As most of you know, I like going fast. Skydiving, road racing, motocross, downhill mountain biking, etc.
Hanging out on the edge just shy of losing control was my addiction. Then came the mental aspects of progressing to championship levels of competency. The final goal was to integrate mind, body, and spirit.
Along the way in every sport, I’ve pursued it’s been about being better than I was the day before. Incremental improvement with the occasional aha moment that leap frogged my performance.
Now as I look at 70 this year, my thoughts and goals are focused on family. Everyone else works but Elle and me. So, there will be space where I can create time for my passion. Yes, I’ll have to focus on my practice to maximize its value. Yes, I’ll grind to establish muscle memory.
There will be days and weeks that my training or racing will be interrupted, but for the best of causes, family.
I’m cool with that. I’ll still live life to the fullest. I can’t do anything but.
PS - If I had a dream board for the year it would include:
The Grand Canyon
The UK & Italy
NYC and Nashville
The Cabin & Fishing
And a place called Unadilla MX in northern NY state.