Category Archives: Cycling

Hump Day Miscellany – on Wednesday!

Posted on January 22, 2009 by 21cm

It’s a miracle!  I’m actually getting this written on the correct day.  Must be that spirit of renewal we are all feeling.  We are all feeling it right?  I am!  So without further ado …. 1). Drive By Compliment – … Continue reading →

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Monday Monday – Thunder Thighs

Posted on January 20, 2009 by 21cm

  In 2005 Nike launched an ad campaign that was intended to be body positive and pro-running (well duh- it’s Nike!)  One of their posters showed a nice, healthy pair of thighs and declared in large print – I Have … Continue reading →

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Monday Monday – Another Frabjous Weekend

Posted on January 13, 2009 by 21cm

Picture two women cruising the California coastline in a convertible with the top down on a beautiful sunny day having just had a stunning and exhilarating  trail run followed by an authentic and delicious lunch at a little Tacqueria.  And that … Continue reading →

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Monday Monday – Let the Rains Come and the Revelry Begin!

Posted on December 17, 2008 by 21cm

I had a lovely weekend.  On Saturday I went for a chilly bike ride with  the good doctor.  He is not really in riding shape so the way out was easy going.  The way back is usually really fast because it … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Miscellany – Biiiicycle, Biiiicycle

Posted on November 20, 2008 by 21cm

1). “I love to ride my bicycle, I love to ride my bike” – 21CM with deference and apologies to Queen 2). I had my first ride in a while with The Good Doctor on Sunday. He hadn’t been on … Continue reading →

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Monday Monday – of Elevation Charts and Accomplishments

Posted on October 27, 2008 by 21cm

For someone who raced her last race of the year last weekend I worked awfully hard this weekend. Saturday’s Ride: It wasn’t quite as hairy as that elevation chart makes it look but it was hard enough. I kept up … Continue reading →

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Monday Monday – Perseverance Furthers

Posted on October 14, 2008 by 21cm

I’ve been running quite a bit lately because I have this little race coming up next weekend (the Nike Half Marathon).  I increased my running volume quite dramatically.  Check it out – this is my weekly milage   starting 10  weeks ago and … Continue reading →

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Today’s Ride

Posted on October 2, 2008 by 21cm

  I rode up the north side of Mt. Diablo to the Juniper overlook.  It was a first for me as I have always gone up the south side.   I let myself go just over 32 mph on the way … Continue reading →

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Weekend Update – Training with Timex

Posted on September 13, 2008 by 21cm

I have a new best friend, compliments of Timex. My new best friend looks like this: I said I would review their new training site but that I needed a HRM to do it justice and so they sent me … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Monday Monday – Victory Laps

Posted on August 18, 2008 by 21cm

If you’ve been watching Olympic track and field you’ve seen the victory laps. The flag held streaming behind like a Superhero cape, the big smile, the glow of victory. I had a victory of my own this past week. This … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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