No sympathy, please.

[jelee1311]

Wow,I haven't been on in a week and posts got angry. I was busy turning 40 two weeks ago and it was awesome!!!! I've worked with masters athletes most of my life so 40 seems like just the beginning. I understand the frustration of physical ailments not allowing you to do what you want or used to do. Maybe its time to change perspective. I watched my daughter ride her bike one day enjoying the wind on her face with no intention of where she was going or how fast, just riding and smiling and enjoying herself. So on the days I feel crappy I try to ride like that and enjoy myself. I try not to get caught up in the things I can't do and just be thankful for the fact I can ride ,because there was a time I couldn't.

[OakLeaf]

Relevant, on how devastating even a temporary injury can be to someone who defines himself as an athlete:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...012502636.html

[Crankin]

I can relate to every part of that article.