I had on my list to race a trail run. I picked the Pacific Crest 28K as described as a beginner trail run. This was to be my ‘A’ race for the year.
I came in 2nd in my age group! This was a peak … ... Continue
Category: Racing and Reviews
Race Report: Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon (3/31/2019)
Wow. This is the ultimate in a peak experience. The hubby’s smile says it all. This was his 1st olympic triathlon.
I had on my bucket list to enter a race with an ocean swim. This was a perfect choice. The venue was at Anaeho’omalu … ... Continue
Ride Report: Ride the Rim (9/8/2018)
Every year the park service closes 24 miles of the scenic Crater Lake roadway for bicyclist and pedestrians to enjoy without vehicle noise and traffic.
The ride is hosted by Crater Lake National Park and The Discover Klamath Visitor & Convention Bureau. A $10 donation … ... Continue
Race Report: Ironman Arizona (11/20/2016)
I am an Ironman (!) and this is a day I will remember forever. At such a young age as this, I decided to go for the dream. The journey included obstacles to overcome, the arduous amount of training week after week, lots of encouragement, … ... Continue
Ironman Arizona Here I Come
I turned my bike into NW Tri and Bike today with a duffle bag of gear. I am using TriBike Transport to ship my bike with ~27 other bikes from this area. The bike will go by truck to Tempe, AZ where I will pick … ... Continue
Magic
Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
The last training on my road bike had arrived. The next ride on the road bike would be in Arizona. I drove to Fall City to … ... Continue
Something is not right
Something is not right, something is quite wrong, and so, I sing this song.
Miss Clavel
It was a dark and stormy night and I had pain in my belly. The next morning is was not going away. So oft I went to the ER … ... Continue
Race Report: Sunriver Marathon for a Cause (9/4/2016)
Sunriver Resort started the Sunriver Marathon for a Cause event 6 years ago which is a fundraiser to benefit the Central Oregon St. Charles Cancer Services. I would so do this race again.
Ride Report: RAMROD (7/28/2016)
With the Park Service’s 100th birthday, Redmond Cycle Club (RCC) presented the 32nd edition of Ride Around Mount Rainier (RAMROD) in collaboration with Mount Rainier National Park. The ride is capped at 800 riders and entry is by volunteering the year before or lottery. I volunteered … ... Continue
Ride Report: Ride to Sunrise (6/30/2016)
Cycling to Sunrise in Mount Rainier National Park car-free is an epic excursion. The park service allows cyclists to use the road for a few weeks before Sunrise is ready for the masses of visitors. Dates each year are dependent on amount of snow, winter … ... Continue