fitness is my drug of choice |
fitness is my drug of choice |
Posted by Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl at 12/03/2014 10:00:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: 2014, coaching, fitness, just because, motivation, something to think about
Posted by Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl at 12/01/2014 05:00:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: 2014, AIDS, road cycling, something to think about
Posted by Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl at 10/01/2014 07:43:00 PM 4 comments
Labels: 2014, comeback, goal-setting, gratitude, HooDoo 500, motivation, recovery, road cycling, struggle
Amanda and Lorri at the Death Ride |
Posted by Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl at 7/23/2014 10:00:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: 2014, Arthritis Foundation People's Coast Classic, Canary Challenge, death ride, life gets in the way
I'm pretty excited about our 2014 Velo Girls club kit! We've juiced up our colors to design a super high-visibility kit by Pactimo. You can order on-line now through Monday, April 7th and all orders will be shipped directly to you by Pactimo for delivery in early May.
We're offering the Summit Pro Women's Short Sleeve Jersey, the Continental Women's Sleeveless Jersey, the Ascent Pro Women's Bib Shorts, the Ascent Women's Shorts, and the Evergreen Lightweight Wind Vest (unisex).
The Summit Pro jersey and Evergreen vest offer reflective piping for additional visibility. And I can't say enough about the chamois in the Ascent bibs. I've ridden these bibs on multiple Death Rides (124 miles with 15,000' of climbing) and on the 3-day 375-mile La Vuelta Puerto Rico and they are hands-down some of the most comfortable women's clothing I've ever worn.
All orders are custom made for YOU so make sure to refer to the sizing charts to order the correct size as there are no returns or exchanges.
Click on over to the Pactimo store and order your 2014 Velo Girls club kit today!
http://order.pactimo.com/teams/velo_girls
2014 Velo Girls club jersey |
Posted by Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl at 3/27/2014 10:00:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: 2014, death ride, La Vuelta Puerto Rico, Pactimo, velo girls
Posted by Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl at 2/21/2014 10:00:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: 2014, Bay Area A List, Best of the Bay, velo girls
Evergreen Unisex Wind Vest |
Ascent Pro Women's Bib Shorts |
Summit Pro Women's Short Sleeve Jersey |
Posted by Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl at 2/20/2014 11:00:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: 2014, Pactimo, velo girls
Alyson + Lorri at the Golden Gate Bridge |
The Christmas Orphans at Fisherman's Wharf |
Posted by Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl at 12/25/2013 04:55:00 PM 2 comments
Labels: 2013, club rides, co-ed, cycling, gratitude, Lorri Lee Lown, road cycling, san francisco, velo girls, walk down memory lane
I've had breathing issues my entire life. I was born with pneumonia. I was told I was weak and fragile and had bad lungs. I never participated in sports (although I could somehow play the oboe). I had childhood allergies (never defined, but treated with prescription medications) and exercise-induced asthma. And then, as an adult, I smoked cigarettes for nearly a decade. Not the makings of a cyclist, but somehow, I found myself on the bike.
When I got serious about cycling, I visited the pulmonologist, who confirmed that I'm allergic to just about everything in the world, that I have temperature- and exercise-induced asthma, and early signs of COPD. But, I wanted to race my bike, so I endured years of allergy shots (treating environmental allergies but not food allergies), allergy medications to counter the symptoms, and an inhaler to clear my lungs. But never did this doctor recommend that I eliminate allergens from my environment.
A few years ago, I started working with a different allergist, who recommended I remove all allergens from my environment. This included eliminating certain foods, my dog (I couldn't do it), carpet, and covering my bed and pillows in anti-allergen cases. I do the best I can.
The foods were the easiest to eliminate (although this takes very conscious decision-making, especially if eating in a restaurant). My home is as allergen-free as I can make it. I struggle when traveling (motel rooms are filled with allergens like dust, dust mites, and mold) and mountain biking can aggravate my allergies to grasses and trees. But all in all, I've been able to relieve my symptoms by making some lifestyle changes.
Interestingly enough, when I removed my food allergens from my diet, amazing things changed in my health. My immune system seemed to improve, maybe because it wasn't constantly being stressed by my diet. My lungs were stronger (proven through breathing tests). I no longer needed to use an inhaler for cycling, except in very cold temperatures. My weight stabilized. My energy increased as did my sleep quality and my mood. I no longer suffered headaches and a stuffy head. My skin cleared up and the hives that had plagued me for many years disappeared. And my recovery time on the bike improved dramatically.
So, why am I happy to have food allergies?
the main ingredients |
the toppings |
ready to go in the rice cooker |
the finished product! |
Posted by Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl at 12/09/2013 10:00:00 AM 5 comments
Labels: 2013, food for life, health, nutrition