Nice days out here

I am trying to be more of a blogger. I really am. Things just go so fast. It is still months from the games and things are already starting to move fast. I have moved out to California to be closer to both good road riding and the track at the home depot center.

It is exciting, making a move to create an ideal situation for training. It may not be a sustainable option over the long term but it sure is great to just head out and find a nice ride on just about every day on the bike. It is also spoiling me a little. I am writing this blog on the 2nd day of rain in 2 months. But it just seems so silly to go out when you know it will just be nice tomorrow. It is a good thing none of my Vancouver friends read blogs (well maybe Will excluded) otherwise they may think I am going soft or something.

Training started up again fast. And with some furry this year. As we get closer to the games I have more people watching everything more closely and we are zeroing in on what we think is going to be the best approach for me and it is exciting. It is also inspiring because every reason you have for doing something specific gives you that much more belief in what you are doing. Ultimately I think that is the most important ingredient in this process. The best athletes are the ones that have 100% confidence in there preparation.

Anyway I have been finding other things to enjoy about the new home away from home. I have been listening to more music (instead of playing bad music, something I hope to change soon). I have also been taking advantage of all the great local foods in California. I think being here for the access to food alone is a good enough reason to find your own little corner down here. It has also been fun hanging around the track gang again. It is a different vibe with these guys. I dunno if it is because we have been a part of this program when it was nothing, or because it is just a different kind of training…or if it is because of the people leading the train now but it is just a different scene. Not is a BETTER kind of way, just a different way and I always find the difference refreshing this time of year.

Anyway pace is changing and life is changing along with it but it is all for the better. First races are coming end of Nov. I am excited.

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