So my coach Neal Henderson recently informed me that time off is over. “Training starts now,” he said. So I’m letting my breakfast digest before I head over to Flatiron Athletic Club to sign up and get started on the off-the-bike portion of my training. Just a very easy, “welcome back to lifting,” day of weights.
My first cyclocross race last Saturday owned me. It was Boulder Racing’s September 29th race. My hands have some gnarly blisters (note to self - get better gloves) and I feel like I was tossed in a paint mixer for an hour. It was nice to get the first one out of the way though. Neal reminded me that I’m not trying to be the best cyclocrosser (if that’s a word) and that I’m not really going to do any training to help my performance at the races. So I’ll just expect to go in and get owned on a weekly basis. At least I can leg press more than the guy next to me.
Recently I’ve gotten more into chill electronic music. Here’s a couple albums that can help mellow you out. Royksopp - Melody AM, Thievery Corporation - The Richest Man in Babylon, and Air - Moon Safari. I’m just listening to the Thievery album for the first time now, but so far, so good. Check out the link at the bottom if you want to have a listen. Thanks for the comments too, I read ‘em.
Finally settled into my place. Damn this song is good by the way. Here’s a photo of Collin spraying an agro squirrel out of a tree that pretty much sums up how great Boulder is. I think the neighbor is calling PETA now…home sweet home.
Until next time, don’t let the squirrel keep you down.
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Now playing: Thievery Corporation - Facing East
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