Stop staring.
You sit there, pretending to ignore me, but I can hear what you’re thinking. “Oooh, looka me– I’m too special to ride. Ooohh, apparently I’m just meant to catch dust– wouldn’t want to get me dirty out there on the actual ROAD.”
You act all snotty and disengaged, but I know what’s in your heart. You’re [...]
Something you should know about your daughter
First published in May, 2004, the Her Life Depends On It report, “is a comprehensive compendium of research that points to physical activity and sport as fundamental solutions for many of the serious health and social problems faced by American girls.”
From the report’s executive summary:
“Obesity: In 1970, only one out of every 21 girls [...]
Ultra anyone?
Last month’s Outside Magazine covered the ongoing publicity battle between unltrarunners Peg Reed and Dean Karnazes. For a vast majority of people (at least, those who hadn’t seen the Dateline piece), this was an introduction to the little-known sport of ultramarathoning.
Defined by grueling distances and sometimes extreme conditions (the Badwater Ultramarathon leaps to mind– a [...]
Being a total badass just got easier
You just rode the most amazing route, it was beautiful and you pushed yourself further than you’ve ever gone before. You think it must be at least twice the distance of your normal route… maybe a little less. Maybe! You just don’t know! You want to just say it was twice your normal route, but [...]
SF-LA AIDS Ride– SPONSOR ME!
I did it! I registered! Now sponsor me!
