24 Hour HELL….. Noooo, 24 Hour Triathlon

I’m not really sure what possessed me to mention doing this event to my good friend, Lara Edwards (former “ Lara Cooper” now Edwards having married Billy in June). Clearly I was suffering from some sort of poor cognitive wiring, or perhaps I was simply delusional.

This summer, on a nice August evening, Lara invited me to The Res (Boulder Reservoir) to come cheer for a couple of her colleagues who were doing an impromptu, small triathlon. The great thing about Boulder, especially in the summer, is the constant array of activities available, all within close range. I hopped on my cruiser bike and pedaled the 2-miles to The Res to join her. While chatting, someone was talking about the upcoming late September 24-hour triathlon and my ears perked up. As I eavesdropped on the details of this thing, the wheels began to spin in my head.

As soon as the group walked away, I launched into what I would later painfully regret. » read more

Yoga Reloaded :)

Recently a friend of mine asked if I wanted to take her yoga class. She is a recent convert and has begun teaching her own class. People in Colorado are SERIOUS about their yoga and being yogis. It is almost its own religion.

This prompted my memory of the last yoga class I took and thought I’d repost my blog about it for some of you who didn’t catch it then. Writers are typically not great fans of their own work – we are too self critical – but I’ll admit to getting a slight giggle from myself with this one…

A paste from September 2008:

I recently had another birthday. Oh goodie.

As a birthday treat, my dear friend and life/work mentor, Susan Edwards,...

"Crazy Lady" down the street

If you are here looking for a touchy-feely, the world is sunshine and roses blog about how wonderful life is….STOP, turn around and back away slowly. Don’t make any sudden moves, you don’t want to startle the natives. My life is like a car wreck – you don’t want to look but you just can’t help yourself! As my loyal readers know, I am blunt, cynical and sarcastic – all necessary character traits for the successful navigation through this insane world. I call it like I see it. You have been warned. My latest update speaks to my warning.

I’ve not written about her yet, but this story is worth the introduction.

There is a woman I have affectionately dubbed “Crazy Lady” who lives a few doors down. She’s prone to social missteps and is now known for her unintelligible (and inaudible!)...

A "BUI" In Boulder???

Allow me to introduce my Boulder girls: Laura, Leanne and Morgan – each of whom as pretty on the inside as they are on the out.

The four of us have bi-weekly outings, catching up, sharing tales and talking about all things EXCEPT triathlon. Aaahhhh.

On this particular evening, Leanne and I knew we’d be knocking back a few adult beverages. Thinking we were being responsible, we decided to bike to the bar (gotta LOVE Boulder!). In Boulder things are so bike friendly that there are usually more bike stands in public places than car parking lots. After a few margaritas, our group of 4 decided to take our party to The West End on Pearl St. Since Leanne and I biked, we told Morgan and Laura we’d meet...

World Champion Dinner

Meeting up for “Buffalo Burgers” is a common occurrence in Boulder, Colorado. I think that is the most typical item ordered by everyone in this town.

So, ok ok, maybe (JZ’s husband) Mark and I are the only fatty’s who ordered fries with the entree but everyone ordered a burger.

Jonathan Toker, owner of Salt Stick, was visiting Boulder and we all ventured out for some dinner. At one point during the dinner I remember being struck by the idea that 2 of triathlon’s current world champions were at our table. I leaned over and whispered to Michael Stone, “Hey, 2 of our WC’s are with us!”

Without missing a beat he said in deadpan tone, “Aren’t they lucky to be with us?” And then he winked.

Summer in Boulder is such fun because of the tremendous Australian presence in town. They all descend on Boulder like a plague. » read more