Back in the weight room

Week 2 of the weight room is going pretty good. I had been working out at home but needed the heavy weights so I had to go back. So far so good other than the back is a little sore and I am having to watch that. Got out this weekend with a buddy from Sanford and like to have froze to death so now I am watching the clock till this weekend. We are headed to Charleston and it is suppose to be clear and in the 60s. I may not come back!!!! Shawn is pushing his luck as usual and every day is an adventure. Right now he is working on coal for xmas but I am sure that will change. He got his midterm grade card and it was all As and one B. I guess me and mom will be nice if the boy keeps bringing home grades like that. Got to work now......R

Survived Thanksgiving and ready to get back at it. We went to Bristol and Knoxville and got to see alot of family and friends over the holidays. I was able to get 2 days of riding in Knoxville which was a nice change. We put the xmas tree up last night and are getting in the spirit. Our friend Parker will be up this week so I am looking forward to riding with him. Not much more than that going on, got to go to work for now.

Not much going on this time of year as far as racing. Started the weight training and long cold miles of base. Shawn got his first report card with all A's and one B. He made the A/B honor roll, which mom and I are very proud of. He is also settling in the cub scouts and seems to be enjoying it. This week I put everything on ebay to help fund new team bikes and can't wait to get them. Looks like the deal is done for 2009 team and I will be representing SC. For now though I am still with ABRC till the end of the year and glad to promote them.
With Thanksgiving two weeks out and Christmas coming fast the diet is going strong and I think I can get thru the holidays. Time to go to work, later.

Still kickin

I have been relaxing the best I can for the last few weeks. The family and I did some camping, we have worked on Shawn's cub scouting. I went and helped the Hall's move the day after 8.22" of rain. Shawn got his Bobcat badge and achievement beads last night. Started weight and circuit training and am ready to prepare for next year. Hoping to hear soon about the new team. Looks like we are home this weekend, so go trick or treating Friday and put in some miles Sat. and Sun.

The season has ended

Went to Greenville SC for the final races of the weekend. I had a feeling I should have stayed home, the car hitting me has not helped me getting prepared. The Masters race was going well I was in the main pack with 10 min to go and the games began. I was watching the clock and not the lap counter and we passed the finish line and I heard one to go. The Field sat up so I went and as I was coming down to the finish line with a former world champ pulling me back as I saw 5 to go. I believe the announcer said one FREE lap to go, slight error on my part huh? The three race was packed and I never got it together, so I went to the van, changed clothes, walked into Mello Mushroom, ate and drank a pitcher of beer and staggered back to the van. I started the season dizzy and ended it dizzy ! The next 7 days will be with the family with camping this weekend and come Monday the 20th the training begins.
This has been a heck of a year. I want to thank my poor wife and son who put up with me and to all my friends and sponsors for the help and support.

WHAT IS GOING ON?!?!
We headed to Charleston for a nice weekend and make good time getting there. We had dinner with Dave and Liza and hung out at the house. Dave showed me his new exhaust system on his motorcycle and put together the best looking bike on Trek's project one website. So, Saturday Dave was going to meet me at the bagel shop and ride his motorcycle over to the group ride since he had to work. Then the fun began. We had to wait on Nathan for 15-20 minutes since his new puppy decided to get the squirts. We rolled out of the post office and 500 meters down the rode was a cop with the lights on. Dave went by him and he followed him. Thinking he was after a big truck in front of Dave he pulled over for the officer to pass. No, he pulled over and gave Dave a ticket. Nathan, myself and one other guy are late and hauling ass to get there when my stomach started killing me and did not stop till Sunday. We met the group and all is well? No, We get to HWY 17 to cross and Davis Lee and others get hit with pennies and Scott has a glass bottle shattered off the back of his helmet. Everybody is ok and said we should call it a day and go drink beer. We keep rolling and I am feeling pretty good and about 2-2.5 hrs in we are in a double pace line talking when in a flash everybody scatters I look forward never hitting the brakes and get hit by a car that did not stop at the stop sign. Thank goodness I stopped the car so no one else could get hurt. The lady was so upset and all the guys took care of me. My bike and body where ok accept for the road rash and a trashed rear tire so we pressed on. I made back to the house, got cleaned up, had lunch with Dave and went to the beach. Watched football that night and hit the group ride Sunday and beach then headed home.
I should be ready for Greenville now since I have all the crashing behind me. Will see !? I hope !!!

Heading to Charleston this weekend. The family wants to hit the beach one more time before it gets to cold. I will take advantage of the Charleston crew and the high speed work outs they will provide. We are looking forward to seeing the new Trek store and spending time with the Hall's. Shawn got his first report card yesterday with all A's and has picture day today. Looks like we will have to treat him this weekend for the good work.