tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103033742009-07-15T23:56:36.570-05:00an online journal of my racing, training, and other journeys during weekendscathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908955461413271265noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10303374.post-9373035017402830132009-07-15T06:34:00.005-05:002009-07-15T22:05:26.481-05:00

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Lao TsuOK, it's just going to be 50 miles, but that single step thing still holds true. I've been working towards this event for awhile now and feel strangely ready for it. Not that I should be surprised - Matt is awesome and he knows what he's doing. Sure, I may have looked with wide eyes at the time and mileage I was putting in (my

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if you want epic, look no further. this race is a beast. it starts in gorgeous banff, alberta and finishes just yonder - in antelope wells, new mexico (right on the mexico/us border). once completed, athletes will have ridden nearly 3000 miles and climbed the equivalent of almost 3 mount everests.who would want to do such a thing? actually, many people... last year, fellow southern adventure

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thankfully i haven't been "doored" but have had some close calls. Dooring is when a person in a car opens a car door into or in front of a cyclist. I guess it might be more of a problem in chicago, where they actually have an awareness campaign going on. i ran across this nice poster recently when i was browsing for design inspiration...this post has been sitting in my blogger "almost ready to

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unfortunately, it's still gnat season in the south. (does it ever end?)

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every year, madness converges upon downtown chattanooga for 9 sweaty, loud, drunken days. i biked down a few nights to help out with Outdoor Chattanooga's Bike Valet (free bike parking right outside the gates!), sneaking in on occasion to catch some of the groups on the smaller stages (in particular, Bluetastic Fangrass, Alejandro Escovedo and Jennifer Daniels were awesome!).there is also the

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(from the press release:)Locally-owned specialty outdoor retailer Rock/Creek today announces a $5,000 donation for The Boonies, the latest in a string of donations stemming from the Rock/Creek Trail Series. The Boonies will use the money to help run future events as well as secure access to single track trails. These funds came from last Saturday morning's third annual Scenic City Trail Marathon

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it's going to be an incredible run!!

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Now that the countdown to Tahoe gets closer, it's time to indulge in some longer runs. Up till now, I've done a few 2.5-3 hr runs with my ankle reacting favorably. Fingers crossed it would go the distance in the marathon. A little about the race... This is the 3rd year we've held it, although it was in a different location the first year (Possum Creek Gorge segment of the Cumberland Trail -

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oh no, not me... that would be crazy talk! but some folks HAVE done just this and a wonderful documentary was made on it, which will be premiering next Wednesday here in Chatt.AEC cordially invites you to the Chattanooga premiere of Running the Sahara, a feature length documentary directed by Academy Award winner James Moll and executive produced and narrated by Matt Damon.Enjoy a welcome

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my awesome coach matt (coachingendurance.com) made this. if you aren't a runner yet, you will want to be after watching this!UltraRunning from Matt Hart on Vimeo.

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as in my little pinky toe[nail]...went bu-bye! i think the initial aggravation happened during a run last week, but saturday's mudfest at DSG (report coming, i promise!), entailing 3+ hours of slogging through the mud while carrying my bike, is what did it in. oh, and the 2:45hr run the next day just confirmed it all.. every step around raccoon, with what felt like an ice pick in my lil toe. OUCH

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ok, so i'm not much of a triathlete (although i indulge in the on/off road multisport event on occasion), but when i caught wind of the Tri-Gators doing a new kit order, I had to be in on it. I can't wait to be sporting this!! And yes, I will be proudly wearing it in Volunteer country :)

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ghost bikes are pretty cool memorials to honor cyclists that have been killed on the road. one has been built, painted, and placed on ashland terrace in honor of david. this is the first installed in chattanooga; let's hope it is the last. thanks to gina for the pic. i haven't seen it yet, mostly because i don't think i can drive by the site and keep it together.

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Photo by Wes Schultzmore here great channel 9 coverage here

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yesterday was unique. it began with a joyous occasion: attending the wedding of my old adventure racing teammate Daniel. it was great to get the crew together and catch up... we look pretty good clean :-)hunter, me, daniel, tonyi left the celebration early to head back to chattanooga to celebrate the life of a dear friend, David Meek. david was killed on friday while bike commuting to work. it's

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after xrays, bone scans and mri's, the dr has given me the thumbs up to start running again! yeah! i started with a 30 min run, then a 45, and joyfully joined the wednesday night trail running crew for a slow 60 minutes this week. it's tough to make yourself take it this easy, but the last thing i want to do is get reinjured and sit out longer. the ankles definitely do not feel 100%, but I'm

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craig walker put together a great video from the Cross-A-Nooga weekend. looks like i made the final cut!

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Sure, normally we do run on trails. But sometimes we see that peak in the distance and just have to see the view from atop. Going off trail poses a big risk though - will you be able to remember which direction you came from? I'll be organizing a series of navigation clinics throughout the year, with the first coming up on Tuesday March 3, 6:30 pm, at the Downtown YMCA. This classroom clinic will

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eyeprojector treated itself to a new camera lens at the end of '08, and with the hecticness of the new year, the cross race was the first chance i've had to play with it. so far i am loving it! (Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS). a few shots are below...

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the great thing about being a multisport athlete is that when you can't do one thing, there's always something else. right now, my ankles are making me gimpy. i must have done something at the lookout mtn 10k nearly 5 weeks ago. i did rest, but then did something silly (like running 15 miles in a new pair of shoes never tested on the trail) and have been suffering from what is likely an overuse

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one of my fav quotes is "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." by Henry David Thoreau. i've tried to follow this advice with my adventures in life, but one person who has truly done this was Rob Gauntlett. i met rob last year during an incredible journey he was taking with his best friend John Hooper. the two traveled under their own power from the

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One year ended and another began with 3 days of cycling (I must have tweaked my ankle during the Lookout 10k, as it's been hurting while running ever since... so Matt says no running for a bit.) The 31st & 1st was FRIGID. (although my legs were toasty with my rockin new hincapie bib tights. merry christmas to me!) During Thursday's 3rd annual Frosty Challenge, we even had to dodge a section of

cathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908955461413271265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10303374.post-33713942993631760042008-12-18T23:41:00.003-05:002008-12-19T00:05:26.686-05:00

well, not an official caving outing, but we were in one so that counts, right?! granted i was in new running tights and vest (not the onesie official suits my crazy friend e.bee sports) so i wasn't eager to slide through the tight spots, but i did get sufficiently muddy and had a ton of fun.the caves - or really cave, as i believe it was one long one with a few entrances - was on top of montlake

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sunset at lafayette blue springs, floridaour journey beginsover thanksgiving weekend, i joined some friends (well, 1 friend and 3 strangers-aka-soon-to-be-new-friends) on a canoe camping trip way down upon the suwannee river. the next 3 days were spent driving (we started in TN afterall), telling stories, and of course a whole lotta paddling. in all, it was one of the best weekends i can remember

cathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908955461413271265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10303374.post-49712631170316810402008-11-25T14:35:00.002-05:002008-11-25T14:37:52.840-05:00

from frazz:always remember your headlamp.maybe santa will bring new bike lights....

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