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Working the 24-Hour Shift

Working the 24-Hour Shift

Posted by | Mar 1, 2008 | |

My 24 hour mountain bike racing career started in 2006. A long-term adventure racing team sponsor bowed out and I was left with the task of redefining myself as an athlete or getting a real job. Fortunately, my sponsors Red Bull and Specialized were supportive in my quest to avoid a nine-to-five existence. For lack of a better idea, I decided to take my endurance experience into mountain bike racing. I knew I could race for days on end from my adventure racing career, but had no idea if I was fast enough or good enough on a bike. I had never actually entered an official mountain bike race or ridden against any women. I won the first 24 hour race I participated in that year in Spokane, WA. It was my test run and I beat everyone in the race, including the men. I took it as a sign. Nine to five would have to wait.

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Are you ready for an adventure race?

Are you ready for an adventure race?

Posted by | Jan 1, 2004 | , , |

Adventure races are also such a HUGE undertaking that someone entering one might think, โ€œAm I ready? Did I train enough? Did I forget something?โ€ I remember one race in particular, my very first Eco Challenge and only my second race ever. It was probably the most unprepared and frightened I have felt in my whole life. A 24-hour race seemed like an eternity to me. My background was cross country running in high school and college where the two and three mile races seemed long. Most of my fear was due to lack of experience and knowledge. I really had no idea what I was getting in to. I had done one 24 hour race that happened to be an Eco Challenge qualifier. I was like a deer caught in the headlights the whole way. We won the race, nonetheless, and were invited to Australia.

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Theย California Enduro Seriesย @ca_enduro took to the High Sierra for Round 4 of the 2023 season. The sold-outย Northstar Enduroย delivered two days of intense racing in stellar conditions (dreamy temps! hero dirt!) atย Northstar California Resortย in Truckeeย August 19-20. Read the recap at adventuresportsjournal.com/northstar-enduro-2023. ๐Ÿ“ธ: Northstar Enduro 2023 Pro Women champion Amy Morrison @amymo_11 by @bixxel.media #californiaenduroseries #northstarenduro #enduro #eduro

Theย California Enduro Seriesย @ca_enduro took to the High Sierra for Round 4 of the 2023 season.

The sold-outย Northstar Enduroย delivered two days of intense racing in stellar conditions (dreamy temps! hero dirt!) atย Northstar California Resortย in Truckeeย August 19-20.

Read the recap at adventuresportsjournal.com/northstar-enduro-2023.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Northstar Enduro 2023 Pro Women champion Amy Morrison @amymo_11 by @bixxel.media

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Out now! Issue #130 a path to the path. We recognize that outdoor adventure is the path and great photos are the path back to the path. Sometimes we lose our way and great photos help us stay inspired. โ  โ  To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the @yosemiteclimbingassociation, guest editor and YCA director @timmyoneill presents five climbing photos that changed the game, including the stunner on our cover of Ron Kauk in Tuolumne Meadows by Chris Falkenstein. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธโ  โ  If you have temporarily lost your way, we hope you find a hard copy of this issue, and it helps you find the path out of your summer doldrums and into the magic of fall colors. Thanks for reading! ๐Ÿ“–โ  โ  Click the link ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• in our bio for this issue's Editor's Note โ€” A Path to the Path, Contemplating the Tao โ€” by Matt Niswonger. โ  โ  Cover Photo: Chris Falkentsteinโ  โ  #print #printmagazine #independentmedia #outdoors #californiaโ  #climbing #Yosemite #adventure #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ  โ  โ 

