That is why you are sitting at the Gas and Sip drinking beer? Reference anyone?
No, that is why I am seriously thinking of not racing ANY MAC events this year. No more than three, that is certain.
After five straight years of 50 race, March-December seasons, I have reached the end of my rope. I am tired, mentally. Physically I am flying, I think 7 Springs was a pretty solid and objective testament to that.
There are things I want to do, to experience. People, more aptly a specific person, I want to experience them with. I want and need new challenges. I think the fall/winter, this year to be specific, is a great time to lay that groundwork.
I still forsee a ten race cross season. The funny thing is, that is both miniscule to some, yet voluminous to others. Cross is fun, it is awesome. The racers are great, the races are great. There just comes a time when your head, mine to be more specific, is not really into it.
With all that being said I look back at two of my best years ever in cycling. The results and experiences were incredible. I want to be fresh for '09 so that I can continue that.
A quick recap of the last two years, play along since I rarely toot my own horn.
Wins in 2008 EVERY distance I raced in MTB. STXC, XC, Enduro, 24 hr relay, Super D
Winning every MASS 40+ race in '07. Sandbagging to some, I know. Remember I had not raced an MTB in 12 years prior.
Seventeen total wins in '07 & '08
National Champs jersey. National Champs podium
Three Series championships and series runner up
I think I deserve a little break.
So here is how I am going to spend my free time.
Yoga, swimming, trail running, rock climbing, kayaking, sleeping in, drinking guiltlessly on Friday & Saturday nights, supporting K at WORLD's, sleeping in, spending time chalking all the little fun things off of our list.
See you soon, or maybe I will not.
I wonder what Byron & the Killa are doing right now?
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3 comments:
hey bud, good on you to know when to say when.
enjoy your autumn. :-)
hope to see you soon though!
Don't forget.
1st- 2008 Hebe Vs. Burt Hoovis Gay Triathlon Championship Classic Presented by San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
Dew it.
Hi Mr.
Trading one passion for another, I LOVE that!
I heard you and Ms. K may be passing through Slowvannah!?! I hope so.
Besides decimating insect life so we can enjoy the garden and hammock we are taking full advantage of the open container law, which has given me the incentive to really learn how to ride my bike hands free -so I can hold my beer and peddle! Yup.
You sound so well, that's great. Now, come see us, Ry misses his 'cross peeps.
Oh, and black jeans...only for anorexic, atrophied, quad-less hipsters -ew.
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