So, April was the last time I had the time, energy, or inspiration to write anything. Well, I've certainly had the inspiration, just lacking in the other two departments.
Where to begin...I guess I could start with the AJ officially leaving his Dad in the dust a few months ago and CAT'ing up to a 2! And on his 18th birthday no less. It was something special to watch as the entire Pro 1-2-3 field sang Happy Birthday to mah boy before his very 1st race as a CAT 2 out at the Golden State Crit.
This past June AJ competed in his first ever Jr. National Championships up in Bend OR. (see pic <---)
AJ...Jr. Nats Bend OR...contemplating. |
The team is a composite squad put together from Jr.'s all over the nation. AJ submitted his race resume a few months back and lo and behold, he was chosen. He, along with 4 other boys from around the U.S. will join forces and race against the best Jr. racers from all around the globe. Sadly, Dad can't go with him, but it'll be good for the both of us...
So, obviously I started writing this about 2 weeks ago...I have become the KING of procrastination! I've started over a dozen posts before this in the past months and maybe some day, I'll post them. Maybe it'll be in one mass post...a collage if you will, little unfinished snippets of the happenings of my life. As if...
This past June we ventured up north to Bend OR for the Jr. National Championships where we met a fantastic couple who were gracious enough to put us up for the week. Sloan and Jenny Anderson are 2 of the coolest people you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting.
Jenny and Sloan |
Nice gloves! |
AJ was standing on his tippy-toes... |
This was atop Pilot Butte just south of town. One of the few moments we weren't chasing sleep and hunting for food and coffee.
Though I didn't race, I ate like I did. I must have gained 5 lbs. in the 5 days we were up there. Feeding a hungry 18 year old has residual effects. I mean, who could just sit there and watch as he shovels all that yummy goodness without joining in on the fun! For example...
Uhm...HYEAH! |
Good people, good food, and good coffee.....what more do you want? Maybe a dash of ethnic diversity...but hey, you can't have everything.
We had an awesome time and look forward to returning next year...
Master Nationals will be in Bend for the next 2 years....yeayuh!
AJ and Zach...pre-race Race Face! |
That's so pro! Thanks to Judd, AJ's coach! |
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