Kristin Rides

I have begun to wake up from my carbon-induced cycling haze and am beginning to rememeber that there are other things I like to do besides cycling.

I have to admit though… it’s hard to do anything else. The thought of not having a cyclocross race to fill my Sunday fills me with a hollow dread; does this mean I have to do all those chores I’ve been avoiding? Nope! I’ve already decided to replace that time with mountain biking. Most excellent.

But still, my mind isn’t so occupied with racing; ok, well it’s now occupied with how to best lay down the foundation for next year. But quite frankly, my mind needs a break. I need to stop thinking about my workout for the day. I need to relax and think about something else for a while.

So… what else can fill my thoughts?

• Should I buy a new road frame?
• Halloween costume for Astoria next year
• Should I overhaul my cross bike now or in the spring?
• Should I ride my fixie to work?

Hm. Let’s try this again.

• Remember that book I keep almost starting to write?
• Remember that huge room filled with art supplies I have?
• Remember that oboe sitting silently in my closet?
• Remember all those friends/family members whom I’ve ignored the last year?
• The holidays are coming…
• I need to create a Portfolio website..still..
• I am half done redesigning this site (will be up soon, I swear!)

WOW! That’s a lot of stuff to think about. Damn. So what am I getting at here? I will continue to post about my 8-week challenge and the trials and tribulations of winter training. But hopefully not as often, because I will be thinking about one of the above. Hell, maybe I’ll even post about some of them. Because sometimes we just need a mental break from our obsessions… (so we can come back stronger than ever in ‘09!!)