I'ts Been Awhile

I have not been keeping up with the old blogger in awhile. I took a few weeks of to recuperate and see some of the family. Lots of traveling; the first week, the wife and I spent some time up in PA to visit my family and then we headed to the SC beach for a week and then another week in GA. The first two weeks I spent doing nothing and not eating as well as I should have. Not to mention drinking some much need beer to help me relax, not in large quantities. Last week I put in some serious miles as I felt I needed it to get my fitness back on track. I don't recommend doing a two week vacation and then doing 250 miles the next week, but why not if you feel good:)

When I went to GA, I was fortunate enough to get some coaching in the pool by an ex-Olympic athlete Angel Martino. She has helped me in the past and this time we worked on body position and speed in the water. I feel much more confident and hope a week of training the way I have been shown pays big dividends.

As for the riding, I got to try two new trails in the GA area that I have never ridden. The First was the Hawk Effigy Trail... needless to say it has some good sections and some gnarly sections. Its definitely a good workout but not a whole lot of enjoyment goes on there. The second trail was by far the most fun I have had in years on the old mountain bike. The trail system is called FATS and is located in Augusta, GA. There is about 40 miles of single track and I was told it was built in 2006. Anywho, I rode 25 miles of it and every inch was putting a smile on my face. Its like riding a roller coaster with minimal climbing and lots of downhill. Much like a pump track, you could either launch over everything and scrub your speed or just keep pushing and building your speed. I am glad I brought my Gary Fisher Paragon, its like that course was built for 29er's:) You know what I am talking about!

Thats it for now, I am getting ready for XTERRA EX2...my favorite XTERRA in the XPS. PEACE!!!!










Hanging with my dogs at Myrtle:) (left dog...not mine, too fragile:) Name: Chupey AKA Chupicabra)
(right dog...mine, Name: Jimmy AKA Spazo)