DH and I did about 25 miles this morning before turning our attention to some much needed yardwork. The first 5 miles were into a wind, and I was just crawling. I couldn't figure out why I felt so puny. I kept asking DH to slow down. He finally asked if I was okay, and I said I must be a little dehyrdrated or something. Another mile up the rode, it finally dawns on me to check my rear brake. It's a single pivot Campy Centaur brake, and we've had a heck of a time keeping it centered. Sure enough, it was rubbing. I readusted it and then just took off. I was relieved that it was the bike and not me.
From there, we finally got a tail wind and DH and I took turns chasing one another at max speed. Weeeeee!
Now I'm pooped though. We spent a few hours planting flowers and this heat is a real drag.
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
--Mary Anne Radmacher