I think we need to have a little fun here. I know that some of us grow beards for hunting season or hockey season or snowmobile season or just for winter in general. Well this year, based on the fact that for almost 2 months I couldn't stand long enough without crutches to even think about shaving, I decided to grow me a beard ( to the shegrin of my wife).
I know that the Big Cat had a little bit of growth going from seeing his youtube video (so that means you're in this contest brother). I'm sure maybe some others out there have some growth too.
So from now until March 2nd, we'll have open entry to see who had the best growth. This will be equal opportunity, so ladies, if you didn't have time to get you lip waxed last week, we'll accept that too.
Send your pictures to me at craigm.seider@gmail.com I'll post the pics on the blog after the 2nd, and I'll open a poll for voting. All emailed pictures will become my property, and trust me, when this is all over, I will be deleting them from my system (cuz honestly, I don't want to look at you any more than you do).
Winner gets exclusive bragging rights for the next year! That's one hell of a prize!
Die with your boots on,
Craigers
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wigwam MTB Challenge Re-Visited
Saw these videos on youtube of the WORS Wigwam MTB Challenge that I did back in October. Now, I am not in any of these videos, but it gives you a pretty good idea of what I've been doing with my free time for the last 9 months. I am still a beginner, so my time doesn't get logged any where but in my head. My next class jump would move me to Men's Citizen Clydesdale 34 and under. Had I raced in that class in October I would've come in 4th. Anyway, enjoy these vids.
Kippis,
Craigers
Kippis,
Craigers
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Physical Therapy Day 1
So I had my first Physical Therapy (we'll call it PT from here on out) session last for the surgically repaired ankle fracture (we'll call that the pain in my arse, even though it really is a pain in my ankle). The big tough Trail Dog was reduced to a more of a Treadmill Puppy.
I was so proud that I was walking not only without crutches, but I was walking without my cane as well. Nothing but a lace up ankle brace for support. Bring it on!
My range of motion sucks! My therapist said "I'm going to push on your foot, don't let me move it." Yeah right. I've got damn near zero strength in my ankle, and I can't stand on that foot without hanging on to anything for more than a few seconds. The swelling in my calf, ankle and foot is still way too much.
I guess it's a good thing I went PT (after all the complaining I did about having to go).
My biggest question was am I going to be good to go by May when all the rides and races start up again? Her reply was "We'll know for sure by April. It's going to be up to you to push yourself to get back to normal." Now, my therapist seems like a very pleasant young lady, however, I have no intentions of seeing her in April. I need positive re-enforcement so all you readers send me some good vibrations.
Kippis,
Craigers
Monday, February 2, 2009
New Month = News & Changes
Hard to imagine an entire month of 2009 has come and gone, but with a new month, comes news, weather, and sports.
First off, the topic that has dominated my life for the past two months (which all of you are probably sick to death of hearing about), my ankle. Saw the doc again today. I've graduated from the giant ankle to knee boot with the 6" Gene Simmons platform heel, to a lace up ankle brace. Imagine, if you will, walking with this monstrous "thing" on your foot for two weeks. This boot rivals the Pimp of the Year platforms from "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka". If they were only hollow in the heel, I could have kept my goldfish in them. Now think about this. You get used to walking while having to step like your going up a stair. Then, all of a sudden, the extra height is gone. I damn near fell on my face just due to that fact alone! And now I still have to go to physical therapy. Oh well, at least I'm progressing and not regressing. We'll see what he has to say in another month.
I've decided to make a little change to the right hand column of the blog. Rather than list a pick for an album and a book to read for the month, I've decided to list a music and book pick in the first post of the month. I figured not only could I then get into a little more depth as to why I've chosen what I did, I also might spark some conversation (good, bad , or indifferent) into my choices. So let's get to it.
