I have to tell you a little something readers, I may be falling in love with my bicycle......(well, technically, Kitten's bicycle). When I signed up to do this tri, I was the most worried about the biking portion. I worried because I didn't HAVE a bike, I worried because I almost never ride a bike (except for my motorcycle) and I worried especially about the seat (and my lady business). Then Kitten stepped up with the gift of loaning me her super awesome road bike; The Green Monster! When I first started riding again, I was wobbly, had trouble with the clip in shoes, was worried about traffic, fumbled trying to change the gears. I gotta admit, it was scary.......and ugly! But now? Now I get on that bike and I feel confident. That adrenaline starts pumping and I go on the ATTACK! I peddle furiously, I sweat, I grunt and I even let out a whoop every now and again. I love the wind in my face, the speed I can generate, the rhythm of it all. I am starting to think that my weak event will not be the bike ride but will in fact be the swim. Interesting. But before I even start this race, before I pin on my number, line up for the start and wait for the gun, I've already won.....and that is a good, good feeling!
Back to being super busy and fighting some serious fatigue but not to worry, all will be well. I just need a little shut eye. I'll be attempting to jump a flight for Denver tomorrow to spend the 4th with my family there. Wish this little flower luck. Standby is always a crap shoot! Well, no more time today. Hope you all enjoyed popping by the garden. Have a great day!
That was a bust
9 hours ago
3 comments:
I'm so proud of you for being patient with yourself, Lucas - for challenging yourself with something that did not appear to appeal to you, and that, frankly, seemed scary and potentially painful. I'm glad, too, to learn that you have (already!) come to appreciate some of the components of biking that are uniquely satisfying. The aggression, the nimbleness, the rhythm & speed - all worth the sort of front-end effort you gave both biking and yourself the time and space and energy to discover. Yes, it takes time and practice to sow the kind of confidence you are currently reaping. And I think many other folks are feeling inspired by the benefits of your openness and your risk taking, and for the way you've trusted your own intuition about when and how much to attack this new thing you've made space for in your life. Three cheers for you, Lucas!!!
Again - so proud of you. ;)
~Kitten
Now THAT'S what I call a comment! You brought tears to my eyes Kitten and I have to tell you that that kind of feedback is exactly WHY I love this blog so much. I can admit that my ego needs frequent stroking and that leads directly to a more positive self esteem for me. Thank you for being the kind of friend you are. Intuitive, intense, patient, understanding, non-judgemental, attentive, HONEST and loving. You are one of a kind!
You are indeed the winner Lucas. You keep rolling up one victory after another. Say Hi to all the Coloradonians (is that a word?) for Max and me. Hope you have a great day of independence.
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