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RAAM 2012 Race Report – Part III: Mississippi Ho!

In case you missed these: RAAM Race Report – Part I: Tapering, More Dangerous than Training! RAAM Race Report – Part II: RAW Revisited And now for Part III…. After Durango, the RAAM course continues in Colorado for a while … Continue reading

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RAAM 2012 Race Report – Part II: RAW Revisited

In case you missed it: RAAM Race Report – Part I, Tapering: More Dangerous than Training! And now for Part II…. I signed up for RAAM because of how successful my Race Across the West (RAW) experience had been in … Continue reading

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RAAM 2012 Race Report – Part I: Tapering, More Dangerous Than Training!

Let me start my RAAM race report by sharing a bit of the chaos that went on in the lead-up to RAAM. My training all year long had been going fabulously well, so I guess I was overdue for some … Continue reading

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LLS Fundraising Update

I’m overwhelmed by the support I’ve received for my Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraising – as of today, I’ve raised over $12,000 thanks to the generosity of friends, family, coworkers, and strangers. Thank you everyone – your contribution WILL make … Continue reading

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RAAM Fundraising: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

I’ve decided to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in conjunction with my participation in Race Across America. I hope to raise at least $3000, which is approximately $1/mile that I will have to ride. I’ve chosen the … Continue reading

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Race Across the West, the movie!!

Mike did a great job putting this video of Race Across the West together! It brings back so many good memories!! Thanks again to all the stars of the movie – my awesome crew!!! Sandy, Mike, Jason, Diana, Sheila, and … Continue reading

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Race Across the West 2011 – The Gateway Drug to RAAM!

Race Across the West was my main event for 2011, and was the most ambitious event I’d ever signed up for – 860 miles that traveled through 4 states with over 40,000 feet of climbing and a time cutoff of … Continue reading

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Race Across the West Online Coverage Details

So the time has almost come – on Wednesday June 15th I’ll start Race Across the West with the intention of riding from Oceanside, California, to Durango, Colorado (860 miles). Below are a list of places that you can get … Continue reading

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An Epic Memorial Day Weekend in the Eastern Sierras

Mike and I both love the Eastern Sierras and the area around Bishop – it’s just a long way to go for a weekend trip (a 6hr drive if Tioga Pass is open, longer if you have to go via … Continue reading

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Kayaking & Cycling: Lake Del Valle and Mt. Hamilton

On Saturday we headed to the east bay for a day of mixed training – Mike wanted to get a long open water swim done in preparation for the 6.2 mile swim he’ll have to do as part of UltraMan … Continue reading

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