February 2009 Book of the Month
" Ghost Trails" - by Jill Homer
Wow. I guess I never knew there were folks out there that are this hardcore into biking. This book is a great chronology of Jill's journey through the 2008 Iditarod Invitational Race. She delves into some of her life that led her to the point and time of the race, which helps to explain a little bit why she did what she did. I don't want to ruin any of this one for you, but felt for a "first time" author (at least as far as a book goes) it's a pretty good read. The 2009 Iditarod Invitational starts on March 1st. You can check up on all racers during the race via the website, http://www.alaskaultrasport.com/alaska_ultra_home_page.html
February 2009 Trail Tunes
"Stoned Immaculate: The Music of the Doors" - Various Artists
Released in 2000 as a tribute album to the doors, all the tunes are great. It features some great timeless artists like Aerosmith, Bo Diddley, and John Lee Hooker, as well as some artists of the era like Smashmouth, Creed, and Days of the New. This one is in the "frequently played" category on my MP3.
Another new area of the blog is links to the products that I use, including Gary Fisher, Shimano, and Lizard Skins to name a few.
I hope this finds everyone healthy and happy. Spring is just around the corner.
Kippis,
Craigers
First off, the topic that has dominated my life for the past two months (which all of you are probably sick to death of hearing about), my ankle. Saw the doc again today. I've graduated from the giant ankle to knee boot with the 6" Gene Simmons platform heel, to a lace up ankle brace. Imagine, if you will, walking with this monstrous "thing" on your foot for two weeks. This boot rivals the Pimp of the Year platforms from "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka". If they were only hollow in the heel, I could have kept my goldfish in them. Now think about this. You get used to walking while having to step like your going up a stair. Then, all of a sudden, the extra height is gone. I damn near fell on my face just due to that fact alone! And now I still have to go to physical therapy. Oh well, at least I'm progressing and not regressing. We'll see what he has to say in another month.
I've decided to make a little change to the right hand column of the blog. Rather than list a pick for an album and a book to read for the month, I've decided to list a music and book pick in the first post of the month. I figured not only could I then get into a little more depth as to why I've chosen what I did, I also might spark some conversation (good, bad , or indifferent) into my choices. So let's get to it.
February 2009 Book of the Month
" Ghost Trails" - by Jill Homer
Wow. I guess I never knew there were folks out there that are this hardcore into biking. This book is a great chronology of Jill's journey through the 2008 Iditarod Invitational Race. She delves into some of her life that led her to the point and time of the race, which helps to explain a little bit why she did what she did. I don't want to ruin any of this one for you, but felt for a "first time" author (at least as far as a book goes) it's a pretty good read. The 2009 Iditarod Invitational starts on March 1st. You can check up on all racers during the race via the website, http://www.alaskaultrasport.com/alaska_ultra_home_page.html
February 2009 Trail Tunes
"Stoned Immaculate: The Music of the Doors" - Various Artists
Released in 2000 as a tribute album to the doors, all the tunes are great. It features some great timeless artists like Aerosmith, Bo Diddley, and John Lee Hooker, as well as some artists of the era like Smashmouth, Creed, and Days of the New. This one is in the "frequently played" category on my MP3.
Another new area of the blog is links to the products that I use, including Gary Fisher, Shimano, and Lizard Skins to name a few.
I hope this finds everyone healthy and happy. Spring is just around the corner.
Kippis,
Craigers
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Welcome bikeblog.com Readers!
Just a quick note to all my regular readers. Trail Dog Tracks is now listed on bikeblogs.com in the Miscellaneous Bike Blog section. There are some other blogs in the same category you may have read like Up in Alaska to name one.
To any new readers that have found this little piece of the internet through bikeblogs.com, thanks for stopping by. Feel free to post comments and interact with everyone, and I hope you stop by again.
Kippis,
Craigers
To any new readers that have found this little piece of the internet through bikeblogs.com, thanks for stopping by. Feel free to post comments and interact with everyone, and I hope you stop by again.
Kippis,
Craigers
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