Entries by Evelyn Fassett

Synching the Mental with the Physical

Contributed by Heidi-hanging-in-there-tough Littenberg, and Silver Sage sponsored Reno WheelWoman team member… Lately, it’s been difficult to remember Julie’s mantra that races are a way to express hard work, rather than focusing on just the result.  When life is stressful, sometimes that lift from a good result helps raise the spirits, even if it is […]

Surprising myself – Xterra West Championships

  Contributed by Sian Turner, Silver Sage and O2fit-awesome-athlete!  I love those races when as a result of consistent diligent training (and having fun while we are at it) we surprise even ourselves with our performance and results. Sian did just that this past weekend at the Xterra West Championships taking a much deserved win! […]

Who Needs A Bike Fit?

Contributed by Bridget Webster, Bike Like A Girl RAAM 2015 team member. O2fitness-Silver Sage is the official training partner of the Bike Like A Girl RAAM team, in their pursuit of a course record, and sponsor in their fundraising efforts for world-wide causes. Throughout my years of bike riding, I would say I’ve had a […]

“Are you Ready?”

Contributed by Kristin Seibert, member of the Silver Sage-trained Bike Like A Girl RAAM 2015 team. The last time I was asked this question on a regular basis was two years ago when my belly was swollen with a growing baby girl, and my husband and I were preparing for our lives to be completely […]

Race 178, Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Training Chalk Talk

As the official training partner for the Race 178, running series, we provide, among other things, a series of training articles. Below is an article to help runners better prepare for the upcoming Reno-Tahoe Odyssey. Enjoy the read… While the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey is, for some, an opportunity to partake in a progressive pajama party with […]

Reno Spring Cycling Camp

Contributed by Sian Turner, o2fitness and Silver Sage athlete,  her Spring Cycling Camp Diary below… The hidden road cyclist in me jumped at the chance to join Julie Young’s 3-day Spring Training camp in Reno this past weekend.  Comprised of mainly Reno Wheelwomen, plus a couple of brave guys, and me, the 20 of us […]

Getting Ready to Race Across America 2015

Contributed by O2fitness and Silver Sage Uber-Athlete, Michelle Faurot… I’m part of the second only 8 women team to compete in the Race Across America (RAAM) this June.  As planning for RAAM goes, we were late to the gate, deciding to put together our team and crew this past summer.  Administrative and logistical work immediately […]

The NG (New Guy)…

Contributed by Silver Sage Sports and Fitness Lab sponsored, ProjectHero athlete Shay… So I’ve been a NG several times in my life, if you don’t know what a NG is…welcome, because you’re a NG to the NG world!! Thursday, March 26th at 0400 the alarm clock wails, time to load up and head down to […]