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Frozen Beauty – A Photo Essay
I am in wonder and awe of Lake Superior. I haven’t always felt this way, but I have always known that it is a lake that demands great respect. It can be wild and fierce or smooth and calm; neither is rare. I chose the default location of Presque Isle in Marquette for our snowshoe journey, today. After yesterday’s disappointment, I knew that Presque Isle would offer stunning views, unique experiences, and even … Read entire article »
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In Search of Spectacular
A view of the sun setting from Sugarloaf in Marquette. Today, I went snowshoeing with Ken. Unfortunately for Ken, I am not an expert of Marquette hot spots. Unfortunately for me, Marquette’s hot spots aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. We snowshoed at Sugarloaf, today. I was under the impression that Sugarloaf was supposed to be this grand area with a grand view. Spectacular is what I was searching for. … Read entire article »
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UP Cyclocross Series a Huge Success
The following is an article I wrote for the Red Jacket Cycling Team web site. *** Tourist Park, Marquette, October 19, 2008 The UP Cyclocross Series regular season met its end this past weekend at Tourist Park in Marquette. Riders of all abilities lined up at the start for an anaerobic sprint that is as much a battle of the minds as it is a true test of physical strength and speed. The UP Cyclocross Series is a … Read entire article »
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Cyclocross Recap: Tourist Park
Yesterday’s cyclocross race at Marquette’s Tourist Park marked the end of the regular cross season for the UP Cyclocross Series. We were fortunate enough to have dry weather – a contrast to the predicted rain showers we were expecting. After last week’s cyclocross weekend in the Keweenaw, my confidence was completely crushed and I felt like I didn’t belong. Cross hurt too much and I just didn’t have the lungs for it…at least that’s … Read entire article »
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Cyclocross Update: Fit Strip
Sunday, we headed down to Marquette to race at the “Fit Strip.” This was a fun course. It emphasized more bike skills and less hurdling. Don’t get me wrong, there were plenty of hurdles, but I personally felt the course was more diverse allowing riders of different talents to race well in comparison to their peers. I had my best cyclocross race, ever! I was not (proceed with caution) hungover, menstruating, constipated, … Read entire article »
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Athlete’s Treat
Even though I live in a cycling community where mountain biking is as natural as going to the bar – no, really, going to the bar is just the Yooper* thing to do – my metamorphosis from a runner into a cyclist was quite easy because there is so much that runners and cyclists have in common, things like weight obsession, speed, equipment (Note: my mountain bike costs A LOT more than my running shoes), food intake and timing, refueling, etc. With the exception of very sport specific things like type of running shoe vs. type of bike, runners and cyclists are very much the same. Some of my favorite things are the power foods like pizza, beer, and milkshakes. Yes, milkshakes. Allow me to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health and Nutrition
Without – A Photo Essay
Sometimes, to realize true love is to go without. Obviously, I’m talking about my bike. You see, I came to Marquette packed for only two days and two nights. I came down on Friday, and had every intention of leaving on Sunday. Today is Tuesday. This should be of no surprise to anyone who knows me well. My Marquette trip is working out perfectly. I’m mountain biking every other day, … Read entire article »
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Ore to Shore—Improved!
I’ve had the great fortune of not having any mechanicals during my races over my short, two-year, mountain bike racing career—not even a flat. I guess today could follow that trend, depending on how you look at it. This was possibly the best race preparation I’ve ever had. I wasn’t hungover; I had a full-night’s sleep; I had a healthy breakfast: latte, bagel, fruit salad; and I didn’t forget to bring anything. … Read entire article »
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12 Hours of Potluck
I overheard someone asking why it is called the 12 Hours of Potluck. Yes, it used to be a potluck. It no longer is a race-wide potluck, but that doesn’t stop groups of friends from sharing their food and beer. The race is held down by Lake Superior at Harlow Lake. The course was actually quite fun, but there was a tremendous pain element involved. It started out fairly level and fast. Eventually the uphill – the long, long, uphill – wound through the woods and almost to the very top, known as “The Top of the World.†We raced down Jedi – a super long downhill reward for completing the super long uphill punishment. Jedi was the part I really loved. It … Read entire article »
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