Monday, October 19, 2009

Win, "Win", WIN!

Better than a "Win, Win" situation...

Sorry for lagging on the 'blog posts. I'm working two jobs, trying to pass the last class for my degree, coaching a handful of athletes and still managing to train quite a lot. Luckily, I'm shutting down 2009 for a bit before I start up for 2010.

This past weekend was a big one and I figure I'd share what went down. Friday was my 34th birthday and Holly and my 5-year anniversary (which I forgot...sorry!).

Holly is so amazing, she baked me a cake. Chocolate! Thankfully, there was no singing. My birthday present to myself came in to REI (special order) and I tested it out Sunday. Camelbak Montara. Bomb! Minimal bounce, holds 35 oz of liquid and still has room to carry quite a lot. Best way to carry stuff on long runs that I've found (better than hand-held bottles or bottle waist packs for sure!).


Saturday morning I got up way too early and drove up to San Dimas for the Incycle XC Challenge, the first race in the So Cal Triple Crown. The race was HOT, the course unrelenting and the field was FAST. Thanks to the weak turnout and Marco breaking his chain on lap 1, I got the "win" by default. Now that I'm leading the series, I may have to do the other two races. Hmmmm...
Cool trophy and my first win!

I nabbed my award and hauled ass down to Temecula for Luke and Charressa's wedding. Still hot and kinda windy, but great to see people make a commitment to each other in front of friends and family. Congrats!


Hooked up with the usual suspects at the wedding. I swear it looked like a group ride with Allison, Justin, Slater, Monique, James, Beth, Holly and myself all sporting various swiming, cycling, running and paddling tan lines. Cracking me up.
We tasted Luke's home brews, drank some wine (not me), and did some dancing before heading home and collapsing into bed. Exhausted.




A killer weekend!
E.

5 comments:

Ryan Weeger said...

Congrats on that win Eric, that trophy does look pretty rad! AND happy bday old man!!

Pedal Circles said...

Didn't know it was your birthday weekend!! Happy (belated) birthday. Sounds like a good one at any rate :)

Unknown said...

happy late b-day.

super cool hangin out. holly is a hottie!!! lucky man!

when are you coming to get this bike for her? :)

Slater Fletcher said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Your a modest man too! You didnt mention that you took home such a sweet trophy.

Looking forward to hitting some trails with you over the winter...on foot or wheels!

Erin said...

Dang! Congratulations on everything! (Very belated...sorry!)