Reduce the risk of bruising...

Hey everyone,

Well, the weather is turning for the worst here in ole SK. but times are busy. I have started my Muay Thai training, with a chipped tooth, bloody lip, and bruised shins...but I love it!!! I train for 5hrs a week and it's , anaerobic so it's a lot different from cycling training. I have also started teaching spin class at the local gym three times a week. So, I feel pretty good with my training this year so far.

My goals are to compete in the western Canadian marathon series. I just have to see how far the money goes. It costs so much to travel. To get to one of those races it's like a 10hr drive to the nearest one and get my coaching levels. I really want to create a cycling program for inner city kids. Things are mellowing out, finally!

Cheers!

Mel

illtastic!!!

I woke up at 5:00pm today. Man, I feel like crap. Tried riding to work...Mistake, I think I just made myself sicker! Anyway, taking another day off tomorrow to rest up.

Check out my latest results. I finished mid-pack in a "way harder ride than last year" course. I managed 7 laps and climbed over 10,000ft in a 8hr enduro race. I finished 14th out of 30 something. Top finisher had 9 laps; so we were all close, it was up to who could hold a killer pace for the whole thing. I went up by myself and supported myself between laps. It was awesome. I might try doing that next year at the 24hrs of adrenalin. I will just tell the officials that my "pit crew" went to get something to eat.

http://xc8.ca/results/xc8results2008.html

My new Jabber is in the shop and being built. Hopefully, I can get it out this weekend. Will take pic's.

Cheers!

Mr. Rogers in da house!!!

Look familiar? This is how I feel; and it's totally not me! I am used to teaching older children and being able to have mature conversations. My conversations sound like this, "Okay class who can tell what book gives us information about the province of Saskatchewan?" Here are the range of answers that I get:

1. Mr. S you can find that information in a encyclopedia.
2. Mr. S, did you know my cousins feet are this big (holds up a fist)!
3. Mr.S, look at my capital D, isn't it pretty?

Oh man, this grade level is a change of pace. But I have this weekend to look forward to a nice 8hr race. Will let you know how things go.

Cheers!

Finally provincial champ!!!

Hey everyone! I finally reached my goal of winning a provincial series. I ended up with 2 first place finishes and 2 second place finishes. I had my last race this past Sunday and ended up second. I actually thought that I was first, but I guess that first crash allowed another guy to get ahead of me.

I have cyclocross and another enduro race comming up. Also, I am going to get a good rest this winter from real cycling training and cross train with mma conditioning.

"Ebryone keep your rubber sid dun, and remember...I like you. Very Much!"

The Lull begins!

Hey everyone, the racing year is coming to a close and other parts of life are picking up. Such as school and work begin soon. I will have to contact my intern to get him aquainted for the upcoming internship. Also, I am creating a "core fitness" program, because I am very disappointed in the fact that my city is quoted as the "fattest" in Canada. As an educator and ambassador for the future, I believe that I have to do my darness to make sure that the future is healthy mentally and physically. I have a workshop this weekend that I am going to make a agility program for my school.

Thus, it's 2 weeks till the rat race! Boo!!!!

More pic's to come!!!

Pic's from the 2008 World Solo's..more to come!!!