• July 29, 2006
• Posted by Jannine

Innocent until proven guilty.

I know all of this talk of Floyd Landis is not really women’s specific…but I can’t help it. I am a huge fan and I am really pulling for him. I have been up for the past 48 hours trying to get as much info as possible. I applaud velonews.com for their consistent and thorough reporting.

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• July 27, 2006
• Posted by Jannine

PLEASE tell me it isn't true...Not Landis.

Waking up to NPR telling me that Floyd Landis, 2006 Tour de France Winner, just tested positive for the male sex hormone testosterone made my stomach twist and I wanted to vomit. WHY? WHY? WHY? WHY?

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• July 25, 2006
• Posted by Jannine

Johnny Cash Tribute to Hold Benefit Concert for HERA Women's Cancer Foundation: Philadelphia, PA.

Released by the HERA Foundation:

The Philadelphia based Johnny Cash Tribute band MAN IN BLACK will hold a benefit concert to raise money for the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation at Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 PM, along with special guest Jason Paul Elder. Organized by Team Bury the Dragon, the event will help fundraise for the C4L in Salt Lake City in September.

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• July 17, 2006
• Posted by Jannine

Girls are not afraid to Rip...but, we are afraid to crash!!

I spent this past weekend Downhill Mountain Biking in Big Sky, Montana. I consider myself a low intermediate that loves to go fast, drop the occasional 2-3 foot drops, and fish tail my way down some loose steep lines. I must admit that there are moments where I realize I am not breathing because I am so gripped. I also realize what I am willing to try and what I will not not. Most of the features I am NOT willing to try are the ones with the highest degree of CRASH FACTOR.

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• July 14, 2006
• Posted by Jannine

Chocolate Milk for Recovery

Guest Blog by Mary Howley Ryan, MS, RD
Beyond Broccoli Nutrition Counseling, Jackson, Wyoming.

I thought I would contribute to the chocolate milk discussion. First, though I’m with Jannine in thinking one of the shakes she indulged in following her 50-mile ride sounds pretty darn good…especially at the Victor Emporium where I suspect she got it. The downside to a shake though is not the sugar. Sugar is easily absorbed and converted to glycogen following a long ride so that part is fine. Fat is the part that can mess things up in terms of filling you up before you can eat or drink enough carbohydrate to replenish your depleted glycogen (carbohydrate) stores.

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• July 14, 2006
• Posted by Jannine

Chocolate Milk for Recovery

I thought I would contribute to the chocolate milk discussion. First, though I’m with Jannine in thinking one of the shakes she indulged in following her 50-mile ride sounds pretty darn good…especially at the Victor Emporium where I suspect she got it. The downside to a shake though is not the sugar. Sugar is easily absorbed and converted to glycogen following a long ride so that part is fine. Fat is the part that can mess things up in terms of filling you up before you can eat or drink enough carbohydrate to replenish your depleted glycogen (carbohydrate) stores. It’s like the spaghetti vs. lasagna thing. Lasagna is so high in fat that you often get full before you get enough carbs. If you aren’t planning to ride the next day it’s not a big deal but if you are doing a multiple day event or ride you may want to forego the shake or share it and supplement it with another source of carbs.

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• July 12, 2006
• Posted by Jannine

The American Alpine Club and Mountain Hardwear Announce the McNeill Nott Award

Released by Mountain Hardwear Inc. Public Relations

RICHMOND, Calif. -The American Alpine Club {AAC} and Mountain Hardwear have established a new annual grant for climbers, the McNeill Nott Award. Discussions during the last six months led both organizations to meet the need for a new climbing grant aimed at aspiring climbers taking their talents to the challenges of world class alpine pursuits. With the death of Sue Nott and her climbing partner Karen McNeill on Mt Foraker, the AAC and Mountain Hardwear decided to name its new grant the McNeill Nott Award. Sue Nott was a long time member of the AAC. Sue and Karen were both Mountain Hardwear athletes.

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• July 10, 2006
• Posted by Jannine

The Tour de France...For Children!

MIKE AND THE BIKE WEB SITE DELIVERS THE EXCITEMENT OF THE TOUR de FRANCE TO CHILDREN IN A QUEST TO PROMOTE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES THROUGH CYCLING.

As week one of the Tour de France comes to a close I am left to reflect about what this race means to me. Inspiration, motivation, and socialization are a few terms that sum up my Tour de France experience. Waking up at 6:30am (Mountain Time) has never been so easy. Aside from some of the drama and bad press that has followed this years Tour I am a dedicated follower of this amazing race.

The sound of the gears spinning, the beautiful colors of the peloton, and the driving encouragement to get out on the bike are only some of the reasons I am addicted.

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• July 05, 2006
• Posted by Jannine

Woman climbs Wyoming's Gannett Peak for the Climb for Cancer Foundation.

Friend, fellow athlete and simply an amazing soul, Amy Brennan, successfully climbed Gannett Peak, the highest point in Wyoming, on June 24th to raise money for cancer research. The 50501 mission was to organize teams to scale the highest peak in each state all on the same day, June 24th, while raising money for the following:

• Fund important research to find a cure for cancer.
• Provide patient support services.
• Give a child with cancer the opportunity to attend Camp Sunshine.

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