Cross...

cross is still on my mind. part of the thrill is satiated by the likes of the US bloggers hanging in Belgium, Christine Vardaros, Barry Wicks, Molly Cameron, Ryan Trebonator... that gang... are there others? I should search and look... but i haven't, yet.

I can be a vicarious participant, a cyclocross voyeur. Extending the season mentally eh?

I'm not getting great night sleeps, between the bed and the almost 2 year old joining us in the smaller than we are used to bed its tough. Add to that and part of my routine here is to get loaded at every opportunity. At least in the past. I thought i could avoid that this time. So far, the first night after the drive with two beers was the only successful night. If you can call it that. After nationals its been tough. I'm finding my drive to stay somewhat sober was racing cross. Cross season done, why bother not consuming at the rate i have in the past. I'm not driving so that's out as a motivational factor. Gotta find something else. The road season seems so far off. Out of touch. And that might be good. Mentally i've checked out of bike racing. I'm putting on weight, eating lots and lots, which hopefully down the road can be energy re-routed to muscle growth or long ride fuel. At least that's how i'm looking at me getting fat.

I want to add a personal clarification note. The consumption of beverages really wasn't that bad compared to many i've known... extreme ranges are still tame compared to some... I just want to qualify it as i get a bit self conscious about it...

I had a conceptual plan for documenting my drive down. And hopefully i'll have a moment to flesh it out. It plays off the fact that once i get talking its often hard to shut me up...

well time to go play...

merry Christmas and happy holidays