Another flat..
You know that feeling when you can feel the rim roll along the bitumen? That hard harsh noise and the sudden collapse of moral as you know the task ahead of the road side tube change...
Well thats what this week has felt like for me - but my tyres are fine...
See I moved out of my house on the weekend, but in the frenzied process that is moving house, i managed to pick up a virus. It doesn't feel like much, head cold and very sore throat.. but previous experience tells me what lies beneath the surface may be something that could turn far more serious.
8 years ago when i was at University I came down with Epstein-Barr Virus (mononucleosis) or more commonly `Glandular Fever`. The symptoms were identical - and the end result was hospitalisation and a 10 kilo weight reduction.
Now in my line of work I see many people who have had mononucleosis and either didn't rest and recover appropriately - and the disease progressed into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and in some cases Viral Cardiomyopathy. Knowing the potential consequences, I'm hanging up the Sidi's for the year and am going to concentrate on recovering fully.
Overall, I am content with the progress and results i've achieved this year, a few scalps at Heffron and a more disciplined approach to training have netted some good results.
Next year, I'll be focussing on the Canberra tour as my Goal for the first half of the season. I'd like to drop a few more kilos and become a bit more competitive up the climbs which where i really need to improve.
Until next year, take care, stay safe on the road and keep those wheels turning :)
