... out articles. My latest for USA Cycling is here.
It's about the fact that things look excellent for US women in Beijing this summer, but USAC is already looking ahead to London for the 2012 Olympics. There aren't "hills aplenty" on that British Isle, so it's all about the sprinters -- and we've got some!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Spring has (Kinda) Sprung in the Bubble
When I left Boulder in early March, most days were still chilly and gusty winds kept me inside on the trainer many days. But I returned to Spring! Beautiful blue skies, 60+ degrees each afternoon, and even tulips on the Pearl Street Mall!
Today, though, those winds were back, the temps dropped a bit, and I was again inside on the trainer, afraid of the gusty winds. I think I even saw some real weak snow flurries ... ahhh, love those Rockies!
Today, though, those winds were back, the temps dropped a bit, and I was again inside on the trainer, afraid of the gusty winds. I think I even saw some real weak snow flurries ... ahhh, love those Rockies!
Last Christmas ...
Went through some of Missy's pics when I was in Bridgeport, and came across our "family self-portrait" from last Christmas. I began irritating the family by asking everyone to pose for these a few years back -- but now it's turned into a tradition everyone likes, I think. My brothers and dad are definitely outnumbered.
And my fave part is when we stop being serious.
Next year maybe I'll post the annual shot a little closer to Santa's visit.
And my fave part is when we stop being serious.
Next year maybe I'll post the annual shot a little closer to Santa's visit.
Strange Eating Habits
One thing to be said for the fam back in Cali -- we're definitely a people who love our food. Mom is a great cook and raised us on pretty healthy fare, and both Mom and Dad love to go out to eat, and love to try new foods, so we're all pretty comfortable with trying new things. But apparently, my nieces are taking these Reid traits to a new level ...
On my trip back to Colorado by way of Bridgeport, on the first night, we all met at Rhino's, a sports bar that big brother Jim and his bride, Missy, used to own. Bill arrived with wife Cathy and their three girls in tow, and though they'd eaten dinner already, Alyssa was hungry, and was snacking on some Saltines that were on the table. And to eat them, she crushed them into her glass of ice water, and then fished them out ... ewwwww ...
All of us liked the birthday cake a few days later -- made by the local "cake maker," Mrs. Smyth, my first grade teacher -- but you could SEE how much Alyssa liked it.
And youngest niece Lacey is perhaps the healthiest eater of us all. In one sitting, she'll down a whole avocado and a whole tomato, and still want more. She loves fruits and vegetables, and even eats onions -- just plain 'ole diced onions. The day we celebrated birthdays, she made up this culinary masterpiece -- sliced cucumber dipped in her spilt orange juice. Mmmm ...
Now that I'm finally back in Boulder -- got back last Sunday after a 17.5 hour drive, straight through -- I kinda miss their weird eating habits. I think I'll go have some sushi ... maybe I'll dip it in saki ...
On my trip back to Colorado by way of Bridgeport, on the first night, we all met at Rhino's, a sports bar that big brother Jim and his bride, Missy, used to own. Bill arrived with wife Cathy and their three girls in tow, and though they'd eaten dinner already, Alyssa was hungry, and was snacking on some Saltines that were on the table. And to eat them, she crushed them into her glass of ice water, and then fished them out ... ewwwww ...
All of us liked the birthday cake a few days later -- made by the local "cake maker," Mrs. Smyth, my first grade teacher -- but you could SEE how much Alyssa liked it.
And youngest niece Lacey is perhaps the healthiest eater of us all. In one sitting, she'll down a whole avocado and a whole tomato, and still want more. She loves fruits and vegetables, and even eats onions -- just plain 'ole diced onions. The day we celebrated birthdays, she made up this culinary masterpiece -- sliced cucumber dipped in her spilt orange juice. Mmmm ...
Now that I'm finally back in Boulder -- got back last Sunday after a 17.5 hour drive, straight through -- I kinda miss their weird eating habits. I think I'll go have some sushi ... maybe I'll dip it in saki ...
Friday, April 25, 2008
Whoopsy-Daisy
My worst nightmare -- making the podium and then falling in front of Tom Boonen and Robbie McEwan ...
I think maybe he was trying to say the name of the race ... Schedleprijs Vlaanderen. That would make me fall over ...
I think maybe he was trying to say the name of the race ... Schedleprijs Vlaanderen. That would make me fall over ...
"Terrible" Two's? ... Naaaahhhhh ...
Emma turned 2 on March 21st and Lacey turned 2 on April 16th. Though Grandma and Grandpa Reid helped Emma's family celebrate her birthday nearer the actual day, it wasn't until my visit to B-port on the way back to Colorado that the entire family could get together to celebrate. Primarily, the focus was on Lacey -- she got the cake! -- but since some of us hadn't seen Emma either, there were presents for her, as well.
Thank goodness for older cousins, though, as we could have been there all day waiting for the 2-year-olds to open presents by themselves. Alyssa self-appointed herself Lacey's assistant ...
... and Abbey was Emma's main helper.
Emma took a moment to just take it all in before the unwrapping started.
I gave the girls each a Bubble Mower -- how cool is that?! Lacey was clearly overjoyed.
Alyssa had to show the younger girls how to use the mower, and whipped it around so fast that I couldn't get a non-blurry pic.
With a dad and an uncle who owns a sporting goods store, how could the girls NOT like fishing?
