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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Hard Reset

Clearly, this blog has been neglected for quite some time, and that's probably an indication that my riding has been neglected as well, as the bulk of this blog is supposed to be about cycling. No riding = no blogging. If I compared the intensity of racing and riding that I was doing this spring to what I am doing now, you could almost say I don't even "ride bikes" anymore.  June and July have essentially been "rest months"...albeit much needed ones.  I made it out for a few local Tuesday night group rides (most of them 50 milers), and I managed to squeeze in a 250 mile week (including 1 century in there) in late June after building up the trusty Merlin roadie, but outside of that...I've certainly been slacking.

Overall, since the two lovebirds got married on June 11, the summer has been...interesting...to say the least.  While I definitely reap many benefits from riding, there are certainly times when the structure and rigidity of a hard training/riding/racing schedule isn't conducive to learning other lessons that need to be learned in life.  So, I've temporarily taken a break from the hustle and bustle of racing, and have taken advantage of the spontaneity that surrounds a young guy's life with few real commitments, such as a wife or children, etc.  Ahhh...it has been quite the summer.  However, truth be told this phase of life must round off.  It's time to hit the hard reset button.  "Bigger picture" goals and fitness must get back on track.

I'm on the waiting list for the Heck of the North on October 1st, which I hope opens up.  Then I'm on the roster for the Dirt Bag on October 29th. Ultimately though, if I'm still living in Wisconsin by late December (debatable), my focus will be on redeeming myself from 2 years ago at the 75 Mile Tuscobia Winter Ultramarathon.  Folks, it's go time...

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