Mud on the brain
The mud in my head after losing my mother is not clearing up as quickly as I feel it should. Yet, my friends, thanks Al, keep reminding me this is a journey not a sprint. Just, like a bike ride it is a journey. So, as I train I use the time alone to shake loose the mud, rejoice in the memories Mom gave me, and press on to live my life to God’s fullest.
After a long day at the church, always longer than expected, I got back on the bike for 12.5 more miles. After supper, racing the sun, I realize one important fact - I need a new seat. Let’s just say I know, but I love being on my bike, no phone, no pressure, just the road, my legs, and my mind telling me we waited too long to get started. I will be ready, not fast but ready. This is too important to miss! Keep pushing, Keep riding, and keep praying. God will provide.
Pastor Rick, keep on training, it's good for you!
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Welcome to the blogosphere Rick.
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Hi Rick and all. I'm doing the ride also. Very excited about this upcoming adventure. Rick, sorry about your Mom. Riding is a great way to clear your head. I'm looking forward to meeting you and the others soon. Hope that you can find the time that you need to train. I've been able to get out Sat, Sun, and Thursdays. Kind of hard to get out with 2 young ones at home and a wife in grad school. Just so you know, I'm very ok with us maintaining a slower average on the ride. I'm training as hard as I can but I've only been riding a year. I'm not the fastest guy out there.
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Hi Rick,
I can relate to trying to find time to ride. I did 27mi on Sat and 30 on Sunday a few weeks ago and my back hasn't been the same since. Sad when your mind says you're under 20 and your body tells you you're over 60. What's that about? We need to keep in mind the old fable about the tortise and the hare.
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