In anticipation of the 2019 Cyclocross National Championships here in the PNW, both MFG Cyclocross and Cross Revolution will be hosting "practice" events at the Nationals' venue, Ft. Steilacoom Park in Lakewood: Sunday, October 20: MFG Cyclocross Race #4, presented by Rapha Seattle Sunday, November 24, 2019: Cross Revolution 2019 Race #6 The Championships are happening … [Read more...] about Cyclocross Progression in the PNW: Craig Undem
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A New Era for Juniors: Rad Racing p/b Cycle U
The 2019 cyclocross season opened with the merging of the area's two premiere junior teams. RAD Racing and the Cycle University Junior Team have joined forces to become RAD Racing p/b Cycle U. The team accepts riders as young as the 1st grade. The new organization is led by Team Director Erik Anderson (RAD) and Coaching Director Craig Undem (Cycle U). The headline goal of … [Read more...] about A New Era for Juniors: Rad Racing p/b Cycle U
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
Tabatha Collins: “Why do I run?”
1. It’s when I feel most alive. 2. Movement nourishes the mind, body, and soul. It allows my thoughts to freely move within me, providing me with answers, creative ideas, reflection. My mind just works better after a run. 3. It is a detox that helps fight off personal demons; keeps me feeling “happy” and helps curb depressed thoughts and feelings; allows me to forget … [Read more...] about Tabatha Collins: “Why do I run?”
Tabatha Collins: Break the Record. Break the Stigma
47-year old Tabatha Collins is working on a new Guinness World Record for “Most Ultras Run in One Year by a Female.” In running, an ultra is considered anything over a marathon distance. 50Km is the most common increment above the marathon distance that gets into ultra territory. Tabatha lost her older brother, Todd, to an alcohol and drug overdose in 2007. She believes … [Read more...] about Tabatha Collins: Break the Record. Break the Stigma