Yesterday was my appointment in the city with the specialist. On my last visit six months ago, there had been some changes in the cysts, an unclear mass and some fluid. I went into yesterdays appointment trying to stay positive but not in total denial, as I realize eventually I may need to have them out. I knew there was a 6 week recovery for that procedure which could make racing nationals in July a problem. It was a nice surprise when I found out that the cysts were actually smaller and things looked much better. I have no idea why this happened, but I am cleared for another 6 months. I can't tell you how excited I am. I went home and purchased my USA Cycling license.
I can't say that I have been feeling great on the bike this week, but I am feeling great about having my health right now. I hope to get down to Bear Creek and do their series race in a few weeks. I have no expectations other than to check out the new course and try to transition myself back into a racing mentality for just a month or so and see how it goes. I feel like so much has changed since I raced last, so I am trying not to set any expectations. I feel kind of slow when I am out riding all the time. I know I am getting older, but I also realize that I ride with some fast people, and many others are on e-bikes now and maybe I should not just compare to them. I should just set my goals for me and leave it at that.
I can't say that I have been feeling great on the bike this week, but I am feeling great about having my health right now. I hope to get down to Bear Creek and do their series race in a few weeks. I have no expectations other than to check out the new course and try to transition myself back into a racing mentality for just a month or so and see how it goes. I feel like so much has changed since I raced last, so I am trying not to set any expectations. I feel kind of slow when I am out riding all the time. I know I am getting older, but I also realize that I ride with some fast people, and many others are on e-bikes now and maybe I should not just compare to them. I should just set my goals for me and leave it at that.