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The Dead Pirates are no longer. After our Action For Africa debacle, and not really being a team, the past few months I have decided to spend my time doing better things than blogging about bikes and reading self absorbed posts about Snurfer. Cya.

New bike (rebuilt) runs like a bat out of hell with the gearing. I am looking forward to the St. Patrick's 100 mile run. I am healthy and find myself riding in an upper gear without even thinking about. On the way home, Birch Bay is flat and smooth. Which is a nice 3 mile cool down, then you hit Seldar hill (my home) and it's an intense climb to get home. I am 1/4 mile from my beloved beach, but it's a straight up 700 ft, 38 degree grade. I admit there have been a few times I walked the bike home, on the last stretch. Uphill in 40 mph winds, yes I walked the last 100 feet. :-)

Riding on the coast, you have to constantly deal with the wind. The best part is when you finally get a tail wind and keep pace with traffic!

On another note. We have decided to not involve anyone else in our club. The Dead Pirate's stand as we started. Myself, Phil & Mike. We have also decided to not merge with Seattle Bike Club. We will be running solo against the dreaded spandex weekend warriors. Stay Tuned.

And the ankle is at 98%

Good Times

After my ankle injury, I have managed my usual 20 miles a day. Not as fast, but my legs feel good. I was very depressed being hurt, but I worked through it. Or so I keep telling myself! I just refuse to quit. In all aspects of my life. What do you do, lie down and feel sorry for yourself? Walk around being pissed off? Trust me I did that for a bit and now I'm pissed with the wasted time I spent.

I have a new bike and can't wait to join The original Dead Pirates Phil & Mike on the 100 mile run in March.

Today's total. 28 miles. Legs are good, ankle is almost there. I am healthy and my body has responded. On a lighter note, I would rather drop dead riding. It beats the hell out of dying behind a desk.

It's been awhile since last post. Had to deal with my ankle injury and I am at about 90% back. Ankle aches at night sometimes, refusing to do any pain meds.

Looking forward to the March century ride. Will be riding solo with a beautiful new bike I am building.

The past couple of months have been the greatest in terms of technique, equipment and leg therapy. I am excited to start all this craziness all over again.

DP Joey

122 miles

Placed 2nd in my age group out of 60. Placed 27th out of 320 total. Rode with cleats and ankle is a bit sore, but not that bad. Labor Day is the last run for me this year. I feel good, albeit tired. My legs ache and am off to couch surf with advil. My only regret with the healing couch surfing is that there is no football on...