I’ve been neglectful of my blog for the past month. Not for lack of things to write, of course.
First of all, I’d like to share a website, that Naomi has shared with me called tinybuddha.com. It’s full of quotes and articles, a great read.. and no you don’t have to be a Buddhist to enjoy.
The past six weeks has been about finding routine. With Naomi back to school and off her summer schedule, we have to be very organized and conscious of our time to get everything sorted each week. Some may consider the hectic schedule a stressor, but for me, routine is good.
On Wednesday nights I have been thoroughly enjoying the x-c series here in Edmonton. 7 races in 7 weeks. After doing very little training in August, I have been slowly racing myself back into shape. The first races were quite painful, but I’m finally feeling like I can finish without vomiting! I’ve entered the 10 Miler this weekend too… not sure if I have my season opening fitness, but I’ll give it my best shot. I think I might enter the Stewart Cup (AB x-c champs) at the end of this month as well.
I’m feel so much joy in racing and training right now, because I look at it as PLAY time. I think if we all stepped back from the seriousness of our sports and rediscovered the sense of PLAY that we had as children, we’d all be much happier, and healthier…
Last month I had the opportunity to race my first cyclo-cross race. Well… cruiser cross. Naomi and I volunteered to help set up the “School of Cross” race here in Edmonton. On Friday night we staked the course and built stairs, etc. After a nice 2 hour ride Saturday morning I headed down to the race to do the “cruiser cross” race. Any bike could be used, it was unsanctioned, and silly costumes were encouraged. I went all out from the gun… it was a blast! Getting my 40lb single-speed (too tough to change gears quickly) bike up and down hills and over barricades was a bit of challenge, but I had a big smile the whole time. I definitely want to get a real cross bike and compete in the categorized divisions next time.
Since that weekend, we have gone from summer extreme temps, to bone-chilling winds and snow! It’s quite rare to see all the leaves fall from the trees when they are still green. I’m not minding though… if we can hang onto the snow, x-c ski season is right around the corner! I plan to groom a private route on the golf course next to our condo complex when we get a decent base. Walk 100m to ski… sounds like a good plan.
Anyhoo, off to bed and happy dreams…
Cheers.
Great post, hon!
xo