A New Season, Just Around the Corner

It's getting towards the end of August and a new season is just around the corner. No, really, it is. USASA is opening it's early registration for the season on Sept. 1. I just saw something today on the Appalachian Series facebook page about training for coaches. All the snowboard gear has been pulled out and weather reports are already being checked. OK so the gear was pulled out to be packed in the car to make the trip to college. Exciting times! Whitney's plan is to compete for the University of Maine at Farmington while working toward her bigger goals. Being on the team will push her, she's not used to strength and condition training, working out before the season starts, and I'm sure the practices will be more than she's used to doing. Hopefully the coach will know something about boardercross and will help take her to the next level of competition. Lots of unknowns right now. If you're interested in following her adventures this season her instagram and twitter feed can be found at whit_lemay.

What Was I Thinking??

I haven't been on my bike all summer. Just wasn't interested this year. But did that stop me from signing up for a ride that was today? Nope! What was I thinking?? I even signed Bob and I up a month ago for this 25 mile ride, had the date in the back of my head, and did nothing about getting on my bike. So last night Bob and I went out for an 8-mile ride, just to take my bike for a spin and so today wouldn't be my first time in the saddle. Good thing we went out! Found out my rear break wasn't working at all. When we got to our turn around point, he messed with it and got it fixed. Better last night than this morning. So this morning we were up early and out the door by 7 to get to the start by 7:30 to meet my friend. We were on the road riding just before 8 and finished in 2 hours, 15 minutes, pretty darn good for not riding at all. I was happy to finish before it got too hot. I'm still in one piece, I'm just going to have a sore tush for a few days. And now my bike is back in the garage, we'll see if I pull it out again this summer.