Thoughts for the week

I followed the return of Lance Armstrong to competition with great interest the past week at the Tour of Gila. He really seems to be doing this comeback thing the right way - using his clout and fame to push his foundation around the world but still putting his training and team first. Good stuff, Lance. He is a twitter junkie, so maybe we can get a shoutout sometime from him to help me promote my efforts raising money for MS research...

A few other links worth sharing:

-Something I live by in my training and we can all get on board with: Training on a Budget!
It's very easy to fall into the trap of "more money spent on equipment and training = greater results" when really it's just an excuse to buy more toys. I pay $12 a month for the local rec center which includes an indoor pool and which supports my community a lot better than any 24 hour fitness-type place would.

-finally starting to work some good climbing into my training. Nice climb and a hell of a descent coming back!

-Congrats to friend Steph for completing the Colorado Marathon in Ft. Collins. Truly an inspiration...I'm still bitter that New Belgium isn't open for tours on Sundays though...

-check out my new music project: Funky Acoustic Duo

A reminder to follow me in tweetville

'Til next time...
BJ

All the little things
that all the people see
as they're going through their lives
on real and borrowed time.

If you take the time
in the course of your life
look and you will see
what I mean by little things.

-from new song "Little Things"