For starters my awful hamstring problem was getting worse so I decided to hit physical therapy super hard and let me tell you, IT WORKS. My physio Matt is the best and worked on most of the cyclists in my area " which is like 3" but thats plenty. It felt really awkward at first because I was this tiny bike racer being prepped next to these 60 and 70 year olds with hip problems. But after a few weeks I got the hang of my workout and was able to just roll in and do my shit and leave. Also after taking a week and a few days off my bike I started a new training schedule. I used to just go out for a 90 minute ride and work on nothing, which was why i hit a wall with my training right after turing cat 4. This new regiment focusses on specific leg work in 7 day to 30 day periods, with some coaching consults once every few months. It has given me a new love for what I do because to be honest I was starting to become very discouraged. I'm on day 2 of a 7 day plan and I'm feeling great already. I think another reason why I'm excited is that my pool is open and I'm putting air conditioners in! Threes just some fucking awesome difference in riding in shorts and seeing a nice pool and sun when you get home, instead of snow, no leaves and covered pool.
As far as racing goes, I have about three or four races left for the year "I think". I'm looking at my race calendar ( which is a NY Rangers calendar so now I'm fucking pissed) and according to that I have a crit on fathers day in Harlem ( I hope I don't get shot crossing the finish line ) and the big objective of my season, which is the NY Capital Road Race in Albany. Since that weekend will be the first weekend I'm going to race back to back events, I'm stoked! I love traveling to races and spending nights in a hotel with shitty WIFI, it makes me feel like a shitty version of a pro racer. Isn't that what we all want? Anyway....yeah its really nice out now and after my first few rides outside, the cyclist tan lines are back. Those are awesome when you go to the beach and everyone besides your wife and a few friends know the reason you have them. If I wasn't a cyclist and I seen someone on the beach that looked like that, I would think that they either 1. had a disease or 2. was a never nude. I'm actually running out of cycling shit to talk about because I have done no racing and just have been training indoors. OH WAIT! So my back neighbors stupid fucking dog!
As most of you know I have absolutely no luck with dogs. As far as dogs go, with the exception of my friends dogs " who are very well behaved and adorable" I cant stand dogs. So I head out for a two hour ride and come back toasted. And the next day I wanted to head out for a nice hour stroll. So i can either go down my big hill I live on and get cold OR I can take the low road n soft pedal......I took the low road....BIG MISTAKE. First of all these owners don't keep this asshole on a leash, so the fucker bolts down the road barking and I freak out and take off sprinting. 500 meters 1000 meters and this fucking Lance Armstrong laced dog is still on my ass. Fucker chased me up a giant hill until finally he got tired.......but so was I, and that cut my hour long ride into a 30 minute gasping for air suffer fest around my area and back home. I think the next time that monster chases me I'm going to pepper spray its ass.....prob not. I love animals don't get me wrong, but I hate undisciplined animals and their dumb ass owners. Ok now I'm totally off topic.
Anyway blah blah blah I'm on a new training plan, I'm feeling stronger already and its only day 2 of my plan. Also before I go, my team has a new clothing sponsor Castelli. They make real good shit and our new kits are going to be here soon. Ill post a pic when I get mine. So I think that's it for now. I will update more frequently when I have the time. With our pool getting in order and Erin and I....well Erin is planning some fun stuff for June, were pretty busy. And lastly Erin and I have our one year wedding anniversary this Sunday! amazing! Im so blessed and lucky to have someone like her. Shes my best friend and provider of words of wisdom when times get tough.
Until next time.......
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