Race Anecdotes: Running Thoughts at the Cobb Lake
Regretful thoughts sprinkled down. It was a balmy 30F outside as I packed my six water bottles, gear, and bike. I stopped to take a
April 20, 2019
grin & grind it
Race Anecdotes: Imposter syndrome at Boulder Roubaix
It took me writing about the Boulder Roubaix race several times to learn how to correctly spell “Roubaix.” The race comes every two years and
April 12, 2019
Instructions for a Criterium
If instructions for racing a Criterium were like the instructions given in a technical challenge on The Great British Baking Show: Ingredients: One bike One
April 7, 2019
Quick Recap: BRAC’s Women+ Bike Night
Margaret Thatcher once said, “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” This past Sunday, we launched
March 28, 2019
Race Anecdotes: Pulling the Peloton at Front Range Cycling Classic
First race of the season and I’m questioning my fitness and preparedness. I pack the day before, double-checking everything. The Race Director posts on their
March 21, 2019
Quads and Identity
“Did the quads give it away?” I said this at a Barre class last week as I struggled to walk out of the building. The
March 14, 2019
Fast is fun
Competition isn’t for everyone, I know. I often ask myself: Are we born competitive or is it a learned trait? Through my teens and early
March 7, 2019
What FTP really stands for
FTP: Functional Threshold Power or what I like to call, Fuck This Part. I was dreading doing the test, like most people. A few weeks
February 28, 2019
Do I really want to go pro?
I was rereading Amy Charity’s book, “The Wrong Side of Uncomfortable,” and it dawned on me that maybe I don’t want to become a professional
February 21, 2019