to recharge, regroup and refocus….
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 December 2007 )
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