It has been nearly two and a half months since my last post and surprisingly, not much has happened since then (at least related to my training). There have been a couple of things happen, which I will cover, but not much considering the amount of time that has passed. So...why the long absence you ask? Well, I got sick in March and I was off the bike for nearly a month. I had flu-like symptoms that put me down for a two weeks and then my back went on the fritz and I developed sciatica, which is highly unusual for me. I have had lots of back pain over the past few years due to a bulging disc but rarely have experienced sciatica, especially for an extended period of time. This time it lasted for about a week and kept me off the bike the entire time.
What has happened since my last post? First, I raced in my first race (pictures below as proof) The race was the Monsters of the Midway Criterium on the campus of the University of Chicago. It was a nice flat, rectangular course (no tricky turns). Coach Mark came down with me and had me well prepared to hang in there. We had two goals, keep the rubber down and finish and I accomplished both!
"Pre-race focus"
In the pack ("U" on sleeve)
Sucking wheel (wish I could say this is a break away but it is three guys trying to catch back up to the main field)
I survived!!!!
Coach Mark and I after a successful day
