Friday, June 26, 2009

Summertime!!!


How are things? Me not too bad, I am on the mend and training is back in order. This summer is dedicated to maintaining trails and promoting racing and cycling in the area. We have IMBA this month to do some trailbuilding workshops within our little city of Saskatoon, SK.-it's awesome! http://go.imba.com/site/Calendar/1343406021?view=Detail&id=104721 I can't believe how long it's taking to heal properly, I can't stand it when the weather is so good!-(((


I usually peak for the summer seasons, but with the injury it has delayed my progress. Thus, I will focus on some endurance events at the end of summer as well as cyclocross season.


Also, my wife and I just added another member to the family! It's another mini schnauzer, we pick him up on the 17th. Here's a pic of our current little guy Ronin.


Cheers,

Mel

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Ripped!!!


Hey everyone!


As you know it is playoff hockey here in Canada, and the games are exciting! I'm so excited, I decided to play net one game and get injured... I ripped my hamstring, trying to do a split like maneuver to stop the puck from going in the net. I made the save, I guess that is what counts. I will be out for a few months. Sucks big time!
Will let you know how the healing process goes!
Cheers,
Mel

Friday, April 24, 2009

Long awaited!!!

Hey everyone,

I know that it has been an extremely long time since, I have last written. I have been busy with my Master's project-I get to create a classroom based on outdoor education. Check out the article in our city's newspaper.

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/Health/justice+program+makes+world+classroom/1524680/story.html

Thus, my summer will be very occupied with creating a curriculum to be put in use for the upcoming year.

I am still riding and training but not nearly in good of shape as I was last year. So, time to get goin!

Later,
Mel

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Happy New Year!


Hey everyone,


I know I am a little late with the above title, but better late than never! We here in good ole Saskatchewan have just recorded the record for longest cold spell in our provinces history! Over 3 weeks long! The temps ranged from a high of -30 degrees Celcius to -50 degrees Celcius! It was brutal! I cannot wait until some nice weather (Darn you Brian Archer sweating hard in December!-))


I started my Master's program this past Thursday and it has been 10 years since my last university class; it sure is nice to read some really interesting papers and a nice change of pace from Gr. 3/4 conversations.


I hope your warmer than I am...Later.