Jumble of Thoughts

So, the Italian kid Ricardo Ricco, got kicked out of the tour this morning, for using a new syntehtic EPO. Instead of getting shots two-three times a week, you only need one or two a month. Pretty amazing drug, if you're anemic and a legitimate doctor prescribes it for you! Cheater. Everyone (especially my brother) says the Tour is dirty, but they really are just the sport with the best doping controls, so they are going to catch more athletes than other sports. And, Ricco's entire team, Saunier Duval, withdrew after they found out about their rider. Imagine if the entire Denver Broncos withdrew from their season is one player got busted for cheating? That would never happen, but it happens in cycling. Then there is Team Astana. They were not allowed to start in the TdF because they cheated last year? Even though that this years team is filled with guys who have never been caught cheating, who have passed all drug tests, and who contain the defending tour champ, arguably the best American cyclist and riders who have won countless other races around the world. But because they wearing the jersey of a team who got busted a year ago, the Tour did not invite them to race. Unreal, just unreal!!!

Back to track, after my Tour rant... tonight we are going to do a really hard track work-out. Bring some fast shoes, bring lots of water, it is going to be a long, hard work-out. Be prepared, both physically and mentally. I want to do lots of 500 m intervals and 1000 m intervals, with little rest. Should be fun, as I will be running around all over the place with ya! Plus, I think we will have some special guests tonight.

Today is really the last opportunity to sign up for the Orienteering race on Saturday. We have a lot of kids already signed up, but I am hoping we can get some more. There will be no normal Saturday practice, we will be attending that race instead. (I am really looking forward to racing!) If you have any questions, or concerns, shoot me an email, and we can figure everything out.

Here is the link to sign up:

Orienteering pre-registration

Here is the link to my post with all the details:

Orienteering explanation

See you all tonight at seven!

Coach Sep