Check out this page I just posted, featuring some members of the Thursday Night Ride Group, including myself. I created it on the website http://www.elfyourself.com, and the results are absolutely hilarious. The stars of the show are Ronnie, Ross, myself, and Larry. If only we could replicate these moves on our bikes!

There’s a nor’easter headed for the East Coast, but I’m safely tucked away here, doing winter training “stuff.” Yesterday, I blacked out for the second day in a row. I came home, and the next thing I knew, it was 8 in the evening. I quickly did an hour of Tae Bo and then spun…

It’s snowing out East, and the rowing records are being shattered here in the West (shoutout to ROAR and ROGUE!) while I sit here, dreaming of next season. Today is a rest day, and I’ve spent the evening preparing my plan of attack for next year’s season. I was supposed to do chores but fell…

Yesterday, I went for a road ride out to Turah and back. Initially, I had planned to go to Clinton and back, but as I rolled out of town, I realized I might cut the ride short from my previous plan of 3 hours to 2 or even 1. My CamelBak nozzle accidentally got exposed…

Good morning from my apartment, where I find myself running late again, probably because I was updating my 2007 training log. So, I guess I’ll have to skip my emails and other morning routines and cut this blog post short. I’ll try to update everyone more if I catch a break sometime today. Isn’t it…

This frosty morning in Missoula finds me gearing up for a recovery ride. The roads are inviting, and with the right layers, it’s bound to be a good one. Yesterday’s ride wasn’t just for the sake of it; it was a journey to the Freezer Burn Half Marathon. After an 18-mile spin out to Frenchtown…

I’m off to bed. Has anyone been to Woot.com? It’s a site with incredible deals, one day at a time. Sometimes, they have “Woot-offs” like today, where they post an item until it sells out. People buy it to see what’s next in line. The other day, I received my Woot from a Sunday morning…

The weather is good enough to feel like spring.  It is raining outside and the air is warm.

Good morning. Are we getting more snow? According to the news, we are. The ground in Missoula has been white and frozen for 11 days without a warm-up. For me, this is not welcome, and I was not ready for winter as it was. It’s these conditions that have made running, training for a half…

Last weekend’s tele ski trips left me with a souvenir – blisters on my heel. But there’s no rest for the weary, as I gear up for the Freezer Burn Half Marathon just a week and a half away. Sitting here, I gaze at my bikes with a mix of love and longing. I miss…

I just put in workout #2 in preparation for the Freezer Burn Half Marathon in two weeks. But not before a cup of Big Ring Coffee by 53X11 a local company (visit the web site). I won this coffee at the State Cyclocross Championship. This is good coffee folks and given my form tonight it…

Good morning! It’s back to work, and I’m wrestling with the urge to pick up the phone and declare, “I quit! I’ve decided not to work anymore; instead, I’m just going to exist.” Ah, Mondays… they can be so brutal. Maybe that’s why I’m feeling a bit off-kilter today. This morning, I was tending to…

Terrain Distance (approx): 7.6 milesClimbing Distance: 3,600 feetHighest Altitude: 9,800 feetTrip Time: 6.1 hoursDifficulty: 3-mile hike, windy and harsh on top, easy glades coming down but shortMaps: Google Map, Topo Map, Google EarthPhoto: Picasa Album, Slideshow, Video Hello from “City Brew” in Missoula. I have just posted the photos from yesterday’s ski trip to Trapper…

I’m thrilled to share that my mom has recognized my passion for photography and has sent one of my photos to her local weatherman. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that my work will be appreciated by a larger audience, and I’m grateful for her support in showcasing my hobby in this unique way. Hi…

Terrain Distance (approx): 9 milesClimbing Distance: 2,823 feetHighest Altitude: 8,694 feetTrip Time: 5.4 hoursDifficulty: Easy skin up, last 2 miles very technical coming downMaps: Google Map, Topo Map Hello from ‘City Brew’ in Missoula. I have just uploaded some pictures from yesterday’s trip up Carlton Ridge. The first tele-ski of the season was on Thanksgiving.…

Tonight I started training for my first half marathon. I am planning on running in the Freezer Burn in three weeks. Tonight I ran 3 miles up the Mount Sentinel Fore Road in our new blanket of snow. There were others before me but no ground to be found. I felt good physically but the…

The final standings (link here) are out for the 2007 MBRA Cross Series. I finished out my season with three 3rd place finishes, including the State Championship (see photo to the right). I ended up in 2nd place for the series! 🙂 So, that’s it! I am thankful for a great season of cycling. At…