Nocturnal Training

I just tested my new bike light and headlamp on an night time ride……incredible. Riding at night brings a whole new perspective. From a tunnel vision like blackness only being broken by an intense hallow beam to the damp smells of the trails and frequent glowing eyes of deer off in a field. I am hooked. This is a great way to ride. No one else on the trail. Stars overhead. And oh yeah….don’t forget the clear glasses……millions of bugs seem to be attracted to the headlamp. And at 20MPH your eyes don’t stand a chance.

TMMAR Takes 1st at MNOC

TMMAR takes first place at MNOC's ROGAINE (Rugged Outdoor Group Activity Involving Navigation and Endurance) event last weekend. Peter and William competed in the two person male division.

Training on the Road

I am in Lake Forest California this week on business which makes it tough on training. If I am lucky i can get a one or two evening runs in during the week. I typically stay to the streets but this time I wanted to venture out and see if I could take advantage of the local hills/mountains. I was directed to a neighboring park where I ran into a ranger who blocked my access.....because there was a rumor of Mountain Lions being seen.

http://video.knbc.com/player/?id=283503

Check out this video of the dude who decided it might be fun to pet the 'kittens'. I don't think this is the same interview as I saw on the news last night but this guy thinks he is part "Cat" because he is a Leo. Something tells me he might have smoked a little too much herb in his life.

Anyway, thanks to "Ralph", a local runner who introduced me to another trail that provided some good, safe running.