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Steady Focus/Deep Thoughts

A few days ago, I saw an interview with Robbie McEwen after he had just won the Tour Down Under Classic in Downtown Adelaide, Australia. Because this was also the first race of Lance Armstrong’s return, a question was asked … Continue reading

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Pain and Catastrophizing Leads to more Pain!

I am often asked by my patients why their pain feels so much worse when they are stressed out or feeling in the dumps. Today, I found a review of the best reason I’ve ever heard, and the new explaination … Continue reading

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Independance Valley Reconnoitre

Here’s the view from 6 feet 6 inches off the ground: Total Ride Time: 3:59:16Total Distance: 75.09Ave Speed: 18.90 (for real?)APR Ave HR: 146 (middle top of Zone 2)APR Max HR: 168 (Zone 5a… oops) Today’s ride was probably my … Continue reading

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Tour Down Under (and Lance) is rolling!

Well, there it is. The first race in the world has started the 2009 year off with a bang! I watched the Tour Down Under online this morning and remembered how exciting it is to watch everything that happens in … Continue reading

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My First 100 Mile Weekend in a While

Not that I had really set it as a goal or anything, but after a 70 mile ride on Saturday with the team and the opportunity to ride again on Sunday, 100 miles seemed like the obvious choice as a … Continue reading

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Johnson Creek and Home via Delphi… Almost

Johnson Creek Loop returning on Delphi Rd Total Time: 3hrs 17minTotal Distance: 59.25milesAve Speed: 18.10mph Today I was able to get out for the team ride starting from The Valley. A large group assembled with a good mix of riders, … Continue reading

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January 1 Ride: More Base Needed

Today, the team held a ride to Centralia via the Steam Plant. I’d never tried this ride before, so I thought it would be a great day to do it given the time available for the holiday. I’ve also been … Continue reading

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WA State Cyclocross Championship Race

Seattle International Raceway. On Nov 16, 2008, I got to race in the Cat 4 men’s 35+ race for the state championship of cyclocross. Let me just say that I learned a lot in a very short time about racing. … Continue reading

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Bremerton Fairgrounds SCC #6

Well, it seems kinda pathetic that I can’t seem to find a way to keep this blog updated, but here is my first post since April… November 9, 2008- Seattle Cyclocross Race Report for Bremerton Fairgrounds (SCC #6) Michael Lewis … Continue reading

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Vance Creek Road Race

Race Report: I spent my Sunday morning in the shadow of the coolingtowers at the Satsop Nuclear Site. Well, if the sun were out therewould have been a shadow. Our group consisted of 68 category 4/5riders, three of us (myself, … Continue reading

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