Opus
Yesterday was the first Opus race of the
year. Actually, last week was the first one, but then the cops shut it down, but
that's another story. The race went really well for me and I pulled off my first
win of the season! Timmer, Dan and I broke away after 3 laps and held off the
field for 21 more. I took all the points since Dan and Timmer didn't contest me.
I felt unbelievable last night, I just had a ton of power and I'm not sure why.
It was close to the best I've ever felt at Opus. It doesn't make any sense since
only a week and half ago I was feeling totally crumped at Oxbow. I guess my new
mental training focus exercises are starting to pay off.
Today was probably the best
weather for cycling we ever get. It was clear blue skies, light winds and 60's.
This weather meant shorts and arm warmers, my favorite riding attire. I hoped to
do a little solo secret training to get ready for the race of Saturday, I headed
out by Blue House road, but I didn't see Matt Henry out there. Later in the
ride, I was "discovered" over in Wayzata by Jesse, Dave and the Eric, but I
don't think they'll tell anyone...
It's been crazy lately, I get
up at 6 AM, got to work until 4, ride my bike until 7 and then eat and it's
after 8. I don't have time to do much else right now. On the weekends I'm racing
all day on Saturday's and training and catching up with house work on Sunday's.
All this while trying to get the rest of our wedding stuff figured out and spend
some time with my Fiance. Well, I managed to get a Blog entry in during the
week, so that's a good deal...
Posted: Mon - April 24, 2006 at 09:56 PM
