Mine retired when we had our first kid in 1996. Went back to work a little over a year ago. Then retired again this year.

Wordle 292 3/6

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I got today's Wordle at 6. I was askeered the streak would end. Phew!

I hate losing.

does eminem still live there?

I guess using my limited days in the best way to have me prepare has me scratching me head. First ride back will obviously be something easy z2 25-35 miles. I would imagine day 2 would be similar maybe a little faster or a little longer. Day 3 if I am feeling stronger 30x30s. Day 4 z2 long ride so on and so on.

:rolleyes:

The last race I met these two from Moalpha territory. We warmed up together, they were both cool to talk to. I felt that our abilities were pretty even. I misunderstood and thought it was their first race too, but they have been hitting every race in Va and MD this season. They placed about 5 spots ahead of me. I follow one on strava and he has been putting me to shame. If he comes to the Hampton Crit, I doubt I would be able to keep up with his warm up let alone racing.

Nobody likes to lose, but all but one lose in every race. Use it to get the experience and practice in a race setting.

Besides, if you don't enter, you'll definitely lose.

I sometimes dream of winning the lottery without buying a ticket.

Called it.

So you're only going to show up if you think that you're among the fittest lining up? You're getting in your own head. Just ride your bike.

Daredevils. Have you ever watched Extreme Sports events? I wouldn't do ANY of that ****.

Not every athlete is in peak shape for every event. They play unless they can't.

Just look at Tiger walking Augusta this week.

Fact.

Not helping your argument. He said yesterday in an interview he only does events he think he can win.

Just had a HUGE sneeze while chewing a mouthful of carrots. What an orange mess!!

Then look at Bacot in the NCAA tournament. He played in the finals with an injured ankle.

Athletes play. They don't stay home because they feel suboptimal.

No doubt. There are days that the best course of action would be throwing my bike in a lake, and others that have me thinking I may not be to bad at this stuff. I line up against world champions and racers that have been at it for a while, so it's very humbling. That said, I'm still able to grab points here and there towards upgrading to a 2. Maybe someday, and that's a goal that's out there.

Do you train to win? No. You train to train better. When you train well, you race better, but the variables don't promise a win. Bike racing is hard, and training for bike racing is even harder. Until you get on a plan that has you preparing year round, do as WhyFi says.

Ride your bike.

Okay okay I’ll do it. Sheesh don’t twist my arm.

The .01%'ers are wired that way. He might not b able to walk the course 4 days in a row, but that doesn't stop him from competing.

You're not Tiger ******g Woods. You're a newly-minted CAT5.

Meh. Better than 6/6 or worse.
Wordle 292 5/6

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Quoted. Gotta keep the good stuff around forever.