She must be her momma's girl, as Emma caught one before anyone else.
Don't let your kids do this at home ...
At Christmas, I started teaching Abbey and Alyssa to stand on their heads. You've got to pass down those important skills, you know? Abbey's still using the wall for support, but no longer needs my help getting up -- sniff! She's growing up! (Thankfully, no one's snapped my pic when I'm demonstrating...)
Cake time! I wonder how old Lacey will be when she's too big to sit on the table with her cake ...
On her first birthday, she wasn't too hip to sweets like cake, but since a grandpa-to-go-unnamed here introduced her to M&M's a few months ago, well, she's all over the sugar!
And one more skill that both Missy and I passed onto the girls this trip -- making "blowfish" faces on the window. Grandma was appalled, but the giggles were worth it! They haven't quite got the hang of it yet, but there's plenty of time for that. Perhaps not enough Windex ... but plenty of time.
Thank goodness for older cousins, though, as we could have been there all day waiting for the 2-year-olds to open presents by themselves. Alyssa self-appointed herself Lacey's assistant ...
... and Abbey was Emma's main helper.
Emma took a moment to just take it all in before the unwrapping started.
I gave the girls each a Bubble Mower -- how cool is that?! Lacey was clearly overjoyed.
Alyssa had to show the younger girls how to use the mower, and whipped it around so fast that I couldn't get a non-blurry pic.
With a dad and an uncle who owns a sporting goods store, how could the girls NOT like fishing?
She must be her momma's girl, as Emma caught one before anyone else.
Don't let your kids do this at home ...
At Christmas, I started teaching Abbey and Alyssa to stand on their heads. You've got to pass down those important skills, you know? Abbey's still using the wall for support, but no longer needs my help getting up -- sniff! She's growing up! (Thankfully, no one's snapped my pic when I'm demonstrating...)
Cake time! I wonder how old Lacey will be when she's too big to sit on the table with her cake ...
On her first birthday, she wasn't too hip to sweets like cake, but since a grandpa-to-go-unnamed here introduced her to M&M's a few months ago, well, she's all over the sugar!
And one more skill that both Missy and I passed onto the girls this trip -- making "blowfish" faces on the window. Grandma was appalled, but the giggles were worth it! They haven't quite got the hang of it yet, but there's plenty of time for that. Perhaps not enough Windex ... but plenty of time.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Back to Colorado ... by Way of Bridgeport
I left Ventura last Friday after six weeks in Cali -- what a trip! The work and play was great fun, though I was quite relieved to turn my Su-boo-buh-roo back toward the Rockies finally -- I could finally stop living out of a suitcase! But, I'm so thankful to all my friends and family who let me "couch surf" along the way (actually, I only stayed on one couch, one floor, and a variety of beds). My last night in Ventura, I talked Sara into going to a movie -- "Leatherheads" -- for the 10:00 p.m. showing since she had a meeting until 9:00. I even talked her into letting her teenagers, Lauren and David, go -- on a school night! We all thought it was a great idea and enjoyed it until it let out just after midnight and it hit us how little sleep we'd get....oops. I made them pose for a pic in the theater on our way out.
I drove to Bridgeport on Friday as a surprise to my family, who didn't expect to see me again on this trip. My youngest nieces had both turned 2 in the past weeks, and I found out the fam was all gathering in B-port on Saturday to celebrate -- how could I resist stopping in for that?! I surprised everyone at Rhino's in town, and look how happy birthday-girl Lacey was to see her Colorado aunt!
Oldest niece, Abbey, was pretty jazzed, too.
Apparently, though, Alyssa could have gone without seeing me...
On Saturday before the birthday party, sis-in-laws Missy, Cathy, and I took the kids to the park where Lacey showed me that she can go down the twisty slide all by herself!
Oddly enough, she was a bit more suspicious of going down the straight slide with big cousin, Abbey.
The other birthday girl, Emma, loved the swings.
As did Alyssa...
...and Abbey. Is she talking on a cell phone?!!
Emma isn't one for having her pic taken usually, but the park brought her out of her shell.
After the park, we headed over to Lacey's new playhouse in her backyard -- it's very cool, and even has a mailbox and flower pots.
Spendin' time with the nieces...a pretty nice break on the long drive home!
I drove to Bridgeport on Friday as a surprise to my family, who didn't expect to see me again on this trip. My youngest nieces had both turned 2 in the past weeks, and I found out the fam was all gathering in B-port on Saturday to celebrate -- how could I resist stopping in for that?! I surprised everyone at Rhino's in town, and look how happy birthday-girl Lacey was to see her Colorado aunt!
Oldest niece, Abbey, was pretty jazzed, too.
Apparently, though, Alyssa could have gone without seeing me...
On Saturday before the birthday party, sis-in-laws Missy, Cathy, and I took the kids to the park where Lacey showed me that she can go down the twisty slide all by herself!
Oddly enough, she was a bit more suspicious of going down the straight slide with big cousin, Abbey.
The other birthday girl, Emma, loved the swings.
As did Alyssa...
...and Abbey. Is she talking on a cell phone?!!
Emma isn't one for having her pic taken usually, but the park brought her out of her shell.
After the park, we headed over to Lacey's new playhouse in her backyard -- it's very cool, and even has a mailbox and flower pots.
Spendin' time with the nieces...a pretty nice break on the long drive home!
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