I've written and re-written this like seven times because I couldn't get it just right but here we are this is the best I can do just roll with it like this obnoxious run on sentence ok thanks bai. Right now, I make probably a little more than half of what I made in Florida. …
I Biked, I Hiked, & I Cried But Like Only Just A Little Bit.
It’s overwhelming, this place. Colorado. Especially for someone like me who didn’t grow up in the mountains or anywhere near them; for someone like me who has only vacationed overseas and at sea level. I loved my northeast childhood and my southeast adulthood and my tropical vacations. But watching the sun hang above the Flatirons …
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I Want To _______ So I Need To _______
I've been down on myself and my riding lately. When I say lately I mean the past four months. ^^^ This is my bike. I love it. When I want to ride it's freezing or snowing or dark or the roads are wet or not yet plowed or I'm working. Except Saturday. It's my one day …
Out of my League: First Century Attempt in Colorado
The thing is, I could've finished. I had 100 miles in my legs. I’ve been at altitude since October, only going down for air once when I flew home to Florida for Christmas. The thing is, the miles were in there. And I wanted 100 miles so badly. I told myself and everyone else I was …
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Push Picks x Nov 24 17: What Deserves Space?
Push Picks would be the perfect place to insert a holiday gift guide. I'm not doing that because I am pretty over gift guides. Are you? One of my Twitter pals reminded me how they totally miss the spirit of the holidays. And I agree. They're just...stuff. This move out to Colorado forced me to …
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Push Picks x NOV 3 17
The first November Push Picks! And it's on time! I thought this one might go up late because this week has been totally nuts. I took a day of recovery to kinda sorta get my life back together after my second accident, then it was foot on the floor through early mornings and late nights …
Colorado Is Trying To Kill Me: Accident #2
My. Life. Is. In. Pieces. Maybe that is dramatic, but there is truth in it. Let me explain. Accident #1: Three weeks ago I was hit by a car while riding my bike. One of my shifters broke off, my leg was torn up, and the pedals were pretty jacked up. But, all things considered, I …
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How I’m Keeping A (somewhat) Consistent Training Schedule With An Inconsistent Work/Life Schedule
This is a new one for me. I worked a fairly steady 9-5 the past five years. There were some earlier mornings, late nights, and weekend work that had to get done, but my previous company truly valued its employees, and I never felt burnt out or stretched too thin for too long. The job …
How Am I Working Out While I’m Injured?
"Guess I'm not running or biking for awhile." It was one just one of the five million thoughts that flashed through my mind as my body tumbled over top of my handlebars and smashed against the pavement. Don't get me wrong, OK? "THANK GOD I AM ALIVE." was definitely the first. But as sat there …
“It Will Never Happen To Me.” Getting hit by a car.
"It will never happen to me." I've operated on that theory for awhile, unfortunately; taking risks, not fully paying attention to the rules, making careless decisions, trusting that (most of) the rest of the world has good intentions and follows the law. "What are the chances something horrible will happen to me?" Well, things and …
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