Solid Base
As endurance athletes the off-season and pre-season are spent logging many hours training for the upcoming season. These long mellow paced rides serve as a foundation for the rest of the season’s training and racing. Similar to building a road or house, we must have a solid base to support the rest of the structure. Without this foundation our season would be short lived as our bodies break down from the unaccustomed stress that racing creates.
Cyclist can talk endlessly about how to build the best base. One thing we fail to discuss is the importance of a solid base in our lives. For years my family and #1 have supported me at races and in my pursuit of professional cycling. I remember watching the San Francisco G.P. As a cat 5 telling #1 that some day I would like to become a professional. She asked what two races would I most want to do and I responded with the SF G.P. and The Phildelphia Int. Cycling Classic. She kind of smiled and said that when I make it into those races she would be there each time I raced. I thought sure you will.
Six years later I have now raced Philly three times. True to her word, #1 and my mom have made it to all three editions, joined this year by my sister and neice.
Thanks to all of my friends and family who have supported me so far in my career. I could not have made it this far without you.
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