February 4

I just got back from my friends, the Braggs. They have been helping me get as much training as I can possibly fit in between work. I was able to run on the treadmill for 35 minutes, and also play a few serious games of ping pong! haha Let me tell you, Tim can play one heck of a game, he keeps me on my toes!

Anyways, I'm fortunate to get a 3 day weekend because we had already racked up about 55 hours of work in 4 days. So i'm going to take full advantage of getting all the seat time I can possibly get! Not to mention Adrienne has the video camera charged and ready to do more filming. We already have our first video a little over half way done, just need to get some more footage, and do more editing. But I expect middle of next week having the video out on my website.

I had a great day of riding on a smaller loop I have setup. It runs up through a small crick that is real rocky. It's about the only spot that doesn't freeze up because of the flowing water. I sure do get a great ride in on it. It's hard to find good places to ride up north during the winter, but i've seemed to find a good spot, and will be tearing it up in preparation for Florida!

I've been working hard to get all my sponsor stuff completely finalized. I also have my graphics being developed, and hoping to have them in a week. I can't wait to do a photo shoot with my new setup. I'm really excited about getting the season started. I know Florida is going to be tough just like it always is, the big sand whoops seem to wear everyone down. It seems like once the races start heading up north I start getting stronger and stronger.

Well it's about bed time. I need to get my day started early tomorrow.
Catch you guys later!
- Justin

January 20

I've been keeping myself on a training regiment since i haven't been able to ride every day! It stinks getting off work every day and it already being dark, I cant wait till the time changes and I have more day light to be out on the bike. Oh well at least I'm able to keep my fitness and cardio level up. Seat time is definitely a more enjoyable form of workout, but when you cant do it, u have to compromise.

I just received my order of Maxxis tires, the big stack of tires sure do look good in the shop, I can't wait to get them on the bike and start shredding some sand in Florida. Any day I should be receiving my FMF Factory 4.1 exhaust systems. I'm really looking forward to getting the stock system off of my Kawi 450 and and Getting the FMF system on. I have been running there products for years on my bikes, and they do an amazing job boosting the power.

I got my scott goggles in the mail the other day, they seem to be more comfortable and stylish every year! Every day we get closer to the first round makes me excited, but it also seems to put me in a bit of a panic mode trying to get everything prepared. It doesn't matter how soon you try and get everything done, it still seems like there is always something else that can and needs to be done before the first round!

I'm excited to start racing again, mainly because I really enjoy it. I have had a new view on races since I started doing the GNCC's again about halfway through last years season. Back in the day it was a job and I had so much pressure on my shoulders that It took all the enjoyment out of racing and riding. Now I have a real job, and racing is more of an enjoyment activity for me, which in return has made me a more driven racer. I also have to pay for getting to the races and entry fees on my own, so now I make sure everything is a hundred percent, bike maintenance, and fitness, because I don't want to put that money into it and just waist my time. So I have a new found dedication! Either way I am ready to go racing!! Feels good to get back into the top twenty again and i will be running number 17 this year, be on the lookout!! Until next time.....JDub

January 17

Welp, Here I am, Ordering some sponsor products for the first round of GNCC racing in March. I am really pumped for the races but finding time to practice and get in good training has been a challenge. I am working about 40 to 50 hours a week, leaving at 6 am and coming home around 8 or so does not leave daytime for me to get out and ride. The weekends are the time where i can take full advantage of riding and training, But 2 days a week isn't going to be enough for good results at a 3 hour GNCC. This is when I realize that what i use to have was so easy compared to now. Being free all day to ride and train for a race definitely makes me realize that now I have to work even harder to maintain good results, Keep up on the bills, and have a place to live. Things are really different now and I do miss " the good ole days" when my only responsibility was to RIDE,TRAIN,RACE, REPEAT.

Anyways, I am really looking forward to getting back to racing again, As hard as it is and hectic during the racing season, it will always be my way of life. I am super excited about the 2011 racing season and I can't wait to see what is in store for the year. As far as the site goes, it's going to be updated more often,my blogs and daily/monthly updates will be in the "update" section , and for 2011 we will be doing new videos, The videos are already in the making and I am really excited to be releasing new footage.

I also have a new riding partner! My girlfriends lil girl got a dirt bike for Christmas! It's a TTR 50 with training wheels, she is only 4, but she rides like she has been doing it for years! Maybe it's because the past year she has been going to all the races with me, and watching me ride all the time. But either way, i have a blast watching her ride! One of these days she will be following me through the trails, but as of now she sticks to the smooth field section.

Keep on the look out for new stuff on my website! The past year I havn't had enough time to do so, but now I have some extra help from Adrienne with pictures, video editing, and just basic updates on my website.

-Justin