September 11, 2011
by Derwyn
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With all my training leading up to cross season I assume I’m getting stronger. However, when asked what this feels like, I found myself fumbling to explain. At first I tried describing how, as I got stronger, I could just…”go … Continue reading
March 25, 2011
by Derwyn
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What do you think of when you think of home fitness equipment? Treadmill? Elliptical? That thing which shakes? I can see the popularity of home equipment. The gym is a separate destination, crowded and often times smells of sweat and … Continue reading
January 7, 2011
by Derwyn
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I always have many goals. I’m continually seeking to improve something if not everything: My writing, my health, my organization skills, etc. Invariably I should also seek to improve the life of others. I hope I do this indirectly but … Continue reading
January 5, 2009
by Derwyn
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When the snow and holidays arrived my cycling came to an abrupt and well deserved halt. Since then days have passed, cabin fever has subsided, and the “Arctic Blast!” has been shoved aside. I admit that have been tempted to … Continue reading
November 25, 2008
by Derwyn
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I didn’t race this past weekend but instead went for a ride that would be longer then 60 minutes. I wasn’t sure how I’d fair but rather than go out with caution I pick on of the few rides I … Continue reading
October 17, 2008
by Derwyn
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The sting from my wounds received at last weeks cross crusade race have withdrawn deep beneath the skin. All that remains are the visible reminders of race best forgotten. I managed one ride this week, a few loops in and … Continue reading
October 10, 2008
by Derwyn
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Hmmm, not such a good week in training. After my awesomely spectacular 34th place in the Masters A I was a bit sore commuting to work the next day. Tuesday was a bit better aside from the odd calf cramp … Continue reading
October 1, 2008
by Derwyn
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It’s hard to believe but I was sore from Barlow and I can still feel my lungs a bit. I’m still going through my head all the possible things to blame for how I felt at Barlow. I mean, I … Continue reading
August 22, 2008
by Derwyn
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100+ degrees one day and cross weather the next. Oh boy did it get me thinking. I glued my new sew ups on to my new rims (nothing fancy) and checked out the smack talk on the cross crusades site … Continue reading
August 9, 2008
by Derwyn
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It has been said that to win the twilight you need luck, skill and strength. Here is how I fared in each. Luck Apparently it’s important to line up in the front. So much so that people where already lining … Continue reading