mytrilife

Okanagan Autumn

In Vernon (and area) for the week.... trying to get in a decent cycling week before heading to Australia. They don't quite get the scenic changing of colors out here.. most of the trees are evergreen. Been planning some good riding routes.... Vernon has some stellar rides! Heading out to Trinity Valley today as soon as it warms up.

I raced the Kelowna half on Sunday.... sort of. Since Heather was unable to race due to injury, I put on her bib and left the timing chip off, so as not to mess up any race results. I was sick all of last week, and still wasn't feeling well on Sunday morning, but thought I would give it a shot. Well, the first couple k felt fine, I was running with the leaders, and it looked like I had a decent shot at 3rd or 4th place. But.. at about 5k, my energy levels started to drop quickly, and by about 8k I was on an easy-steady pace. I jogged to the 14k point, which goes past the finish line, and dropped out. I'm finally feeling better today, and have resumed some easy training.

Beer Mile update: This race is turning into the Calgary women's championship! I've had more emails from women than the guys... but it's a way off yet. And one more thing.. I know that beermile.com states you can use bottles, but due to risk of broken glass, I want everyone to bring canned beer only. Thanks.

posted by Greg @ 10/10/2006