So, my new things so far in 2010 are: loving winter, hypnosis (it’s not scary), an Ayurvedic dietary approach, the Biomat, #9 Chocolate (!!!) Agave gels for training, my own homemade electrolyte mix, no new jeans in the last 3 weeks, Bikram yoga, snowboarding as much as possible, (just noticed my word count is 111 and if anyone really knows me, then you know that matters!), cross country skiing (thank you Nordic Center at Durango Mountain Resort!), snowshoeing, avoiding the bars, humidifiers, bananas, hot springs, saunas, and loving more than ever.  Loving my boyfriend, loving my friends, loving what I do, loving my family, loving all my supporters and loving myself.  Big changes indeed. . .

Just read an awesome quote by Bob Dylan: “Man is successful if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night, and in between does what he wants to do”.

Durango Mountain Resort has been so kind to sponsor me with a season’s pass to the mountain and the Nordic Center across the street.  That leaves no excuses for missing powder days and then getting the cardio in.  Thanks Sven!

At the "beach". .. Durango Mountain Resort

My favorite thing about mountain biking is the stillness and silence in the forest.  I have been able to find that same peace out on the XC skis.  There is no limit to the beautiful places I can travel to!

looks fake doesn't it?

My family came out for the Holidays and Myles and I have been driving up to Silverton to participate in the back-country adventures.  Those snowshoes are a tough workout!  My little niece Lucy is now a crawler.  She also seems to love my magnetic massager.  What a smart girl!

Today I am chilling and going for a soak, sauna and massage at the local Amaya spa.  Yes, life is good!

I just got back from a visit with my sister in New York City.  It was amazing.  I literally walked around in heels for 8 hours a day and felt fantastic.  If I am not wearing heels when I try on clothes I just won’t buy anything.  Maybe I should try that if I don’t want to spend. . . .

If  you ever get a chance to see the show Fuerza Bruta you have to see it!!  It was by far the most out of control show I have ever seen.  The show ended with a DJ dressed up like Mozart spinning some wicked beats.  It didn’t hurt that we met up with the dancers and continued our dance party at the hottest spot in the neighborhood (do you call it a neighborhood in New York City?  Whatever.).

I am back in Durango and riding single track as much as possible before the snow finally decides to arrive.  I am loving my bike so much, these trails are just so sweet!  I have been running too and doing silly things like butt/ab/arm workouts from Madonna’s and Gwyneth’s personal trainer.  I am such a sucker.

On Monday I am going to a Pixie’s concert in Denver.  I adore the Pixies and can’t wait to finally see them live!  Other plans include Thanksgiving in San Francisco, a visit from girlfriends the first week of December, a few days on the beach, and then the family is coming out to Durango for Christmas.  Then all of a sudden it is January and a new season begins!

yes please

I would dress this way everyday if I could.  Durango needs a little fashion shake up if you ask me!  I have liked sparkly things since I can remember.  I think I need a sparkly bike outfit next year.  Maybe I will get to work designing that!

I am also obsessing over the Dandy Warhols right now.  I had an album of theirs a while ago, but I just downloaded tons more songs.  I can listen to a few of them three times in a row, and I have had these songs for a week now.  I know what I like when I like it!

I am headed downtown to meet my fashion forward friend Meg Wells for a cocktail.  I like to think of it as electrolyte replacement.

If you can’t sleep, go to the health food store and get these homeopathic lozenges called “moon drops”.  It says to take 1, but I take 4 and I wake up after 9 hours feeling really amazing.  They also have calm drops, passion drops and stress drops.  I took a calm drop the other day because I was freaking out about taxes, and it really worked.  Almost too good really.  I sat on my couch and stared at the wall totally content for about :25 minutes.  That NEVER happens to me, so that was pretty cool.

Pop princess

It is fall here in Durango, and it is beautiful.  The yellow aspens against the perfect blue sky inspire me to get outside.  I am still riding the trails, but soon I will be running up hills.  I am already thinking about next season. . ..

The girls pre-Britney

Now is the time for putting on my power suit and doing a little negotiating.  I am also planning on hitting up the hot springs and doing some exploring in these amazing mountains.  I am sure it won’t be too long before I am looking at plane tickets to go somewhere. I am pretty addicted to all the moving around!

Heather (blonde) and I after the SSWC race in Durango

The flight was as painless as it could be.  I slept for at least 10 hours during the 14 hour flight.  Right next to our hotel is a hippie market with loads of gluten-free foods.  Yeah!  I slept for another 11 hours the first night and 10 last night, so I am feeling pretty rested.

I rode the course for the first time today and I really love it.  The climbing is very technical, and the descents require some cat-like reflexes.  I crashed HARD today, but I am a lucky girl.  My teammates told me to look out for a sign that said “you CAN’T roll this drop!”  Well, I was looking for that sign but never saw it.  Seems like the officials thought it was not needed anymore.  I beg to differ.  I was just riding everything on the course as usual and rode right off this huge drop, nose wheelied, and hit the dirt hard.  I landed on my left shoulder and head/cheek.  Laying there looking up at the drop I thought, “okay, so there’s that section!”  There is a way safer line on the right, which I was planning on taking and will take in the race.  There are many things you could jump and rage down, but I want a flat-free crash free World Championships!

Team USA is out on the relay course right now and I guess I will read or watch a movie.  It gets dark at 5:30 pm, so by that time I have no problem sipping on my organic red grapes!