by MJ Gasik | Apr 18, 2009 | 10 mile run, hills, Quarryman Challenge
Great morning for a run! I think many of us were a bit overdressed as we headed out to run the hills of Lemont. If you’ve never run this course, you’re missing out. Some of the toughest hills you can find out in this area. Race day is May 9, 2009. If...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 12, 2008 | bike ride, bike training camp, hills, Solvang
These entries are going to have to get shorter! I just can’t find the time to do this!! OK, let’s see – Day 3 – Mount Figueroa. This was slated to be the 2nd toughest day of the camp. We were climbing Mt. Figueroa which touts an 11.5 mile climb...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 10, 2008 | cycling camp, hills, Solvang, time trial
Day 2 – Drum Canyon Time Trial. This ride started out with an easy (well, OK, it wasn’t totally easy) ride, maybe 15 miles, to the start of the time trial. It was cold out for the start of the ride, maybe 40 degrees and very cold in the shade. Once I...
by MJ Gasik | Aug 13, 2007 | bike ride, hills, Las Vegas, vacation
So after Steelhead, we had planned a quick getaway to Las Vegas. I’ve been to Las Vegas many times, but I’ve never really ventured off the strip very much. Over to the Hard Rock once, down to the Stratosphere once, but I’ve really spent most of my...