Monthly Archives: July 2010

Heavy rain today this am.  Turk went for a run in it, at least no thunder.  The rain cleared an hour before my race and the course was dry so we gave ‘er a go.  I did put on my … Continue reading →

Fun circuit race today.  Lake Front venue in eastern Milwaukee.  2 short climbs, 4.5 miles, scheduled for 10 laps, we ended up doing 9.  We lined up on time at 9am, then stood at the start finish for 30 minutes … Continue reading →

Well, I definitely have a cold.  Really just in my head.  Slight sore throat, eyes watering, congested sinuses.  No fever or cough so OK to race. Much cooler – highs in low 80′s, but very humid so really a wash … Continue reading →

Back into the game today. Not sure what to expect after yesterday’s day of rest.  My motivation is low and my desire to suffer is even lower, so I sat on the back and simply went round and round.  Not … Continue reading →

I decided that I was too fatigued and my legs to sore and it was time for a day off.  Alot of reading, alot of napping.  I didn’t miss a good meal though!  Nice Italian across the street from the … Continue reading →

Tough course for me today.  50 starters, I placed 20th.  I was happy that I lasted the whole race.  Nasty little 200m climb each lap.  Fortunately I didn’t have to pedal for a half lap over the top so I … Continue reading →

They say you should listen to your body.  I’m not so sure about that anymore.  I set my alarm for 9am today since breakfast closed at 930 and I had to leave around noon.  As usual during this trip I … Continue reading →

I forgot to mention the highlight (?lowlight?) of yesterday.  I’ve noticed a noise and clunk in the front end of the S3 recently.   Before the Soldier Field crit I tightened the headset and felt a snap.  The fork seemed … Continue reading →

Quick update tonight.  It’s nearly midnight and I’m pretty tired. My original plan today was to leave Ara’s and “move” to a hotel in Kenosha, WI after doing the Lake Geneva, WI races.  The rest of the venues, save 1, … Continue reading →

Today’s plan was to race the Master’s race and if that went OK, skip the 3′s.  If dropped in Masters drop out and race the 3′s. A little mixup this am.  The route to the race couldn’t have been more … Continue reading →