I got back to my training log...somehow I had "lost" it. Well, it had gotten moved in the flurry of my life this past month.I not only got back to my log...but also to my training. I'm now re-thinking my original goal for May 8th's ride. I know I can finish the 50 mile, but I'd like to try for the 100 still, I just want to finish with some sort of dignity. But that's my pride talking. It seems that everyone I know knows someone who has finished something way grander than what I am trying. In fact, finishing a century isn't a novel idea. It's just for me it keeps me on a target with a goal. Something that seems way beyond what I would normally do.
I rode 11.5 miles on Saturday and 8.4 miles yesterday. I was going to ride today, but not sure as the weather looks bad and it is suppose to be an off day today. I overdid it last year and then I couldn't ride for 3 days I was so sore. I don't want to do that again.
This last month hasn't been a total waste as far as my rare bike riding goes: I've ridden to work more or walked more than I have since it snowed; I got to ride 3 glorious days in Cannon Beach, OR; I've learned some bike stuff at the Boise Bike Project. I've re-evaluated my goals to make shorter term goals as well. My goals for the month of April are: 1) stay on track, 2) decide which ride to ride on May 8th, 3) volunteer at the Boise Bike Project and 4)get the junk food out of my diet this month (I had way too many cookies last night!)
Sometimes I feel like I get off kilter with my walk with God...sometimes I just don't look at the training log (God's Word, the Bible) as often as I should. It gets pushed around as my schedule gets busy and allergy season starts. Even though I am reading through a Bible reading plan and I consistently go to church on Sunday and am involved in a small Bible study I sometimes feel like I am in autopilot. My life gets crazy with deadlines and allergies and two lovely daughters in the house. (Can you tell it's allergy season for me? All the trees are looking great which means my nose is not!)
Today I am reminded once again to live each day to the fullest. To love God with all my heart, soul and mind. To love those whom God has put around me as I love myself. It is in these two things that my life regains balance and I am on track!
"No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead he puts it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. Luke 11:33 (New International Version)
