Getting caught up with Dave and Lisa’s training

It seems like forever since I have posted our training, but here goes…
After Seattle with Andy and Jeni, Lisa was “off her feet” because of her hand… it wasn’t healing up as well as it should have, and she was sent to a hand specialist, who promptly recommended surgery for the following Monday. That weekend [...]

wing suit BASE jumping videeo

Dave emailed a link to one wing suit video. Here’s another.
Expect a lot of dead BASE jumpers as the popularity of the “flying squirrel” suit grows.

poor, poor Andy

Life is tough in the Caribbean.

Up where the REAL MEN train it looks more like this.
Actually, my exercise program has been pretty boring. Getting out on the bike every day. Adding the occasional stair climb carrying the bike for variety.
Ski season is upon me, though. Wax on.

Cruizin

Hello cruise fans.  Well as Dave outlined in his last blog, we had a great time in Seattle and as always, training as a team is the best.  Here’s a picture from the Hyatt hotel where we stayed looking at Mt Reiner.
After Seattle, I traveled to Vegas for two days of seminars.  I stayed [...]

paddle training next year?

VERY EXCITING NEWS. Putting the exact date on the calendar makes it seem closer.
When planning next summer … think on this:
No doubt we will put together a paddling trip sometime next year. To practice entry, exit, transition. Do some 2-3hr sessions. Mock the race.
Tahoe is kayak. I’m happy we are not in canoe [...]

New Members, and lots of COOL new info!

This past week has been busy, and a bit disconcerting, as my regular “training partner” has had her arm in a cast, and has been out of training.
I got in a couple of good workouts last week, including a 2:15 hour bike-run-bike, a 4.5 mile run, a 4 mile run, and in-gym conditioning session with [...]

new FART – Mike Kloser

I recommend we recruit a guy named Mike Kloser for the FARTS.
At age-47, he’s a little green. But I could bring him up to speed, I think.
We’d have to convince him to jump from his current team …

AB: Is this the year we’ll see someone finally knock off Nike?
DM: As long as Mike Kloser [...]

gear – Dirty Girl Gaiters

The cool chicks are wearing light-weight $13 Dirty Girl Gaiters.
From the Happy Feet blog:
Gaiters are an important for trail runners, and for that matter, hikers, adventure racers, and even walkers. They cover the top of the shoe and prevent debris from going inside the shoe. It is this debris, between the shoe and sock, [...]

Jeni – training

Hi everyone,
I continue to be envious of all of you, because you seem to be managing to get much more workout in than me, and much more variety too! Good for you! me on the other hand, continue to get pulled away by my work obligations and/or neuroses….
Last week I logged 4hr 45 min total [...]

Rick at 50

For the good of the team I headed up to the mountains to do some altitude training. (Coincidentally the Banff Mountain Film Festival was happening.)
My bike in the shop, my health at risk, I could only Jike.
Mostly I ran with 10-15lb pack up or around Tunnel Mountain. Did at least 1hr each day.
On my [...]