Thoughts while riding today: It feels so good to spin my legs out and be outside • Wow, I’ve lost so much fitness • I feel a bit fatigued actually, is this a symptom of COVID-19 • I passed two guys and I’m feeling so strong on this climb • Oh crazy, I was in my small ring this whole time, why does it feel so hard • My strength training is definitely paying off, my legs feel solid with this turnover • Cops are totally out today pulling over cyclists who run the stop signs • I wonder if he actually got a ticket or just a warning • Gonna enjoy this free draft for awhile • Seriously, are you going to pull and do any work or just sit on my wheel for a few miles • Feeling so good • Fall is my favorite time to ride • This view is incredible • My legs feel like lead • Do I have a flat • Oh sh*t my tire is completely shot • Calm down you’re ok • You’re ok • You’re absolutely not ok • The tire is shredded • Who can I call • Stay calm • You’re ok • You’re ok • I can’t believe so many people are passing me and not asking if I need help • WTF is wrong with people • Where is the humanity • At least the tire didn’t blow out completely while I was riding • Don’t get grease on your kit • Ok you can wipe the grease on the black parts of your kit • Take a deep breath • My phone reception is horrible • But I can drop a location pin at least • Thank God for friends • I’m home • I’m ok • This was a stressful week • I need food • I have such amazing support • I am grateful for my friends • What did I learn from this • I can’t wait to shower •

What changed: Elevation. Wind. Tire pressure.

What didn’t change: Me.

Today’s lesson: YOU ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS.