New Sledding Hill

We are always searching for some new sledding hills when we get a good snow.  This is the firs time we've been to this hill which was a few miles from our house.  We had the whole area to ourselves but someone had already built a nice jump for these guys to use.

Most of the jumps weren't really landed very well, but it seems like the point might have just been to see who could wreck themselves the hardest.  The other secret with all of this sledding is that it really is a stealth way to get in a bunch of hill running for winter time soccer fitness.

I found a nice bench to sit on and took this picture from across the way as they continued on for a good hour or hour and a half.  This particular hill was kind of short and sweet, but had a good angle to it.

 After we were done, these guys were all smiles.  This is one of the better pictures we have of them together.  The best part of doing outdoor activities is that these guys usually get along when they are out there doing them.  Only when we get back home to confined spaces do we seem to have all the craziness start.

Balmy Day for a Swim

 I love swimming at Rallysport in Boulder.  During the winter months, it can get a bit exciting getting to the pool on a cool day but the view never disappoints!  Usually once you are in you are good, though a nice long hot tub session is a welcomed activity once the swimming is done.  Tuesdays tend to be a normal Master's Swim Class with EK coaching and usually some pro triathletes joining in.  Thursdays tend to be a bit more technique focused and are just for EK's coached athletes.  These have really allowed me to become a much better swimmer than I was a few years ago.