Looking at my blog I realized I basically haven’t written a race report since 2012! Even Steve is blogging more often than I am. Partially this is because Jill is doing a better job than me anyways. Another reason is that my remaining reports are gargantuan (I’ve tried to start the ITI Nome report(s) a few times but didn’t make a real dent) and the backlog is long.
Generally my time is spent:
– Racing
– Designing and developing gear and software for the Iditarod, PTL/TDG, Freedom Challenge (for Jill) and various other events.
– Working at my dayjob
– Attempting to start a race report on the two Nome races
Right now, I’m about to take off to Europe for another PTL/TDG duo (PTL has mad stats this year with 183 miles and 87000ft of ascent! No idea if I can do this!). Then ITI preparations will be in full swing again, and soon after, I will dip my toes into endurance biking with the Freedom Challenge. Dip my toes, followed by a slip and full-body splash that is. I’m quite excited to try out something new, and the FC community and race seems fascinating and awesome.
I hope I can at least occasionally throw in some reports on stuff I’m working on. I’ve got a good sewing machine, a small CNC mill, 3d printer and a SMD rework station at my disposal … these days all necessary tools in a DIY diddlers quiver.
Happy trails!
It’s sad, I loved your race reports and still had you in my RSS feed after two years …
I would not say Jill’s blog is better, you have very different style and I liked your reports better (and she writes too damn much, I can’t follow !).
Anyway, good luck in your future endeavors !
Thanks! Hopefully I’ll get to write some reports after this – Jill is also always asking me to finish my Nome report 🙂
Cheers Beat
Hey, I’m just glad I can still beat you at something! Have a great time in Europe. I know you’ll rock both the races like you always do. At minimum post some pics as you always take great photos. Also, I miss the Alps and want to see them!
Hi, I’ve been re reading a variety of TdG blogs in anticipation of my first attempt next week and I noticed in yours you mentioned something you referred to as ‘resistance breathing.’ I’ve googled but I can’t find any reference to what this technique is, would you mind explaining it a little?
Wrong term indeed. Pressure breathing is what I meant. I wouldn’t stress too much about altitude. Some people have had issues, but generally you spend very little time high up, so chances of getting really sick are low.
Cheers, Beat
Thanks Beat, appreciate it. Best of luck next week