realskiers

Jim, perhaps I will miss the competition some. Mainly over the past several years I have competed more because I wanted a reason to train hard. After seeing and feeling how my body reacts to more strength training and less aerobic intensity, I don't think I want a reason to train real hard anymore. I think if I miss anything it will be some of the great training rides and I will most likley put some of those in, but only when my body feels like it, wants it and can handle it. I have had way too many days where I was tired and where I pushed myself well beyond what felt good because I needed (or I thought I needed) a "quality workout" that day.

Had another spectacular ride with the wife on Saturday when we rode Trinity Road (10% average grade for 3 miles, so not that long but steep with parts close to 15%) in Sonoma. Relative to our respective abilities she is in better shpae that I am at this point in the seaosn. If this keeps up we will be doing many great rides together this season.

But... I still have some skiing left to do!! Back in MT this friday and the conditions still look great with a lot more snow expected. Happy to miss some cycling for this!!