Time for reflection

I am right in the middle of a month of no racing and taking time to reflect on what is working and what needs improvement. I started doing a yoga/pilates workout a couple times a week and am noticing a stronger core and better balance.
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The 6 hour long rides the last few Sundays have really helped with my endurance and switching between the geared bike and singlespeed is a nice way to switch it up. The next race up is Crested Butte on June 21st and I'm looking forward to some high country riding. As far as training this week I jogged with Murphy Wednesday morning and then rode for 45 min. on the Santa Fe trail at lunch. Today I rode for an hour in and around Ute Valley and will do the hardcore workout on my break. This Sunday I will most likely do the 50 mile ride on the singlespeed again to keep the legs churning.

One must train from a state of movement towards a state of stillness.

I try to keep my life as simple and stress-free as possible. The easiest way for me to calm my mind is to stay in motion. The yoga and biking really helps keep things in focus for me. In keeping with the Fengsshui blog I thought I would explain why I picked the name. Feng Shui is based on the Taoist vision and understanding of nature, particularly on the idea that the land is alive and filled with Chi, or energy. By riding through the mountains on a singlespeed bike with speed and skill the energy of the universe is all around. I hope to live my life in balance and utilize the energy of the world to enhance my life and the lives of those around me.