It's about 7:30AM and a half hour prior to my normal wake up time here. I fight tooth and nail for every minute of slumber but it wasn't to be any more today, so I decided to write a little entry before I eat breakfast.
Life here is odd. I lose track of time and days because each one just flows into the next. The only differences are what workout we are doing and where it will be. The other odd thing to me is that the staff is here for me and the other athletes. I'm not used to this where another person's job is to make my life as easy as possible when I'm not on the bike.
As for the riding. I am here tagging along with the road team as they prep for Worlds. Seeing how it is a prep camp, our coach is building them to a peak. On the other hand, he is just beating the snot out me to figure out what I can do and where my breaking point is. One of the unique things about riding here is my role in the group. At home, I find myself doing a lot of rides with people stronger than myself and I am just along for the ride. But here with the other gimpys I am doing a lot of work pulling because I can. My time here has beeen productive, I'm learning a lot and really learning about myself.
I haven't been on the track much, but the session I did get out there with the coach was productive. After putting me through some efforts we discussed Worlds and some possible times he thinks I am capable of. I'd be happy with a time in the range he was talking about, so it was good.
I'l be back in Columbia Sept. 2 for about 3 weeks building up to track prep camp. I will be riding a lot and would love some company, so if you want to ride please let me know!
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