A day in Surhuisterveen, the Netherlands has sealed the deal. Yes, I miss racing. Yes, I’ll be racing here again next season.
As I stood in the pit and watched Marc plow by slogging through the mud, all I could think was “Wow – that looks so awesome. I wish I could do the race.” Then while watching the women’s race I was filled with even more feelings of envy and jealousy – I wanted to be out there running through heavy black mud and getting my skinsuit nicely muddy.
I realized how much I missed racing when I found myself standing out in the pouring rain wishing I could be racing instead of standing there on the sidelines cheering.
So, I would say the trip to Surhuisterveen was a good one. I got to watch Marc race. I got to cheer on my friends. I got to meet Reza (hi – Reza). I ran into my old friend Harrie. We had a pleasant afternoon in Arnhem. I realized that I’m not ready to stop racing. I will be racing in Surhuisterveen next year.
(On a side note – I rode my bike outside today! I did 45 minutes of easy spinning with Marc supervising my every move. So far so good – my back feels good. Crossing my fingers that my back still feels the same tomorrow.)
Good to follow your feeling and intuition! Sometimes I think I’m getting too old but it gives me so much satisfaction to race so I will be in Surhuisterveen next year as well. Indeed it was fun racing there.
You had a great race at Surhuisterveen! The age thing is always there but then I see that I’m still not alone at the top of the age category! Good luck this weekend in Zolder.
cheers,
vicki
Of COURSE you will be racing – never doubted it! We just watched the Koksijde World Cup – always fun to catch a glimpse of you at the races, and I’ll expect to see you out there again next year!
Merry Christmas to you and Marc. Wishing you GREAT SUCCESS in 2012!
Thanks Cathy! It helps to have folks like you and Mike to remind me why I race and ride a bike. The stuff you guys do simply overwhelms me – which reminds me – are you guys up for Rideau Lakes this summer?
Have a great holiday and I hope you can get out on the skis soon.
cheers,
vicki