From the start I knew my head wasn't in it.
My real estate business was "interesting" last week with some long days... I was a bit worn out. The course was technical and I was all thumbs..and had no stamina.. but I didn't really connect the rough week with my dissappearing skills or power...after the first relationship with a huge granite rock..I thought ..better to go for an easy spin and call it good. I don't have many races like this but when I do ..it's one to forget about.
I got home last night and was thinking that my skills suck and my fitness must have escaped me! I went to bed figuring I needed to stay off the bike for a while...but this morning I was curious.... I went for an easy ride for an hour and then started feeling pretty good..so I thought why not do some hard efforts? It became a great training ride ...I rode very well...and had no problem pushing my cardio limits. My mind was finally clear and I was in tune with my body. This goes to show how much our "head" makes a difference in our racing. Crazy work schedules or stress from job or family all make a huge difference. Family and work are realities so we can't take these out of the mix.. but knowing that you may not ride like you usually do is key..It is important to not beat yourself up if you are riding poorly..and thinking your fitness is out the window...It may not be a lack of training hours. That is what my ride today showed me. The connection of mind and body is more than we know.
On a better Note:
I met Ryan Amirault yesterday..great to meet a fellow GT racer. I think he ended up doing well in the XC. Good Job Ryan!..I feel old saying this but what a nice young man ( I wish I was your age again!).
Joe
My wife saw these baby racoons playing with each other while she was walking down the street! Almost don't look real.
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