‘On a break’
It’s like the ‘Friends’ season when every second punch line was ‘we were on a break!’. I remember how much I struggled to settle in to my post-season break last year and thought I was much better prepared for it this time… but I’m finding it just as difficult. Last time I’d only been on a programme for 10 weeks - this time it’s been 10 months! I love having a programme and knowing the purpose of every part of every ride. I guess it’s just the way I’m hard-wired, I thrive on structure. But it means I can treat myself a little bit more every now and then and always I get the line in my head… ‘it’s ok because I’m on a break’.
But I’m a bit more conscious this year with the fact that I want to go and race overseas and do well, so I can’t afford quite as many treats as last year (but I did get a bit carried away with the hot cross buns then…).
I’ve managed to pick up some work, finally. I’m doing a stint with Rugby NZ 2011 (planning for the world cup). It’s just a small team at the moment but is due to start ramping up fairly soon. It’s a much more relaxed environment than what I’m used to - which is nice, more like other jobs I’ve been in where there’s time for a chat and to keep an eye on the cricket - not to mention meet friends for coffee and take a lunch break! The only downside is that I’ve had to commit through to the end of May, which means missing the first 3 races I was planning on doing in Canada, so I’ve spent a few hours in the last few days frantically revising the schedule and hunting for good races to get me up to form for the World Cup races in July and August. I’ve got a draft that sees me flying in to San Fran and effectively racing my way across the continent with events in both the US and Canada. It looks pretty exciting to me but I have to get the coach to ok it before I can make any solid plans.
Hopefully I’ll be able to settle in to more regular posts from now on. There just hasn’t been much on since Oce’s. I haven’t booked myself in for any races before I go. There are a few, but I’m pretty keen to help out at a few events while I can, and it should leave me nice and amped to get back on a start line when I land in the US.
Those of you in Wellington, keep an eye out for information on a short track series that Ricky Pincott is helping me to organise. I just had so much fun in the Oce’s event that I want others to give it a go. We’re in the planning and consent stage at the moment and have lots of ideas to make it super fun :o)
For those who haven’t seen it in the flickr pics, the photo is Kaytee, Gav and me at the Centre of NZ monument from when we were pre-riding the Oce’s course.
Oh, and sorry about the weather (again to the locals). I went for my first ride in ages today after so many days of stunning weather. Each day I’d look a little more longingly at the bike and it was this morning I couldn’t stop myself, so of course the weather has turned… maybe if I ride early enough I can sneak it in without the weather gods noticing ;o)
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