The last two years I've been addicted to the "winning" aspect of XC racing. Over the last few months it's become apparent to me that my desire to win and do good and compete started to take up a large portion of time as well as emotional, physical and spiritual energy. I found myself "sold out" to cycling thus staring to neglect my family, business and relationship with God. During this time I found myself getting too crazy and anal about training and winning and somewhere along the line it turned into an obligation rather than doing it to enjoy it. Yeah, my results and fitness felt good but at what price?
It's gone so far that I've given up racing until further notice. I may do a couple more races in the fall for fun but as far as training to win, I'm done.
It's been 2 weeks since my decision and I've missed a lot of riding and an important race. I'll also miss another this weekend. This hurts a bit knowing that all the base miles and hard work will be somewhat for nothing but I I actually feel relieved about my decision. I've had more family time and feel myself wanting to ride to enjoy it rather than like punching a time card. I'm not sure what the future holds for racing but for now I'm "resetting"
Anyone else ever go through this or something similar?
It's gone so far that I've given up racing until further notice. I may do a couple more races in the fall for fun but as far as training to win, I'm done.
It's been 2 weeks since my decision and I've missed a lot of riding and an important race. I'll also miss another this weekend. This hurts a bit knowing that all the base miles and hard work will be somewhat for nothing but I I actually feel relieved about my decision. I've had more family time and feel myself wanting to ride to enjoy it rather than like punching a time card. I'm not sure what the future holds for racing but for now I'm "resetting"
Anyone else ever go through this or something similar?