Tag Archives: cycling

Bikenfest 200k (124 miles)

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

124 miles is a lot of ground to cover. To do it on a bike, in the rain and against the wind takes even longer. On Saturday I conquered that distance and the weather at the Bikenfest 200k Brevet. Several … Continue reading →

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Editor’s Note: A list.

Posted on September 13, 2009 by

1. My foot is currently suffering from a bad case of metatarsalgia* *metatarsalgia being a stupidly long word for sore foot disease. If you want to get technical about it, metatarsalgia is “a common overuse injury described as pain in … Continue reading →

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Letter to my watch

Posted on July 5, 2009 by

Dear Phil, (My Garmin Forerunner 405), Did you know, Phil, that we’ve been together for more than a year? I remember the first day I saw you. So strapping. So strong. So smart. It seemed like a perfect match. But … Continue reading →

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Bad Pre-Marathon Prep: Getting hit by a car.

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

One of the things I didn’t plan on doing this week was getting hit by a car. I guess that goes to show you can train for months and months for the Eugene Marathon. With less than two weeks to … Continue reading →

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