Dear So and So

[Bluetree]

Dear Cycling Buddies,
Thank you so much for introducing me to the sport and helping me along in my initiation. You guys have been a constant inspiration to me and the best support group I could ask for, outside of the TE gals.
I know that when you guys ride with me (and I always appreciate your invitations) you are "slumming." Unlike you guys, I do not compete in Ironmans, triathlons, Xterras, ultramarathons, Death Rides, etc. I know that you are chafing at the bit to get moving, instead of doddling along at my 16-17mph clip. Instead, you do your 2,000 ft climbs before we meet, join me for my flat 30 miles and make sure I'm home safely before you finish the rest of your training ride.
You guys give me helpful hints, teach me the rules of the peloton, give me encouragement when I need it, spur me on when I feel lazy and generally protect me when I'm on the road. I don't mind the teasing because it shows that you have included me into your "club." And it does not go unnoticed that on windy days you ride so that you are blocking the worst of the wind for me. Dan, James, Jim and David... you guys rock.

[jsgeneroso]

Dear Digestive Tract,

I know that things have been hairy for us lately. Even though Reason claims absolute bliss for having found "the one" and the prospect of living together would be sooo much easier and just awesome until we get hitched and bike into the sunset. Please don't let parents filling the brain with seeds of doubt and disapproval get you all bent and twisted because it is mostly painful and uncomfortable to constantly feel anxiety over the future, life changing and the two of us moving on and no longer being the parent's little girl. Life changes and it will be okay.

Your Mind.

[li10up]

Dear Boss:

Please don't ask me in the middle of the day what my plans are for after 5pm. I have a life...doesn't the bike on the back of my car give a hint as to my plans? But thanks for not making me stay after 5pm just to sit in your office so you can feel "safe" interviewing a female prospective employee. Especially since I already did the initial interview last week. However, anytime before 5pm is ok....or at least a days notice.

Thank you,

Partially dedicated employee

[Bikingmomof3]

Dear Dr. V.,
I know you have my best interest in mind, or at least you do not want me having another stroke on your watch. I get that and I appreciate it. I took the "no driving" instructions rather well, did I not? When I mentioned cycling 3 times and words such as "intense" and "training", what part did you miss? Is there a reason you decided not to share with me the very important (IMO) information that my already low BP would drop to points where I will faint? A little heads up on the fainting business would have been greatly appreciated. Especially considering I kept telling you how important exercise, especially cycling is to me. For the record, outdoor biking and fainting do not mix!

I am fairly certain down the road I will be eternally grateful to you for fixing my brain, but right at this moment I am too weak from a low BP and depressed from a lack of cycling to care.

Your grumpy patient.

P.S. See you on the 18th, when we will discuss cycling in depth.

[mary9761]

(((((Jennifer)))))