The Winter Blues

This week has been a challenge. With the insane amount of snow that graced the DC metro area with its presence over the past week my entire routine has been screwed up. I was at home for quite a few days as the metro was not functioning, I was working really strange hours at Pizza Hut, and I couldn't really get to the gym. The absolute worst part though was the delay of the delivery of my new Spartan race suit.
This is the time of year that really challenges me. My bike is still in Cleveland, trackdays are getting scheduled, parts are getting bought, but but the reality is that the season is still a few months away. I am trying to push through without getting discouraged, but it is a constant challenge. I just wish it was already April. No snow, open track, and the chance to hang of the side of my gixxer!

Making the Schedule

Nothing is more important in this sport than track time. Of course, the options are limited by track availability and geography. I would definitely ride Miller and Barber everyday if I could, but that is just not feasible. Instead, J and I went to a sports bar, sat in front of beer and wings, and penciled a schedule onto the back of a piece of paper.

The result was 13 days at NJMP, 4 at VIR, 3 at Summit Shenandoah, 2 at BeaveRun, and 1 at Monticello.

This schedule is only tentative, and can certainly change due to financial issues, surprise opportunities or just because I want to. But in the meantime, I will be working diligently to pay for all of this :-)

See you at the track!