Riding & Falling

The last week has been really good. Excellent days of training on the bike as I prepare for the Intermontane Challenge which gets underway in just a little over 2 weeks. My friend AV was up from Seattle to cheer on some friends at BC Bike race so we got some play days in here. Naturally, I was stoked to take him around the Squamish network and show it off. I had a good bail too right near the end, over the handlebars onto my face (fall #1) because I lost focused from trying to talk and ride at the same time. I know I am a good multi-tasker but NOT on the bike. We also rode to Pemberton and back and despite a few flats, AV was blown away by the landscape. Warm sunny days in the saddle...oh so nice.

My running is coming along too. The annual Comfortably Numb race went well and I think that helped me crest over a fitness hill. I'm seeing now that I can comfortably handle a few hours of running at a time with my lungs, legs and achilles feeling good. I'm back to getting a few of these in a week. I would say things are improving. However, my dog did launch me over the barrier of the hwy the other morning and I took a good bail on the hard cement (fall #2). Thankfully no cars were around. Anyway, it's good to be back in the shoes and out there. The trails are in excellent shape right now. Baffin Island is quickly approaching with i2P so I am happy that my running is getting stronger. Please make sure you check out the website and if you are a teacher or educator, sign your class up to be able to follow the expedition live and take advantage of the amazing education modules that will be available. Our goal is 6000 students so PLEASE, help us spread the word!

And oh yes, fall #3. I did my favorite hill climb the other day from Brackendale up to Red Heather. On the way down, I somehow lost complete focus and before I knew what was happening, I was going to way toooooo fast on the logging road to make the left hand corner. It was either launch over the steep cliff into the trees or lay it out on the gravel. I opted for a full body-bike skid out and the nice picture of my elbow above!!!

They say things come in 3's so let's hope that its!

Adventure Onwards.....