mud

I've got an unorthodox core workout for all of you seeking an alternative to the gym: Digging 1.5 hrs in wet clay/dirt about 10 wheelbarrows full from digging a hole for a tree.

Mud slinging was friday, along with 3,000 yrds in pool and hill climbs on the bike. If you live in Colorado, try Linden Ave off of broadway with a tri bike gear ratio, it will have you crying for your mommy! What I mean by "gear ratio" is that, for instance, on my triathlon bike I have a 54/42, big ring/little ring(tooth count) set of chain rings with an 11-23 cassette, not to mention 175mm crank arms which essentially means that it takes longer to make complete rotations of your foot because the rings are bigger to fit all the teeth and there is minimal difference between each gear, so it's more of an ideal set up for flats and rollers, not necessarily straight uphill, but it's fun to try...

Today, Saturday, started off the morning with running sprints on the treadmill, and then completely ruined my legs on a four hour bike ride that was supposed to be easy, however turned into something else. I decided to ride up towards Estes Park for more climbing, I just can't get enough!! I've heard that Ironman Wisconsin has a few hills so it's all good...

Thank you to Vecchio's in Boulder for fixing my gearing as it was shifting like garbage a couple of weeks ago, but seems to have recovered...