Aug 15: Right On

Kristin Armstrong's 3rd consecutive gold medal in the Olympic Time Trial at age 42 and 364 days old is inspiring, and a reminder that our body only adapts when we make demands on it do do so.  Hurting and being hurt aren't synonymous.  If you want to be better, it's gonna hurt.  Coach Jim Bruskewitz, who provided workouts for the Olympian, offers this insight, "The body, with mental assistance, will launch itself well beyond what it has come accustomed to."  No matter what level you hope to achieve, shoot high.  You won't know your full potential until you fall short.With that, good luck to our competitors this weekend at the Dairyland Dare and Race the Lake events.The route for Monday is one of the more tame rides, both in terms of distance (30 and 25mile options) and terrain.  The last time I posted this route, I may have inadvertently directed riders the wrong way on Lodi Springfield, creating a third longer option.  Right on. The routes will get shorter commensurate with the length of the days. Hopefully, we will lose a bit of heat along with the daylight.  If you are feeling a bit of hyperthermia, I suggest you strategically position yourself close to Loose Screw, who  is two for two on spilling a pitcher of water on Drafters sitting in his vicinity at Free House. Must be a function of becoming a sexagenarian.  Happy 60th Birthday to Loose Screw and Billy Boy McC.PDF Tom Collins 30 25 mile optionsGarmin link to 25mile routeDownload this PDF for info on Coach Jim Bruskewitz  EP Coaching  He's not just a coach for elite athletes.  He's effective for all level of cyclists and triathletes. I can vouch for that.Draft responsibly,BrickO