Help Wanted, Kelly’s Birthday, and such.

So, yeah, the Turbo! Sports empire is growing and I am going to need someone on the ground in Colorado in another month. To give you an idea, I am going back out there next week (just for a couple days) and then two weeks after that, another week out there. Just can’t do it all alone. Anyway, thinking this would be a good ad:

Are you tired of steady paychecks, health care and other benefits? Would you like to travel great distances and attend events with no guaranteed pay? Have I got the job for you! Turbo! Sports is hiring a full-time-ish tech/sub rep for Colorado…

Just kidding, I won’t mention any of that until someone is hired. Wait, I guess I just did. Anyway, the job does kick ass, but you should probably know what you’re getting into.

In other news, today is my Kelly’s birthday. She’s 23. At least that’s what she keeps trying to tell our kids. They are young enough where they just accept it.  Anyway (that’s the 3rd time I’ve used it in this post, sorry) I am not that awesome with birthdays. I didn’t bring her breakfast in bed (crumbs, gross), or a bouquet of roses or anything. I’ve already made my mandatory public declaration of love on FB, so we can skip that.

Okay, okay… super lucky to have met my Kelly. And at such a young age. Crazy to think I was only 19. Crazier that she stuck with me. I don’t know why things have worked out so well for me, but I will take it and count my blessing. Love ya, hot stuff!

ANYWAY, I hate when other people post sappy stuff, so thanks for sticking with me.

My BRO-in-law (Kelly’s BRO) just popped in, so I better log-off. Peace out yo.

State Crit Chumps 2: With a Vengeance

So, yeah, state crit chumps…It was hot. 101 when I pulled up and it probably got warmer during the race. It was super windy and there is a massive fire close by, so it was going to be a tough guy race with a new course around the Salt Palace, which was pretty cool. The last corner was pretty dodgy, but it was a long way from there to the line and the race was hard enough that there wasn’t going to be some crazy sprint anyway. So, yeah, better course than around the meth park for sure.

Anyway, big Dave Hardwood took the V. I felt pretty confident he would, which should have made the strategy pretty straightforward, right?

Unfortunately, I just wasn’t good enough. I didn’t completely suck. I would say my fitness is not so bad, just lacking a bit in the top end and recovery areas. That will come back quickly if I can race a little more consistently, so I feel like I could theoretically be good soon. Always an optimist!

I ended up 12th. So, yes, more than 11 guys showed (see previous post). Seriously, I think only 25-ish finished though. A lot of people quit.

Thanks to the Ski Utah crew for putting it on, all the officials, and all the racers too. I had a great time and am thankful for the opportunity.

Now chilling at home with 75% of the kids having fevers. Summer sickness sucks!