tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167373002024-03-13T14:10:32.225-06:00Boulder MultisportBeing boulder in FranceJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-8709449706108509882010-05-26T13:59:00.007-06:002010-05-26T14:07:12.535-06:00Texas 70.3There are a few of us on the Feedback Sports team that actually like to swim as a warm-up to the bike race and cool down with run. In other words, we also race triathlons. For me this was my first triathlon of the season and could be my last as I prepare to move me and the family to France in July.I’ll save the excuses of why my preparation for the event was less than lackluster. I hadn’t put in Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-3521390036728585192009-12-31T16:01:00.002-07:002009-12-31T16:03:37.016-07:00Farewell 09As the great Dr. Seuss would say...Oh the Places You'll Go.Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-7363320898931641752009-07-11T14:40:00.003-06:002009-07-11T14:48:40.747-06:00Coming up to speedIt’s been a busy few months since my last post with lots of surf, good wine, work, and some training and racing mixed in there. Louisville Crit Let’s start with the Louisville Criterium. A good pre-race race to keep the legs from getting stale going into the Hawaii 70.3 triathlon. While I found the race a little difficult in the beginning, things came around and I finished in a respectable Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-54599373042978720482009-04-06T16:46:00.003-06:002009-04-06T16:51:18.590-06:00Oceanside…A sea of surprisesThe first race of the season (California 70.3) is now in the books. What a surprise! The week before the race I was trying to decide at what point I would pull out of the race (end of the bike leg or end of the first lap of the run?). I was also trying to determine if it is better to DNS or DNF. Both have the element of quitting, it’s just a matter of at what point that happens, right? My Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-11082917246420508302009-03-01T07:42:00.002-07:002009-03-11T17:15:48.340-06:00A quickieJust a quick post on the world of J-Rod...It has been a busy couple of months and the trend will carry me into April. That's a good thing considering the economic climate. Although I am very secure in my job, it's never easy hearing about friends losing theirs and just last week Megan asked if I still had a job (I think she had Kit Kitridge on the brain - but nevertheless, do you want your kid Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-16579309601005832412009-02-06T14:46:00.003-07:002009-02-06T14:57:44.925-07:00Feedback teaming up with PanacheFeedback Sports Road Cycling team will be teaming up with Panache Cyclewear for the 2009 season. We continue to enjoy generous support from our sponsors and are excited about the addition of Specialized. With Feedback Sports changing corporate colors to red/black, it only made sense for the road cycling team to do so as well, which fits well with the Specialized colors. The change in color also Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-58757925361954668432008-11-19T09:04:00.013-07:002008-11-19T09:22:29.519-07:00St. George picturesThe early going.Finding a rhythm.Splashing through the puddles.Approach to the finish.The finish!Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-35282046437400700652008-10-07T17:38:00.006-06:002008-10-07T17:53:26.719-06:00Losing all your marblesBefore embarking on my first marathon training program, I asked the question, "I have never run more than four miles before, how will I be able to run 26? In one day?" The answer was complete cheese and went something like this..."I'll give you a bag of 26 marbles and after each mile you throw out one marble. When you cross the finish line look down in your bag and you will see you just lost allJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-73382704409603668002008-10-04T10:39:00.000-06:002008-10-04T10:40:32.784-06:002:59Enough said.Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-20816478975085986912008-09-10T08:34:00.007-06:002008-09-10T08:40:02.777-06:00Changing windsFall is beginning to whisper in my ear and in previous years, I dread that cold whisper. Not surprising since I have lived in Houston and So Cal for over 25 years absorbing the warmth and sunshine deep into my flesh. As a result, my motivation for braving the cold is usually absent during fall/winter which causes me to struggle in early season races. Last year was the exception when I struggled Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-30432451652841047612008-08-12T08:28:00.003-06:002008-08-12T08:35:24.904-06:00Thoughts from a 56 mile ride during the 5430 Long Course- Should I be hurting on the bike this soon (less than a mile into the race)? Better back off.- Crap, speed up, you just got passed by a girl. At least, she rides for Toyota-United. Still gotta pass her back though.- I need a new saddle.- That dude has four water bottles on his $6K carbon bike! WTF? There are six aid stations on this bike course. Idiot!- Was that Steve running on Jay Rd? Maybe IJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-92063449289847585302008-07-21T10:17:00.003-06:002008-07-21T14:27:27.912-06:00Boulder Peak Triathlon 2008My build up to the Peak had been going good. Not great, but good. Swimming had been a little spotty since Florida ½ IM, but I was beginning to find my stroke and also riding into form on the bike. Running was also good, but not great.Bike racing the two weekends before the Peak would be on tap to really build my speed going into the Peak. Niwot was the first of three bike races on menu and asJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-48636382652575532662008-07-01T13:40:00.006-06:002008-07-01T17:52:57.159-06:00Taking the country by stormThanks to people like you, my campaign has finally gained some traction and together we are generating a buzz across the country. Get the full story from News3Online.comJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-91227115484359502872008-06-09T07:58:00.003-06:002008-06-09T08:02:32.440-06:00Need a loan?You think gas prices are high now?Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-38637278587354720022008-06-05T09:48:00.025-06:002008-06-05T10:49:26.189-06:00Disney (and 70.3), TTs, crits, politics and moreI am due for some updates. Let's see, there was Florida 70.3, Disney World, road racing, politics, and a whole lot more. I won’t hit all these topics in this post but I do plan to cover it all over the next week or so. So sit tight.City Park My first crit of the year turned out to be a crash filled race with no less than 5-6 separate incidents. Anytime you mix 80 egos with super high octane Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-33487970862768233372008-04-25T07:56:00.008-06:002008-04-25T08:05:57.966-06:00Puppies, politics, bronchitis and racingI finally gave in. The kids and Carey worked me over pretty good and now we have a three month old puppy named Otis. I can’t complain. Seeing the kids completely enamored by the pup is worth cleaning up his piss and shit.Speaking of piss and shit, Clinton scored a victory in Penn. Tuesday, however at what cost? Obama still has more delegates, more votes, more states, and a hell of a lot more Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-90050826041387448992008-04-01T15:22:00.007-06:002008-04-01T15:27:31.953-06:00Picking up the piecesAfter having been away from home for a week and a half (seems longer), I am finally back where I belong. While Redlands is especially nice this time of year, there truly is no place like home. I officially kicked off the race season in San Dimas this past weekend. This race in my mind was listed as one of my priority races. I knew the course from last year and had already written my victory Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-65270819630345058192008-03-08T20:11:00.001-07:002008-03-08T20:14:42.572-07:00Spring-ing into actionSpring is almost here and with it the race season. In fact the road race season officially kicked off today in Fort Collins, but without me. Right now, my focus is later in March for the San Dimas Stage Race. Yep, it's the same race where I was throttled in the road race. I am intent on not letting that happen again. But first, I must focus on the hills since the stage one is a time trial up Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-88181751550812968102007-06-14T21:58:00.001-06:002007-06-14T22:07:00.841-06:00I once caught a fish this big...Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-44628716469245605742006-12-21T15:34:00.000-07:002006-12-21T16:46:15.863-07:00Attempts to dig my way to work failedEquipped with nothing more than a laptop, boxlite, and shovel.Makeshift office (JeffCo Airport)Early in the AM.Holden and Sidney trekking through the snow to get to the swing set.Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-1155653095635848292006-08-15T08:16:00.000-06:002006-08-15T09:22:43.673-06:00Professionals are Born HereFirst, I want to send a shout out to the 5430 Series race organizers Barry and <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Jodee Siff. Barry and Jodee have done a phenomenal job in putting on these races. If you competed in any of the 5430 series, I encourage you to send them an email to let them know how great the races were. While my days as an athlete in this sport are numbered, I plan to volunteer at as Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-1153925769419031852006-07-26T08:42:00.000-06:002006-07-26T09:06:07.566-06:00I don't want to brag or anything but...We have the greatest kids!Thumbs up, dude.Too cute.Last minute advice from running coach and mother. Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-1150267983771227282006-06-14T00:48:00.000-06:002006-06-16T16:59:06.216-06:00Swift kick to the headNote to self: Don't let the kids kick box. Results are what you would expect.http://www.ebaumsworld.com/2006/06/onekick.wmvJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-1148956182181363402006-05-29T19:56:00.000-06:002006-05-30T08:08:12.980-06:00State Criterium ChampionMy epic weekend has finally come to a close. Four races in three days. It started off with an 8th place finish in the time trial, followed by a grueling 11th place finish in yesterday's crit, then capped off with a double header today with the Bolder Boulder at 7 am and another crit at 1:30 pm. My legs can finally relax and look forward to a recovery week.Before getting into the details, here is Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16737300.post-1148270054547573152006-05-21T21:53:00.000-06:002006-05-24T06:17:18.446-06:00Coal Miner’s Classic – Heavy hearts and lessons learnedI am trying to think if there was ever a time I didn’t complete a race I started. Granted, I have only been competing now for four years (marathons, triathlons, bike races), but the short answer is no. That would change at today’s race. Today’s race would start with heavy hearts. It had been renamed to The Scott Kornfield Memorial Race. Scott was killed tragically last year while on a Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349838047426401563noreply@blogger.com2