Cyclocross Wahoo!

Got cold wet and muddy today and made my body hurt all over and have cyclocross to thank. I have had a cross bike now for about a year and only today got out to race it. I have officially been initiated into the world of cyclocross racing. Todays experience will rank in the top ten of my cycling adventures.
All for now.

Made some headway today!

Until now the only consistent frothing I have been capable of has been from the mouth during a workout.
Today that all changed. I went to a local kitchen shop and bought myself a couple of new frothing pitchers, one 20oz and one 13oz. Up until now the one I was using was from Home Sense and was shaped like a cylinder.
These two new beauties have a nice round bottom and as I tried them out for the first time I watched in amazement as the milk swirled around inside the pitcher.
Progress has been made now all I have to do is duplicate it tomorrow. Duplicating has more difficult than I thought it would be. Soooo... many variables with espresso making.

A little progress has also been made on the training front. I managed another walk/run today with any real discomfort. This might be the beginning of the end of my achilles tendinitis.
Hopefully we will get our first training template back from Randy soon. I am getting anxious to get going with a formal training plan.
Masters swimming will not start until October some time so I might veture over the RMC pool with Emily tonight and dip my toes back in the water.

The beginning of a new adventure.

Since the end of July I have manged to embark on a few new adventures.

1. I have opened my own bike and tri shop "Gears & Grinds"
2. As a part of this business I have decided to become an expert barista.
3. I have signed up along with my partner Emily to complete Ironman Lake Placid.
Thus creating the idea for this blogspot.

This blog will provide a place for me to track my highs and lows as I attempt prepare for Ironman Lake Placid 2006 while perfecting my barista skills.