Although last week's MFG Cyclocross event at Sliver Lake near Everett was dry, yesterday's Cross Revolution event at Sprinker Park near Parkdale, WA, was the first bonafide bluebird day of this year's 'cross season. With a fresh layer of snow, Mt Rainier dominated the view to the southeast. Check out Northwest in Motion's photo … [Read more...] about Cross Revolution @ Sprinker Park 2019
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MFG Cyclocross @ Silver Lake
Northwest in Motion has been attending both the MFG Cyclocross and Cross Revolution series this season. Sunday's Tacko Fall Buffet presented by MIIR was the first dry race thus far. Last week's Cross Revolution at North SeaTac Park was a bonafide quagmire. This week's MFG event honored one of the tallest humans on earth, Senegalese native Tacko Fall. Tacko is 7 feet, 7 … [Read more...] about MFG Cyclocross @ Silver Lake
Mythbusting w/ Brad Stulberg
I'd like to bring your attention to Brad Stulberg who researches, writes, coaches, and speaks about health, well-being, and performance. I discovered Brad via Twitter, where his frequent mythbusting posts will get you re-thinking diet, sleep, fitness and training, and our mental states. His most recent work is The Passion Paradox. His latest combines research and personal … [Read more...] about Mythbusting w/ Brad Stulberg
‘Cross is Here 2019
2019 is a big year for cyclocross in the Pacific Northwest. The headline news is that the USA Cycling Cyclocross Championships will be held at Fort Steilacoom Park December 5-10. The Seattle-area season kicks off Sunday September 8th with MFG Cyclocross' Lake Sammamish GP presented by Planetbox. Cyclocross originated in the early 1900s as an off-season training … [Read more...] about ‘Cross is Here 2019
Finding Power as a Female Runner
It’s no shocker that running as a woman can really suck. There are the unrealistic body images to live up to, menstrual cramp pains and mid-race hygiene product changes, bladder leaks, childbirth recovery, double sports bras to keep the girls in check, untameable tangled hair, the dreaded camel toe, objectifying comments by onlookers, and the paralyzing fear of running … [Read more...] about Finding Power as a Female Runner