Count Down To The Century... Trek 100 Here We Come!

Saturday Morning Mud Fest'

We were hoping for later rains today, but the rains came early, and often. There was a light steady rain all morning, that turned to a drizzle, then back and forth between the two for the rest of the morning. My knees were still a little tender from the ride on the mountain, on the road bike, from the day before, but still up to a little fun on the mountain bike.

The mud was slick, and thick. Makes for some tough up or downhill rides. Tire deep mud can be a chore to ride in. Nonetheless we had a great time. No one busted it while riding, but on our break...

I almost fell in a four foot pool at the creek, and my riding partner was more concerned for me, than willing to laugh at me! Even though I, after seeing him crash, and seeing that he was alright, horse laughed him at the bogs would have deserved like treatment. No flats, and no crashes on a very wet and muddy trail today, made for a good day.

We even had time to track a deer. Should be interesting to see what tomorrow brings. Looks like another wet one, so more than likely another short, muddy, slip and slide, ride. Until then...

Training for the Trek 100 Day 3

Strength CONditioning Day 3.

Always pick a trustworthy partner...

The beginning of training. We are still able to smile after the torment of riding through the bog, and then back out in 0 degree Celsius to the grocery store!

How to complete the day, and end a good strength training session!

Training for the Trek 100 Day 2

Strength conditioning Day 2.

Nothing makes you stronger, than love wrapped in a smile! This is Day 2...

Got a good leg burn on the mountain bikes today. The trailer is a great way to train, but please note, that we are on a closed course, and we are professional idiots, children please do not attempt this at home!

Training for the Trek 100 Day 1

Agility Training Day 1

Well the bog proved to be more of a challenge than expected! Legs got a bit weary on day one of the ice bog, and fog training, but we survived. My partner challenged the bog, and got his front wheel nearly fully submerged, sunk in the bog forks deep, and lost to the bog in Round 1.

He came out a bit muddy, but conquered the bog in Round 2 as we made it back to the hood safely! I "almost" wrecked from laughing as I watched him flip in Round 1! I did however, manage to keep it upright, and rubber side down, so I am pleased to think that I passed the agility test and Saturday was a successful day of training!

Saturday Shocking & Not So Shocking Sports

First of all I got to sleep in! Huge bonus! Then I was able to take my middle son to meet with his career coach. This FBI gig, is looking pretty sweet! Then back home for last minute preps and on to Beech Mtn! The Dual Slalom National Championships took place today. I got to meet super fast, (and eventual National Champion if he keeps riding like he is) Neko Mulally! The guys in Waterloo know how to pick winners! Neko came to the finish line today, like none of the other racers dared to! The first photo is a happy medal winning Neko Mulally, the second photo is the finish line set up with photo finish cams, and the last photo shows you the double jump, and finish line. Neko (without a 250cc motor) cleared the double, while most everyone (99.%) went around the doubles. Neko borught the house down and had the crowds screaming to the tops of their lungs when he tail whipped his Trek smoothly over the double jump! Neko was later labeled, Neko "Mr. X_Citement" Mulally. Great ride from the young Pennsylvania Trek star.
Neko Kicking butt on a Trek... Normal, so that was your not so shocking...

My Tar Heels, made a few mistakes, but still played a Nationally ranked conference opponent, and held their own. 28-35 to #25 GT, yeah, yeah I'll take that! But how about Clemson knocking off FSU!? Yikes! The Tigers brought the A game, but will they be able to shake of the South Carolina jinx and keep moving forward? There is your "a bit shocking news..."

Last but not least current UFC Light Heavy Weight Champ, Johnny "Bones" Jones, took out former UFC Light Heavy Weight Champ, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Jones wore Jackson down. Jones used his versatility to keep Jackson at length, and slowly wore him down. A series of knees, and a couple of complaints from Jackson, then a few elbows, and leg strikes, and Jones kept Jackson at bay. The fourth round was the most fatal, and Jones put Jackson down near the cage. Jackson tired, and trying to get to his feet and retaliate was caught by a spry Jones, who quickly attacked Jackson, and mounted from behind, and forced Jackson to tap after being place in a rear naked choke! Can you say, Evans you're next? Evans is a bit more agile, than Jackson, but nowhere near as versatile as Jones. I don't see anyone but Jones defeating Jones for a long, long time! Rampage tapping!? OK to me shocking! Not that he lost to a great champion, but that he being who he is, and tapping... shocking!

Down Hill tomorrow at Beech Mtn! More Treks, more National Champions to crown! If you are reading this later on Sunday morning, get up, wash your face, eat on the way out of the house, and bring your fun face to the mountain top! Beautiful view, great racing, and fun with the fam! How can you go wrong?