Thinking about spring

Thinking about spring has become the only comfort on these sub freezing days. The thought of pedaling in the sunshine with 60 plus degree weather can brighten up any gloomy Gus. Even Florida is feeling the cold. I think a century ride like running a marathon is life in miniature. There is the anticipation, the fear, the happiness, the hard times, the performance, and the victory. After the victory comes the celebration. Looking forward to the spring, the challenge, the victory, and the celebration. The fear and hard times are all around us but biking in a beautiful place with friends can push the bad elements right out of the picture. Doing a distance ride can reap rewards that will make you want to celebrate. You will end up with some aches and pains but such is life. The older I get the more I realize you have 2 choices. You can sit around and do nothing and ache or you can go do something and ache. Doing something is much more fun. None of us know our fate in life and neither should we sit around and worry about it. I suggest you buy February's issue of Runner's World magazine. Read the story on the Life and Death of Ryan Shay (keep the tissues handy). Pedal On !