Why am I so hooked on going fast right now? It's not that I'm driven to turn in a performance. I'm hardly interested in the time, it's pushing myself as hard as I can that's interesting me. I find myself deliberately pushing a bit too hard so I blow up a few k's from home. I'm getting depressed if I have too many days off the bike. Am I hooked on endorphins?
Cycling is really enjoyable right now. I hope I have the perspective and common sense to recognise burnout before I go over the edge. I'm even enjoying riding in the wind!
The only disturbing part of the drive to go fast is the unsociability of it. The last two Audax rides I've done, I've hardly spoken to anyone, because I haven't been riding with others 90% of the time. I know it's making me stronger, but I also really like the companionship of other riders. I'm not suggesting that I'm faster than everyone else, I'm not. It's just that the pace that puts me on the hard edge is a solo one. This weekend I'm going on another Audax ride, a 150km to complete a nuovo series. I plan to ride with other people.
Friday, 27 June 2008
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Article from The Age you may be interested in. Tour de Fierce
Knowing how much you love the Corrs and all things Celtic.... ;-) I'm sure you're heading to Kilmore Celtic Festival
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