AND, AND, AND

I went to the bike shop today. I deserved at least to make a visit, don't ya think? The problem with spending time doing such fun things is that I did no mental preperation for my blogging. Oh well, if this becomes a job instead of fun, then it becomes self defeating eh? Besides, if I died and went to heaven today(where else would I go) I would go peacefully, because Larry liked yesterdays post...life is good!!

Anyway I went to the running store as well, with the intent of between the 2 of them, developing a winter workout wardrobe. That's not so hard for running, but much more difficult for biking, let alone trying to get stuff I can use for both. Why you may ask is this necessary and the answer is because the stuff is so freakin expensive. But I got some good ideas, and I actually plan on going back tomorrow to make some purchases. While at the bike store I was of course keeping my eyes open for other stuff....like guess what?... and I came across this. Very pretty eh? I think maybe...just maybe this is the one. I was actually extremely delighted with the price as well. Even the banker(Roo) was happy. I really like the frame and most of the components, and am only considering maybe trading up on the wheels. Of course I didnt see the "actual" machine as it would require ordering a 2009 model, and I would not get it until February. Thats ok actually. I am happy to do all my winter trainig on my old softride.

Before the bike store I also had a decent workout. I did 4 hills sandwiched between a warmup and cool down and felt pretty good. Hils are tough for me still and will be for a while because they are primarily about leg strength....and guess what, that's why they are so important. I will continue to do them all through the winter eventually getting it up to as much as 18 to 2o. I am fortunate because there is a perfect spot just a 15 minute jog from the house. It is actually a valley so you run down the one side, up the other then turn around and repeat. Its about a kilometer up and down so a good distance. The idea is that you pretty well recover each time before heading back up again.

"AND".......because that's gonna be my word for the next year, and if it seems to work for me, maybe for the rest of my life. My word is not going to be "OR" nor is it going to be "EITHER". I am committed to "AND"
Like so...

I am gonna work hard at my training 'and' I am going to enjoy it.

I am going to suffer my body 'and' I am going to pleasure it.

I am going to be proud 'and' I am going to be humble.

I am going to go fast 'and' I am going to go slow.

I am going to love 'and' I am going to be loved.

I am going to be tough 'and' I am going to be gentle.

I am going to save my money 'and' I am going to spend it.

I am going to give 'and' I am going to take.

I am going to think about Jon 'and' I am not going to let it overwhelm me.

And lastly, I am going to appreciate my peers 'and' walks down long piers.


You get the drift eh. Create your own list. To me the most important consideration is that I 'think' this way. Because that I believe is "How it Can Be!

I want to dedicate day 16 to my Mexican friend Jaquelina Urtusuastegui, who has a longer name than me and much more decency.

"If you think you can, or if you think you can't, you're right"

See you tomorrow and every day thereafter.
love
peter