My 8year old son is becoming a pretty good skier. Today at Eldora after a couple of runs down the Corona mogul line I suggested doing the Jolly Jug Glades, at the top of Challenge Mtn. I thought we just do the top section, which is mellow for the most part. I thought this would […]
Category Archives: Misc
Great article about Svein Tuft, Garmin-Slipstream
I’ve heard about Svein Tuft a little bit recently, mostly that he is a new addition to Garmin team. The NY Times wrote a great article about him. A must read. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/08/sports/othersports/08cycling.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&ref=sports
Hike at Golden Gate Canyon State Park
The kids went to grandma and grandpas for the night so the wife and did a nice hike in the park. It got a little cool, but overall had a great walk. Golden Gate Canyon State Park Hike
New Zone Calculator
I created a nice little tool to provide the training zone based on your max heart rate or Lactate Threshold. Check it out, Zone Calculator
Updating Resume
As part of my benefits with my last job, they gave us three months service with a transition services company, Right Management. This company has some great services which I’m taking full advantage of. One of the services is resume development and editing. I haven’t had to send my resume out in 12 years, so […]
Got some snow? Go skiing!
That’s what I did today. There wasn’t snow much at the house, but Eldora claimed 6in over the last two days. The snow was a little wet for this time of year, but there was no wind and it was 30 decrees. After skiing some double black runs, and beating my legs to a pulp, […]
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
I needed to rest today, and clear the head. We headed into Denver to check out the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. I must say I was very impressed. I’ve been to many museums in my life, and many around the world and this one is at the top, probably second to the Smithsonian. […]
Level 2 Coach Certification
I am scheduled for the USA Cycling level 2 coaching clinic. This is a three day on site clinc at the Colorado Springs, CO Olympic Training Center. I’m exicited to meet other coaches and learn some new skills. It should be a good weekend. The classes are Friday-Sunday. I haven’t been in a class for […]
Nice day for a hike
I took the family out to Golden Gate Canyon State park. We hiked up the Burro trail to Mountain Lion trail to the Little old house that sits by the lake. I’ve been by there many times on MTB rides, but never really hung out. We had a nice lunch while sitting on the porch […]