Boulder Multisport

Oceanside…A sea of surprises

2009-04-06T16:46:00.003-06:00

The first race of the season (California 70.3) is now in the books. What a surprise! The week before the race I was trying to decide at what point I would pull out of the race (end of the bike leg or end of the first lap of the run?). I was also trying to determine if it is better to DNS or DNF. Both have the element of quitting, it’s just a matter of at what point that happens, right? My

A quickie

2009-03-01T07:42:00.002-07:00

Just a quick post on the world of J-Rod...It has been a busy couple of months and the trend will carry me into April. That's a good thing considering the economic climate. Although I am very secure in my job, it's never easy hearing about friends losing theirs and just last week Megan asked if I still had a job (I think she had Kit Kitridge on the brain - but nevertheless, do you want your kid

Feedback teaming up with Panache

2009-02-06T14:46:00.003-07:00

Feedback Sports Road Cycling team will be teaming up with Panache Cyclewear for the 2009 season. We continue to enjoy generous support from our sponsors and are excited about the addition of Specialized. With Feedback Sports changing corporate colors to red/black, it only made sense for the road cycling team to do so as well, which fits well with the Specialized colors. The change in color also

St. George pictures

2008-11-19T09:04:00.013-07:00

The early going.Finding a rhythm.Splashing through the puddles.Approach to the finish.The finish!

A note from a friend in a deep red state

2008-11-04T09:56:00.000-07:00

walker -imagine how great it will be to one day tell your kids about where you stood in this election - how you felt, and what you believed in. this beloved country has given us but a handful of truly great leaders, and we are about to witness its next great contribution. this man is a phenom - the stuff that rushmore's are made of. washington, jefferson, lincoln, teddy, fdr - these guys all

2008-11-03T16:40:00.000-07:00

It’s time to cast your vote (if you haven’t done so already). Both candidates have stated clearly that this is an election for change. I think the choice is clear, especially if you believe the country is in desperate need of change. I voted last week like almost one third of Colorado. I voted for someone and not against someone. That is the first time I have done that since being able to

Losing all your marbles

2008-10-07T17:38:00.006-06:00

Before embarking on my first marathon training program, I asked the question, "I have never run more than four miles before, how will I be able to run 26? In one day?" The answer was complete cheese and went something like this..."I'll give you a bag of 26 marbles and after each mile you throw out one marble. When you cross the finish line look down in your bag and you will see you just lost all

2:59

2008-10-04T10:39:00.000-06:00

Enough said.

Changing winds

2008-09-10T08:34:00.007-06:00

Fall is beginning to whisper in my ear and in previous years, I dread that cold whisper. Not surprising since I have lived in Houston and So Cal for over 25 years absorbing the warmth and sunshine deep into my flesh. As a result, my motivation for braving the cold is usually absent during fall/winter which causes me to struggle in early season races. Last year was the exception when I struggled

Republicans in a nutshell...

2008-09-05T19:46:00.001-06:00

Thoughts from a 56 mile ride during the 5430 Long Course

2008-08-12T08:28:00.003-06:00

- Should I be hurting on the bike this soon (less than a mile into the race)? Better back off.- Crap, speed up, you just got passed by a girl. At least, she rides for Toyota-United. Still gotta pass her back though.- I need a new saddle.- That dude has four water bottles on his $6K carbon bike! WTF? There are six aid stations on this bike course. Idiot!- Was that Steve running on Jay Rd? Maybe I

When racing turns to finishing

2008-08-11T10:56:00.002-06:00

There two groups of people that compete in triathlons. On one hand you have people that do it to challenge themselves, to basically finish the race. On the other hand, you have people that compete not only to challenge themselves, but also challenge others. In other words, they race.I have been in the second group for a few years now. When I show up at a race, I intend to do just that, race.

The professional age grouper

2008-08-05T10:29:00.003-06:00

Every town has the professional age grouper. The professional age grouper is not a professional turned age grouper, but instead it is the average Joe that trains like a professional only to scrape the top ten in their age group. I happen to have one of these so called professionals at my work (this person also happens to compete in my age group). I am trying not to be too bitter about them

Boulder Peak Triathlon 2008

2008-07-21T10:17:00.003-06:00

My build up to the Peak had been going good. Not great, but good. Swimming had been a little spotty since Florida ½ IM, but I was beginning to find my stroke and also riding into form on the bike. Running was also good, but not great.Bike racing the two weekends before the Peak would be on tap to really build my speed going into the Peak. Niwot was the first of three bike races on menu and as

Taking the country by storm

2008-07-01T13:40:00.006-06:00

Thanks to people like you, my campaign has finally gained some traction and together we are generating a buzz across the country. Get the full story from News3Online.com

Need a loan?

2008-06-09T07:58:00.003-06:00

You think gas prices are high now?

Disney (and 70.3), TTs, crits, politics and more

2008-06-05T09:48:00.025-06:00

I am due for some updates. Let's see, there was Florida 70.3, Disney World, road racing, politics, and a whole lot more. I won’t hit all these topics in this post but I do plan to cover it all over the next week or so. So sit tight.City Park My first crit of the year turned out to be a crash filled race with no less than 5-6 separate incidents. Anytime you mix 80 egos with super high octane

Puppies, politics, bronchitis and racing

2008-04-25T07:56:00.008-06:00

I finally gave in. The kids and Carey worked me over pretty good and now we have a three month old puppy named Otis. I can’t complain. Seeing the kids completely enamored by the pup is worth cleaning up his piss and shit.Speaking of piss and shit, Clinton scored a victory in Penn. Tuesday, however at what cost? Obama still has more delegates, more votes, more states, and a hell of a lot more

Picking up the pieces

2008-04-01T15:22:00.007-06:00

After having been away from home for a week and a half (seems longer), I am finally back where I belong. While Redlands is especially nice this time of year, there truly is no place like home. I officially kicked off the race season in San Dimas this past weekend. This race in my mind was listed as one of my priority races. I knew the course from last year and had already written my victory

Spring-ing into action

2008-03-08T20:11:00.001-07:00

Spring is almost here and with it the race season. In fact the road race season officially kicked off today in Fort Collins, but without me. Right now, my focus is later in March for the San Dimas Stage Race. Yep, it's the same race where I was throttled in the road race. I am intent on not letting that happen again. But first, I must focus on the hills since the stage one is a time trial up

Out of many we are one

2008-02-14T00:13:00.002-07:00

Triathletes for Obama

2008-02-09T07:11:00.000-07:00

It's not often in an election I feel inspired and genuine hope for our country. This election has been different. Our country is need change and we are the catalyst for that change. Our country needs new direction and new leadership. We are ready for a new beginning. Although Super Tuesday was my chance to let my voice be heard, there are still many states that have not spoken. I reach out to

I once caught a fish this big...

2007-06-14T21:58:00.001-06:00

Attempts to dig my way to work failed

2006-12-21T15:34:00.000-07:00

Equipped with nothing more than a laptop, boxlite, and shovel.Makeshift office (JeffCo Airport)Early in the AM.Holden and Sidney trekking through the snow to get to the swing set.

Professionals are Born Here

2006-08-15T08:16:00.000-06:00

First, I want to send a shout out to the 5430 Series race organizers Barry and Jodee Siff. Barry and Jodee have done a phenomenal job in putting on these races. If you competed in any of the 5430 series, I encourage you to send them an email to let them know how great the races were. While my days as an athlete in this sport are numbered, I plan to volunteer at as