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
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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
NW MTB Series 2019 Finale
Wednesday evening August 15 was the finale of the 2019 Northwest Mountain Bike Series. Also known as the “Wednesday Night World Championships,” this was the series’ sixth season. The “world championships” reference pokes fun at the fact that although riders at local races and group rides are just out for bragging rights, everyone acts as though World Championship stripes … [Read more...] about NW MTB Series 2019 Finale
WNW with SRC @ Garfield HS
In the cycling world, "WNW" is the tongue-in-cheek acronym for "Wednesday Night World Championships," which refers to any overly-spirited group ride or race in which the participants pedal as though the world championship is on the line. For the Seattle Running Club (SRC), WNW is Wednesday Night Workouts, which are usually held on the Garfield High School track. SRC's … [Read more...] about WNW with SRC @ Garfield HS
Ellen Lavoie OKTs the JWT
Ellen Lavoie has always been a "body in motion." Growing up in rural New England she loved to play in the woods. She has also always been a free spirit who found it hard to stick with things. As a kid she tried team sports, but they never felt right. She ran track for a year, but quit because her coach wanted her to run the mile and she wanted to run the 200. She thought of … [Read more...] about Ellen Lavoie OKTs the JWT