Hi,

Just wanted to ditto what everyone else said. I also want to send well wishes to your husband...I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

I think a lot of us as women and cyclists believe that we have to be perfect in all things, all the time. It's hard for us to seek that balance, but I think it's very necessary...if we don't find it on our own, we are often "forced" to find it in another way at times. I myself was away from racing for a few years and have decided to train again in a structured way. Even though I am 32, my joints rebell when I lift weights, so I decided I enjoy yoga and pilates more for my strengthening. I think we have to go with what works for us, whether in biking or in life. I tend to see everything in cycles. Sometimes, we bike a lot and sometimes, we don't. It's all good

Honor and trust yourself and your body's inner wisdom and also what your spirit needs at this time. Please take care of yourself too

Sending hugs,

Lisa