Tales, trails and tails of a corporate drop-out
The rest is a bit anti-climatic. Gun goes and we head out on a blistering downhill. Highlight #1…about 2.5 miles in a front-runner has just pulled off to the right and is blowing out his last three meals. Poor guy. One more guy to beat. We need to step back several days to Labor Day … Read moreSept 15
Half a week late…..let’s see; week end 9/11/10 = ~~~ Roughly 30 bike on East side around Sabino Canyon. Call me one wheel—forgot a wheel and had to run back and pick up a wheel—missed the group. Drat. Great group breakfast though—good company. Toss in a couple commutes and a social weekend ride and we … Read moreSept 15
Quietly waiting for my shuttle to be called I tried in vain to ignore the (stereotypically) NY jewish lady in near scream mode to her relative on the phone. “yes, I know–I had a great time in the city honey; thanks so much. I hope you guys had a good time as well. I love … Read moreSept 4
It had been several weeks since my last trot through the nearby desert trails. While most of my related activity is in the company of the most meaningful group of men I’ve ever known; I put high value in my solo days. They add to ability to reset, reflect, walk through different components of the … Read moreSept 2 – Sweetwater Turtles
Added up for the week 8/21>>28 = 80 on the bike–90% at moderate effort 7.5 hrs on the feet; 90% not at effort. Just slogging through. A few of the miles at effort. Travel baked in which had some impact on perceived effort as well as diet and sleep. Broken down = a solid effort; … Read moreSept 2 (2010)