gran disappointment
over a month ago was the Whistler Gran Fondo - this was my "A" event for the year. As the title of this post says it was a big disappointment to say the least. The expectations by all were high - I had been rocking all the training rides. I was strong - I was back to pre-accident form if not better. I was at the front of the hills - I was holding on strong to the super fast group. I could hold my own and I was dropping peeps on hills again - this was going to be awesome I was going to break 5 hours and 4.5 hours was a very realistic goal. I was pumped. Ride strategy had been pondered and talked about over with Jude and I had my game plan - the last ride was fantastic - I was relaxed, I was ready, I was excited. Last ride went well I felt great, enjoyed the rest of my long weekend and then Monday night the ominous itch in my throat started. SHIT - no need to panic - gargle with salt water and off to bed. Tuesday am - I wake up and ghhhhh, gaaaak, hrrrrrrghhh,