Leadville Races

Nutty Chicken with Danish Blue

Making up workouts, as pointed out yesterday, is not recommended. However, some of us are obsessive and can’t sit still until the weekly plan is complete which is why I was up at the crack running down the street again this morning.  Not a problem getting up but when I started to run, the legs revolted. It was dark and weird monkey noises were coming from the zoo. That was enough to put the heebie jeebies in me. Then there was a dog that snuck up from behind the bushes and gave a big fat BARK! That knocked my legs [...]

By |2011-09-01T20:39:55-04:00September 1, 2011|Quick Meals|8 Comments

Leadville 100, Me on BLISS, and Bread Contest

The Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race.  Ever heard of it? From the site… This is it. The race of all races. One hundred miles across the high-altitude, extreme terrain of the Colorado Rockies. Created for only the most determined athletes. Starting at 10,152 feet and climbing to 12,424 feet, you’ll be challenged to catch your breath — while the views try to take it away. It’s an outrageous cycling event that most of us wouldn’t even think of undertaking. But Margaret Thompson, our local Cyclocross Champion is getting out there and will conquer the extreme endurance event. Read more [...]

By |2013-05-07T13:58:31-04:00August 9, 2011|Bread|5 Comments

Bike Fit and Slow Roasted Salmon with Leek Sauce

Bike Fit: Oh! THAT was the problem Ted and I made an appointment with Margaret Thompson, USA Cycling Licensed Level 1 Coach who has won 8 National Championships and 2 silver medals at UCI Master World Championships. She helped perfect our bike fits as well as discussed our goals for cycling. Ted – the triathlete and me-the runner. It was a successful session.  On Ted’s bike, there were just a couple of minor adjustments to his shoe clip angle as well as handle bars and a little tweaking of the saddle.  On my bike, there were more drastic adjustments such [...]

By |2011-06-24T17:33:04-04:00June 24, 2011|Cycling, Fish|2 Comments
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