steve larsen

i've held steve larsen in high regard since i really started contemplating bike racing in the late 90's. his range always amazed me when i considered how good he was at mtb racing, road racing, and triathlon. and with five children, he really demonstrated that you really can balance a lot and still be competitive if you just get out and do it. i read in velonews that he died in the midst of a track workout with an elite running group in bend oregon.

i channeled my inner steve larsen last night by hitting the ice age trail for a run. i didn't feel like battling the wind for another night on the bike and it felt great to get the legs moving. at this point, anything i do will help my fitness (for biking or otherwise). but, it was proof that golf may be down at the ridge...i only found 3 balls. that or everyone is getting better. i did find a pro v1 along the trail at hole 1...meaning it was a brand new ball. sweet.

i found out last night that i cannot do wausau due to some prior engagement(s). damn, my favorite wors race scratched.

oh well, happy thursday.