October 24, 2004
Something of a Mystery

One of my favorite things…something about the fall leaves crunching under my tires when I’m riding. One of life’s mysteries…the autumn leaves. Why are they so beautiful? Could just die, turn brown and fall to the ground. Instead, bright reds, oranges, yellows and greens from mid October into November. I rode Saturday and Sunday and each time I was taking it in. we have some lovely roads around the valley. And I was lucky for good weather, bone chilling but skin warming. I am a bit distracted and in want of direction. I look up sometimes and forget where I am, have been thinking of something else for minutes and minutes. Like when you wake up after a nap and wonder if you slept through the night and into a new day. Another mystery. Where does the time go?

October 19, 2004
What’s Simple Is True 

It’s fall and the leaves are changing color... it’s getting chilly in Eugene, OR especially when the fog rolls in, hanging around all day. Sitting here in my winter cap and wool sweater, hands, nose and toes freezing. Back to the serious training this week after a 3-week break. Been enjoying the beauty of fall in the woods of Oregon, doing a few hikes and running crazy through the forest with friends. Thinking about next season with lots of passion for the sport. Back and forth with myself, can I afford to race another year? Truth is I won’t stop until I am racing for the best team and a director who can show me how to win. I just keep on making sacrifices with a feeling that there is something inside me superior to circumstance. Without dreams, without risk taking, we are just ordinary people. I will not be a failure.

October 10, 2004
Las Vegas Baby!