01/20: The Last Days of Bryce

Week 35: Top O' The Knob

Strickler Knob Conquerors

The view from Strickler Knob

Wildlife at Scothorn Gap/Massanutten Trail

Dragonboat medal ceremony
happy hour at Black Jack 

Week 34: Swim, Bike, Run (Sunshine Not Included)

The sun didn't shine on Sunday, but about 500 triathletes certainly did. The relentless rain couldn't stop Jania and I from crossing the finish line at the Luray Sprint Triathlon this weekend. The water at Lake Arrowhead was a balmy 75 degrees, the 17-mile bike course had some exciting descents and climbs, and we both had to fight through some cramping to get through the run. But we fared well overall in Jania's 'Priority A' race and my tune up for the Savageman.

A special thank you goes out to: the Ventura family for coming to support us, Tita Evelyn for allowing us to crash at her fantastic cabin, and Jania's brother and mom, Mike and Zurida, for being Fudge guest photographers and taking most of these fantastic pictures!

In-water start for Wave 1 at Lake Arrowhead
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Jania finishing up her bike leg in the pouring rain
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Jania's birthday gift to me: a tri wetsuit!
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Transition area on the eve before our race

Transition 1 after the swim
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Zurida, Jania, and Mike at Lake Laura

Jania's Transistion 1 after the swim
(photo by Zurida Ventura)

Jania sprinting across the finish line
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Sporting our Finisher medals
(we always have enough energy for jumping shots)
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Jania's reward: a massive banana split at Smiley's
(photo by Zurida Ventura)

Swag (the real reason we race)

Week 31: Cabin Fever

Week 29: The Climbs of Bryce Mountain

Riding into the storm

Jason jumping in Lake Laura

The view after climbing Supinlick Ridge

Orkney Grade and Alum Springs

Relaxing at Lake Laura

Waiting for the rest of our biker gang

Climbing Orkney Grade

Basye Skyline

Disease Control Area

Lake Laura

The 2013 Felt FC on Supinlick Ridge