Its been a nippy week in Truckee with fresh white on the surrounding mountains. I’ve figured the secret to survival: go in between rainy spells and wear layers. Many  of them.

(Starting the Xterra USA Championship bike course in Incline Village)

I would say that I am pretty involved in Dan’s career. I try to make sure that everything goes well for him during training and racing. The biggest thing that I have come to realize is how important diet is. He has three sessions a day, most days. Being fresh out of university and [...]

As opposed to writing you about my week, I figured film an interview report thereof. A first, and an umcomfy first at that… Having to see myself on the screen and all… But I’ll have some fun with it going forward. If you’re unable to watch Youtube because of a work prohibits it, change jobs, [...]

I wrote over the festive season on time spent with some foreigners, training in and around Stellenbosch. Will Clarke (home),  Andreas Raelert, Tim Don (home)- friends of mine - had to qualify their Olympic spots this weekend. I’ve not seen a more committed effort by an athlete than by Andreas. He missed out today. But [...]