Recovering Well 02/23/09
All week long, I was amazed at how good I felt. My legs were a little sluggish when running, but there was no pain or soreness. What a difference it makes to run on trails as opposed to the road!
We joined the usual Saturday morning crew this weekend for a 50-mile ride on the tandem. It w
Pemberton 50K Race Report 02/15/09
Friday Paul and I each took half days at work and were on the road by mid-afternoon. We took our time getting to Fountain Hills, stopping in Phoenix for an early dinner at Picazzo's and some trail shoe shopping at REI.
When looking for lodging for this race, I discovered that th
Ready or Not! 02/13/09
Our bags are packed and we're about to hop in the car for the 2.5-hour drive up to Fountain Hills...with a stop along the way at Picazzo's, of course, for some gluten-free pizza.
Over one week ago, the forecast was calling for rain all weekend and I've been checking the for
Happy Anniversary to Me 02/11/09
Saturday is Valentine's Day, but this Hallmark holiday will be third on my list of reasons to celebrate that day. Firstly, if all goes well, I will make the leap from marathoner to ultramarathoner at the Pemberton 50K. Although, in reality, I'm sure it will be more of a shuffle than a leap
One Week To Go 02/08/09
On Saturday morning, Paul and I dusted off the tandem for a ride up to Dove Mountain with the Saturday group. Despite a chilly start (in the low 40's) and an ominous forecast, it turned into a beautiful day for 50 miles of riding.
My Sunday morning plan included 8 miles at the SAR So