Adventures of the Northwest

No races for me...

This week I decided I wasn't into the races last night. I just was not mentally focused, physically just feeling icky with the weather and lingering allergies. I figured I can have 1 free pass for the season and I choose last night. I still went to cheer on my girls and to socialize. Actually it felt like a good decision. I was very proud at how well Jane did with the 2 lap sprint heats and even let one of our team mates - Jill - take the points when Jane could have grabbed it from her. That was after Jane came from all the way in 4th position - last for the final heat - and could have taken it. I was also proud at how well Jill and Jane did the 4x4 points race. They both did awesome! One of our team mates happened to crash so I was able to take his bike from him, talk to him while the EMT cleaned off his road rash and just be supportive. The girls were out there racing and I didn't feel that "I wish I was out there" feeling. Shoot - it's funny how I can get that feeling after going for a bike ride and then seeing bikers as I come home and think - I wish I was riding!! Wait! I just rode so why am I jealous they are riding?! Nope... didn't have that at all so I think I made the right decision. My brain was not in the game.

Afterwards, Jane and I were able to talk a lot about how we are feeling about track this year and how some changes are occurring, how we are adjusting to different actions, different personalities and so forth. It is an odd feeling really. I don't know why... but with all the different things going on - I'm ok with coming to the track next week and being ready for anything that comes my way! For now, I'll concentrate on what I need to for this week.

posted by Seattlebiker @ 7:05 AM