Author Archives: carolyn

Oh, hi, winter

It’s Bike Show weekend, which can only mean one thing — the start of rainy season. The poor Ninja is stuck inside as the rain pours down.  But fear not, brave steed…weather.com hints at sunny days to come during my … Continue reading

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Ninja and massages: a great combination!

Today’s ride was a gorgeous 32-mile ride down to Palo Alto and back for an appointment with a massage therapist.  My back had been pretty stiff/sore, so I figured a massage was a perfect excuse to ride on a gorgeous … Continue reading

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November progress report

Wow, November already.  Crap, does that mean it’s almost Christmas? And 2011? Huh? What’s Going On? Things continue to go really well.  99% of the remaining pain I have is muscle soreness due to increased activity. The mind-body connection workbook … Continue reading

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The Woodside Store

Yesterday’s ride was another example of the disconnect that seems to be happening lately with regards to my planning rides and my ability to then execute those rides. Before I talk about the ride itself, I’m going to get a … Continue reading

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Vista points

The ride I’d originally planned for this weekend didn’t pan out for various reasons, mostly that pesky thing we call “rain”, which means winter is on its way here in the Bay Area. I found myself with a free hour … Continue reading

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