Waffles Anyone????

Yesterday was the latest edition of the Waffle training race put on by the Mercy-Kuat boys and as usual it didn't disappoint.  Pretty good turnout (maybe 20+ in the A race) with most of the SGF area kids in attendance.  Pretty civil affair with a few instigators (mostly Eric Haynes) whipping up the action, but for the most part the group stayed together and sorted out things up the dam hill on the 3rd (of 3) lap before the finish.  PK took the win in a sprint for the line and I trickled in a bit back around 6th or so. 

The temps were pretty decent and not near as hot as I expected.  Good workout on the legs and as always a solid bunch of guys. 

My boy Ira is riding the best I've ever seen and reached the last climb with the main group which is just an indicator of things to come in 'cross for him this fall. Him riding at a good level is only beneficial for both of us as we start the turn for 'cross season; I'm crazy stoked!

The Huffster was out on the scooter heckling and giving out some pointers and took the below shot.

Pre-registered for Tour of KC this weekend in the Masters and after last night I feel pretty good about the two days of racing.  Now don't mistake 'feeling good' as meaning on the sharp end of the group, but more as hopefully sticking somewhere near the main field...

Ian had a Shootout basketball event yesterday wherein he played up with a 7th grade team for four games and he played really solid.  The standout point was in the first half of the 2nd game he went 5 for 5 from the 3pt line and finished the game 6 for 6 and only missed one shot (a little floater).  I think for the four games he was 11 for 17 from the 3 line and handled the ball well.  He had a blast but was dead tired after a busy day on the hardwood.