Yearly Archives: 2014
Groin injuries – introduction
| April 2, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Yesterday during my run I got a very real life lesson on technical trail and groin muscle demands. I hit the trails with Tess between downpours, anticipating a rather slow and mincing run over some rather sloppy footing. The single track looked solid, but it was hard packed clay, and it was uneven. It was […] more
March IRL 2014
| March 31, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
If I ran today, would I be a Badass or Dumbass? (pic taken from the upstairs window of our class’s homeroom in the lecture building) The decision of whether to run in the rain today is what is keeping me from finalizing my March IRL report since I’m certainly NOT riding either horse in today’s […] more
Ketch up!
| March 31, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’ve been so good about blogging the last couple of months it’s been a while since I’ve had to have a post dedicated to a flurry of short updates. What have I been doing if not posting here? It’s a time for change – a time of endings and of new beginnings. April is shaping […] more
Backpacking – Ohlone trip
| March 26, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Event Report, Mel's Life |
Update: The gallery worked on some computers, some browsers, and not others. So I’m trying something new and am re-editing this post. Same content (sorry) but trying to get the bugs worked out before my next ride story for you’all! In the spirit of trying to practice blogging “sustainably” through my clinical year, I’m trying […] more
Seminar – Research in endurance (Tevis study cont)
| March 25, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
It’s been a whirl wind week since we chatted. I’m getting a taste of clinics and it’s boring, busy, hectic, frightening, etc. But, we aren’t here to talk about dairy cows and what the industry is or isn’t doing….so let’s get back to the conference. Brief recap from the previous post: Remember that… 1. …chloride […] more
Off the grid
| March 20, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’m off the grid for the next couple days on a backpacking trip!!!! It’s the conclusion to a wonderful spring break that has been spent socializing and riding with some of my most favorite people. (speaking of favorite people, I have Aurora to thank for some beautiful trail pics of Tig taken yesterday) I’m feeling […] more
Ride and Tie Essay – ONLINE!
| March 20, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Ride and Tie, Uncategorized |
It’s up!!!! Out of courtesy for my essay being chosen for publication in the Ride and Tie newsletter I did not republish it here. The article published in the Oct 2013 edition, but the pdf of the issue didn’t come online until the last couple of days. PDF – A Hot Topic My article is […] more
