tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444796903524097564.post4920941554325007296..comments2023-05-01T04:25:12.418-07:00Comments on SIMONSTER BLOG: The "Wonder Ifs"simonsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715532241506817943noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444796903524097564.post-75780989771758692982012-02-24T14:10:45.775-08:002012-02-24T14:10:45.775-08:0032? As an endurance athlete, you'll keep buil...32? As an endurance athlete, you'll keep building for at least another 10 years. Check the accomplishments of Dave Wiens. The mental aspects of training hard cause you to reconsider year after year to reaffirm your goals. Nothing wrong with that. Don't let the devil get you. As Jamie alluded, you're flawed. You'll always be the fast guy pushing the pace. Nice dream though.gmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152281509422062297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444796903524097564.post-37907125905249629462012-02-01T05:31:04.815-08:002012-02-01T05:31:04.815-08:00It sounds like you have become very relaxed and in...It sounds like you have become very relaxed and in tune with your sucess and your future. These elements make for much faster racing I believe. Good luck in 2012 Mike, looking forward to seeing you at some races this year.Brian B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16498979805628476648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444796903524097564.post-62335313925063764542012-01-31T18:42:37.489-08:002012-01-31T18:42:37.489-08:00That being said by a guy that is probably eight ye...That being said by a guy that is probably eight years older then you are Mike.. (and still smoking fast).. We all have our "wonder ifs" that's what keeps our machines going year to year. A wise young pro cyclist that raced in Europe told me, " The key to being a good cyclist , is to train hard in the off season , stay healthy and reap all the benefits of training and of the sport". When it starts to become something you hate or don't wanna do take some time off for something you enjoy and go back to the saddle.. I think you have a lotta years left for greatness Mike. Just keep up the hard work and feel thankful to be able to compete.. As soon as you get paid for something you luv, it becomes a job.....Paul Bordenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00022919795300850943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444796903524097564.post-91112528161296845632012-01-31T12:11:30.264-08:002012-01-31T12:11:30.264-08:00Dude. I have always respected you as a rider and p...Dude. I have always respected you as a rider and person but the fact that you can step outside yourself and write a blog piece like that, not about heart rate, power, lap times or actual "what if's," means you are now stronger than pehaps ever even without the what if's that have never materialized in full. 32 ain't nothing. - Dan k.Dan khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729304518797744647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444796903524097564.post-81801929558299538032012-01-31T10:33:48.538-08:002012-01-31T10:33:48.538-08:00VERY T LIKE
LIKE ITVERY T LIKE<br /><br /><br /><br />LIKE ITMister Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533996992650426711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444796903524097564.post-46181061432083755502012-01-31T09:47:42.158-08:002012-01-31T09:47:42.158-08:00Thanks Jamie... I think that's what I'm ge...Thanks Jamie... I think that's what I'm getting at. Digging as deep as I possibly can, while I can, so when that day of reflection comes, I can say I did everything I could.simonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715532241506817943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444796903524097564.post-41156047040427622842012-01-31T08:24:50.840-08:002012-01-31T08:24:50.840-08:00No, you'll NEVER be the "guy that enjoys ...No, you'll NEVER be the "guy that enjoys a slow pace group ride, or shows up to the local race series with the winter beer belly still intact".<br />Not likely. Sounds nice on the surface, though.<br /><br />As for tackling the 'what if...' GOOD. You HAVE to. <br />Because someday you'll be old, and you'll look back on 32 as being in the prime of your life. And you'll see how close you were to greatness. And you'll understand that it's not that you didn't train hard enough or smart enough. It's because you were content to reach a certain level. That's where most people peak: not at their level of ability but at their level of acceptance.<br />Will you be able to accept it 20 years from now? <br /><br />If not, you need to dig deeper and find the killer instinct.<br /><br />Just remember us slow guys on the back of the pack with the beer guts who are content with a slow group ride.Jamie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129097097108229691noreply@blogger.com