My motto is simple- you have to get out to find out. I love to get outside and get moving, the activity is just a consequence of what I'm feeling, the weather and what my friends are doing. I ride mountain, road and cross bikes. I've done 13 Ironman races. I ski alpine, AT and nordic. I SUP and surf, though both pretty poorly. Trail running is a blast, and of course camping is cool. But getting out isn't always about getting outside. Get out of your comfort zone at work and in your personal life. Take on a new project, make a new friend or just try that new restaurant in town that always smells good. Enjoy your life, you've only got one shot and the clock is always ticking.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Intervals hurt!

With the Co. state road race championships coming up this Sunday I figured I should do some top end work to prep. That meant going out on the road bike and hammering myself for short but very painful intervals. Three minutes doesn't seem too long, but it's an eternity when your legs are shouting at you to stop being an idiot and your eyes are crossed. At one point I thought I saw the Devil on the road laughing as I pedaled ugly squares.
After doing the intervals I still had the long uphill grind back home and it wasn't pretty. It reminded me of something Mike Pigg (one of the best triathletes ever) said to me once, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but I was always worried one of those workouts would kill me." Mr. Pigg knew what he was talking about for sure.
Of course I also decided to go for a run before dinner. With such an incredible network of trails literally in my backyard their pull is constant and strong. It was only 45', but after the morning bike session they felt sluggish. That didn't stop me from enjoying running through the trees on a perfect evening.
Courtney at the benches
We finished off the day with a short hike to a cool bench to take in the sunset. We just sat there taking in the sites and sounds. We saw every crow in Summit County, a fox and a few dogs along with their owners. It was a great way to end the day for sure.
A stump with tags of lost and loved pets
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