This was a bumper sticker quoted to me over a year ago. The question to myself now is, "What shall I do?" I'm pretty certain training for mountain bike racing has halted and I won't be committing myself to racing during the 2011 season for multiple reasons. While I enjoyed tremendous personal success during 2010, I'm not ready to make that level of commitment for the next year. Additionally, I would have to learn to train differently than this past year--another learning curve!
But back to the original question, "What shall I do?" In this new world of discovery, I have taken a giant rest break to ponder the possibilities. The current focus is Doc. Mr. Wonderful and I adopted a belgian malinois from the local shelter (see previous post); not recognizing the amount of time and energy this little guy required, we jumped in to the paperwork happy to have a canine in the household. But this one is far different from Maximus Breeden's temperament. You'd think we would have done a little more research, but Noooo....
In my quest to now keep from gaining 600 pounds and continuing to eat as much ice cream as I want, I've taken up jogging. Not only can I do it from my house, on a trail, in less time as cycling, I can take my new, ever-abundant-energy-dog, Doc. He loves our time together! Granted, he's better at sprinting; though he doesn't seem to tire even after 6 trail miles full of stimulation.
As I ponder my question, I'm dabbing into behavior modification techniques, jogging, and general laziness as my next obsessions. These bring me to new websites, new blogs, and go figure---more ways to spend $$ for gear!!! Perhaps something will strike me as much as cycling did; only time will tell. Or perhaps I'll become bored and jump right in to pedaling again. Please don't get confused--I'll always ride my bike; it's a tremendous feeling and exercise. I just may not ride fast.
In the mean time, I might learn from donkeys or find what I believe in the same way Jon Katz has.
As always...blog pics.
Here's Doc on the Dam of Yellowwood Lake
Here he is showing off his water pack!
Helping clear branches from a downed tree...
And going the wrong way with his "help"
Socialization day with Jake...
Enjoying the soft pine needles.
I like this section of the forest that marks the trees...I should really study up on some of these.
3 comments:
great pics! Doc appreciates your new found interest in running.
Love your blog! And I can totally relate with your new 'quest'. Been there done that with climbing. I don't know that I ever replaced my climbing obsession with anything...unless it would be photography. But I do feel much more balanced. Just go with the flow. There is no 'race' to find your bliss. It usually just happens along the way. Enjoy the ride! ;) --Teresa
Mals have 'sharper' temperaments and can be a real handful--very different from what you had. The shelter should have prepared you for this.
Dog agility could be your next obsession! Dog training is so much fun.
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