Stress is a big part of being an athlete. Life is dictated by stress at all different levels. Stress on the body is what makes the body strong. 6 hour rides stress a body in a way to recover and become stronger as a result.
Interval training stresses the body in a different way in which has a similar effect. The body adapts, and becomes stronger.
The mind is no different. A strong mind in many ways has been stressed to a point where the mind in tern becomes strong. Look at Svein Tuft for example.
As I get older an the world becomes harsher and harsher(I know I'm in a bubble compared to most lives) and the innocence of my youth starts to fade away, problems, big and small arise. I'm realizing that throughout life there will always be problems big and small, and instead of dwelling on them, one must learn to let the big and small stuff remain(as there will always be problems) but not to dwell on them.
Anyone who really knows me knows that I am my own worst enemy in a lot of ways. My head when strong and clear cannot be beat. When its full of clutter I tend to be less calm, less 'happy' and more irritable. I think a real goal which I work on daily is to push much of the small stuff aside, and simple work on the bigger picture, as most problems seem to eventually work themselves out.
I had a very productive morning, being the last day of a rest week. I scheduled an appointment for a driving school to get rid of the ticket, which was luckily 5km away. $200 bones, is better than $260 bones(the ticket price). So on Wednesday hopefully I will walk out of the class a better driver, despite that fact I was on a bike(?!), and with one of the minor problems out of my mind.
I've also scheduled a Orthopedics appointment with a specialist in town. I've been having some weird problems since the Guadeloupe crash on my left hip which I've been going to physio for all winter. Corina did wonders and diagnosed the problem, but I want to make sure the 'power to the pedal' is as good as I can make it before turning the pedals as that leg I assume will always be a little wonky.
I was referred from a bike shop to this Orthopedics guy who is apparently 'THE MAN' when it comes to things like this. I hesitantly asked about what he did, and his former clients over the phone, and he replied....."Well, I've done every PRO team in the US since Motorola." hmmm good enough for me.
He cut me a special poor bike racers deal, and the price wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
I'm heading there today, so I'll give the play by play.
Over and Out.
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