Skinny.
pz racing July 27th, 2007Turns out that stomach parasites are a great way to lose weight. Problem is that I was already pretty skinny going into Cascade. Unfortunately it seems that my power has managed to disappear as well. Been able to get out for short rides the past few days, just cruising along at 25 kph feels like an effort. Got passed by a student on a mountain bike yesterday. Then by an old guy with full panniers. Demoralizing to say the least. Amazing how quickly one can go from attacking Baldwin and Louder up a mountain to dreading climbing up the backside of Olde Stage Rd. I’m halfway through the antibiotic course though and the stomach is feeling much better. Should be back to full strength soon.
July 27th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
I don’t recall ever NOT dreading the backside of Old Stage Rd.
I also think the average “old dude with panniers” and “student on mtn bike” in Boulder could win Cat 3 races almost anywhere else in the country.
July 27th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Well, I’m no psychologist but… don’t start gauging yourself and getting preconceived notions when your body’s still in recovery mode and on antibiotics. You were super strong; remind yourself you’ll be super strong again. C’mon, say it with me…
Who knows, 2nd half of the season, your body might benefit from the short racing break…
August 1st, 2007 at 6:14 pm
Not as Strong as J.L. and D.T. “were.” They almost beat some poor guy up in front of my house…ask them about it…fun times…