A Switch in My Head Just Went Off
A switch in my head went off on my morning ride. It was a significant and important change.
First, a little background. Near the end of last year, I set 3 cycling goals for 2015.
- Race RAAM
- Complete a 1200k
- Ride 10,000 miles
As I moved into 2015 I was most intensely focused on goals 1 & 3. I have a chart and a plan for the riding of 10,000 miles during the year. It paralleled the training necessary for RAAM.
RAAM was ridden. As of the end of RAAM, I was ahead of schedule for 10,000 miles. Life was good.
Then, I rode a 200k in July that was a hard challenge. I bonked so bad near the end of the ride that I laid down in the shade for 15 minutes 2 miles from the finish. I reconsidered the 1200k goal. Too bad I was past the refund date, so I was committed to either ride the ride or lose the money I had paid for registration. I remained on the fence.
This morning, a switch in my head went off.
I found myself planning the ride. How would I attach the bags to my Seven? What pace will I ride at the start to give me enough time to sleep but still complete the ride on time. How does this pace feel? What maintenance do I need to do to have the bike ready for a 750 mile ride (in 4 days)? A few days ago I gave myself the rest of July to relax and planned to start focused training again in August. I guess my head decided to get in the game a few days early.
Here we go!
Rev Rider 