Out now! Issue #130 a path to the path. We recognize that outdoor adventure is the path and great photos are the path back to the path. Sometimes we lose our way and great photos help us stay inspired. โ 
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To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the @yosemiteclimbingassociation, guest editor and YCA director @timmyoneill presents five climbing photos that changed the game, including the stunner on our cover of Ron Kauk in Tuolumne Meadows by Chris Falkenstein. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธโ 
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If you have temporarily lost your way, we hope you find a hard copy of this issue, and it helps you find the path out of your summer doldrums and into the magic of fall colors. Thanks for reading! ๐Ÿ“–โ 
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Click the link ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• in our bio for this issue's Editor's Note โ€” A Path to the Path, Contemplating the Tao โ€” by Matt Niswonger. โ 
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Cover Photo: Chris Falkentsteinโ 
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#print #printmagazine #independentmedia #outdoors #californiaโ  #climbing #Yosemite #adventure #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ 
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PSA: In anticipation of Hurricane Hilary, @castateparks has closed three state park units. Also, the public is urged to stay out of the ocean due to a high surf advisory in Southern California this weekend.โ  โ  See link in bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• for more info and resources. โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Negley Stockman / Unsplashโ  โ  #PSA #HurricaneHilary #StaySafeโ  โ 

PSA: In anticipation of Hurricane Hilary, @castateparks has closed three state park units. Also, the public is urged to stay out of the ocean due to a high surf advisory in Southern California this weekend.โ 
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See link in bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• for more info and resources. โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธ Negley Stockman / Unsplashโ 
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#PSA #HurricaneHilary #StaySafeโ 
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Exciting news โ€” California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund have joined forces to expand Castle Rock. This includes a new park entrance and acres of pristine landscapes. ๐ŸŒฟ โ  โ  The $4.21 million in acquisitions for six properties by State Parks are the first for the agency in the Santa Cruz Park District since 2011 and the first anywhere in the state since 2021. ๐ŸŽ„โ  โ  Click link in bio ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’• to learn more. โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Dennis Yuโ  โ  ๐Ÿ“– #CastleRockStatePark #NatureExpansion #DiscoverMore

Exciting news โ€” California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund have joined forces to expand Castle Rock. This includes a new park entrance and acres of pristine landscapes. ๐ŸŒฟ โ 
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The $4.21 million in acquisitions for six properties by State Parks are the first for the agency in the Santa Cruz Park District since 2011 and the first anywhere in the state since 2021. ๐ŸŽ„โ 
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Click link in bio ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’• to learn more. โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธ Dennis Yuโ 
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๐Ÿ“– #CastleRockStatePark #NatureExpansion #DiscoverMore ...

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Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ  โ  In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ  โ  โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ  โ  #climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj

Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ 
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In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ 
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โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ 
๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ 
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#climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj ...

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Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ  โ  In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ  โ  โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ  โ  #climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj

Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ 
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In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ 
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โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ 
๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ 
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#climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj ...

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Public Announcement: Parking at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Tahoe will be temporarily closed until 1PM this Wednesday, August 9 for the annual Tahoe Summit. โ  โ  Online registration for the Tahoe Summit is now closed, but you can register the day of at the event.โ  โ  Learn more via the link in our bio. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ”—โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ California State Parks, 2019. Photo by Brian Baerโ 

Public Announcement: Parking at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Tahoe will be temporarily closed until 1PM this Wednesday, August 9 for the annual Tahoe Summit. โ 
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Online registration for the Tahoe Summit is now closed, but you can register the day of at the event.โ 
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Learn more via the link in our bio. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ”—โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธ California State Parks, 2019. Photo by Brian Baerโ  ...

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Michele Lamelin's four-legged trail partner, Anneke, enjoying a day on the trail in Oakridge, Oregon. ๐ŸŒฒโ  โ  In this photo, Anneke is modeling Ruffwearโ€™s snazzy new Trail Runnerโ„ข Dog Running Vest. ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ  โ  Check it out in our latest issue's Gear We Love, or click the link in our bio to learn more. ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’•โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธโ  @michele_and_annekeโ  โ  #trailrunning #dogs #trailrunningdogs #ruffwear #outdoor #adventures #oregon #california #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ  โ 

Michele Lamelin's four-legged trail partner, Anneke, enjoying a day on the trail in Oakridge, Oregon. ๐ŸŒฒโ 
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In this photo, Anneke is modeling Ruffwearโ€™s snazzy new Trail Runnerโ„ข Dog Running Vest. ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ 
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Check it out in our latest issue's Gear We Love, or click the link in our bio to learn more. ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’•โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธโ  @michele_and_annekeโ 
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#trailrunning #dogs #trailrunningdogs #ruffwear #outdoor #adventures #oregon #california #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ 
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