Still in the game? I'm three months behind in my training and my racing season. Life happens, and while there are great reasons/excuses for not completing tasks as promised, there is impact on others when this occurs. Riding my bike certainly isn't looking like I envision it, but I am committed to being an athlete, despite detours in my competitive journey. I have plenty of choices in the matter of being athletic until life circumstances, do in fact, open up further choices.

What there is to do is to look at what you are up to and commit to making that happen. For instance, I was laid low this spring by Atrial Flutter, a heart condition that had my atrium going out for fast runs on its own, leaving me weak and out of breath. This was diagnosed on March 29th and on June 21st I had a cardiac ablation to correct the issue. What defines us as athletes is what we do with distractions from our routines. In those three months I was unable to ride my bike with anything but a low level of exertion. I was unable to have a race season as planned, and rather than watch that fitness disappear. I continued swimming and yoga, activities that are more part of my base training phase vs. a summer racing phase. I did easy rides indoors and used my Compex a lot to maintain muscle strength and endurance. I also competed in a regional Time Trial series.

I realized that by staying in the game, regardless of my circumstances, I am a contribution and support to our athletes and other area cyclists. Where this type of open-ended thinking might lead is up to the individual. For any given athlete, there are choices. if you're stuck and don't see a choice in missing a workout or finding an alternative, give us a call. This is part of what we are committed to doing for athletes.

Your game might not look like you originally intended or expected, but by staying true to the commitment that had you play the game in the first place, what shows up will be perfect and in line with what you are up to.