Already time to think about CX season?

Yeah I guess it is.

But haven't I been thinking about it for a while already? Yes I have. Thinking about trying to turn the slow pokey ride all day legs into something with a bit more rapid force contraction. Yes been doing that - not just thinking, but actively going in that direction. Totally doubting but that's normal for me. All doubts no confidence.

I did make it out for a ride Saturday morning in the heat and turned in more PRs than I can remember. maybe I just haven't ever ridden the roads we were on at more than a commuter leisure pace. For some that is true, others I know not to be, and well, maybe there's something happening.

Certainly nothing happening at the TT, but last week was barely over 60 F and raining. Cold heavy damp air - and a slight headwind. For the non-aero aka Cannibal folks (me) that was not the best. I was also tired (when am I not) and fueling wasn't best. Gotta work on being a bit more full of energy stores at that time of the night than I have been. Maybe this week will be better. Saturday morning's ride certainly was faster. Heck riding home from the TT we were talking and I was going the same pace. I don't think it is really a leg thing, I think maybe the brain thing is the bigger issue.

Still working on that.

But, while MAYBE the pedaling is working, the deliberate attempt to try and recover after the Smackdown and the TT and not do much else, and all that is certainly in the plan and focus for cyclocross, and no - haven't started running yet, maybe next weekend, but but but the hard hitting commitment time comes when it is time to sign up for Gloucester.

The eternal debate. What do I sign up for. Which race do I try not to get lapped in? the Cat 3 or the 40+ with the juniors? Tough call. eternal debate. Kind of wish they still had the 35+, 45+ and 55+ instead of the 40 50 60 breakdown. I am almost willing to put money down that once I hit racing age 50 it will go back to the 35-45-55...  So what do I race? Do I even bother racing there?

Depends on the rest of the schedule I guess. Where else do I race. Not just single speed I think, but mostly? Although the Zanc series is all way far away with only a few exceptions.

So yeah seeing this link: https://www.bikereg.com/gpg19 always gets me thinking about it. Having team goals and a plan was pretty awesome.  Solo - just me, very different. Should be more fun right? Less pressure? no ? Nope.  It isn't.

I've been listening to this as the starting point with autoplay turned on in the office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK8JlTlhnjw&feature=youtu.be pandora has been acting up so youtube it is for now (with adblocker) song title probably says more than I should admit to.

Worked both days in the heat - plenty of time to think, at least when not finishing up the last of the Binti books. Such a great series. I really enjoyed them. But yeah - i did work both days - no days off, and got up early to ride on Saturday, and got the shopping done early sunday. Staying busy is what it is, relax? Recover? chill? Nah. Fuck that. Me time? that's what happens on the bike to and from work.

I had more significant stuff I wanted to unload out of my brain but, well it is stuck there in a log jam at the moment and the G'ster stuff is all that made it through today.

Weather is looking suspect for tomorrow's Smackdown, might have to do the car thing with the kid anyway, we'll see.

for now - back to work
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