I joined up with RM and CM to ride south to the Sylvan Springs CX race. DC was racing! But I didn't really know anyone else. This was fun -- beautiful, perfect day and a casual goal ride :) Already looking at next weekend.
One year ago today I raced B2B. And since that day, my poor Frea has sat idle. Frea and Bird just came out of the Shark for annual cleaning and tune-ups, so they are ready to roll.
What a year it's been! I'm not going to re-hash it, but I'll say that all the ups and downs and ups and downs might have been hell at times but it was worth it.
Where am I right now, and where do I want to be tomorrow? I'm still not running due to hip recovery. My build up of strength is moving ahead slowly, and I'm learning that flexibility also needs some work. I'd like to start putting in weekend swim and ride sessions, keeping it chillax but progressive. I'm looking for groups to work with, from one friend to a real group session for accountability. I haven't been to the pool since January or February when the back pains and run training amp'd up, so my first trip to the pool could be a funny disaster of poor technique and panting after 50 yards! My biking is doing OK, my longer commutes are getting easier over time and I'm not ready to set up the trainer just yet. But that the thought has crossed my mind says I'm looking for more to do.
So where to next? Start rebuilding! My mantra the past few days has been on where I want to put my life energy and my focus. I'm 40 years old now. I'm a big bee! I can make decisions for ME that are GOOD for ME, I'm not going to sacrifice my happiness anymore. I want to take care of myself, focus on my hive, and get back to that strong feeling I enjoy. Both physical and mental and dietary and health and all of that together. It's hard to put into words! But that's where I want to go in the next year -- to rebuilding my life in a new form that doesn't harm me or those around me.
"All we have to decide it what to do with the time given us."
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