Jan 05
Tidbits of wisdom tend to have a way of sticking with you. 2008 was a transitional year for me on a number of different levels but one tidbit has really stuck with me-  I learned that racing is just riding, riding is experiencing, and experiencing is the essence of life itself.  Savoring the experience was the key part of racing that I was missing and because of it, I forgot about living in the moment. When that realization sunk in, it reinvigorated not only my riding and racing, but the world around me as it happened. I found myself leaving foods in my mouth a little bit longer to let my tongue explore the flavors just a little more. I held my wife a little closer so I could feel her curves pressed against me. I wondered at my son who grew so fast throughout the year and was amazed at what he is capable of every single day. Its not often that something so simple can mean so much, but sometimes it just works.

Now that we are into 2009, I am hoping to continue the growth so every little tidbit that is fed to me sinks in a little deeper than it would have earlier last year. This past Sunday, I was able to get another tidbit. “Elbows out, chin up.” Simple right? But to me, there is more there than just posture. There is attitude, there is commitment. There is poise and preparedness for anything that is coming your way. There is balance and resilience. So with that the 2009 tidbit collection begins. Ill keep you posted as the collection grows!

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Dec 20

Week 11

Final race, results, credits, and after party of 2008

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Dec 13

Week 10, Belgian Night

33 degrees and 2 inches of rain. More Belgian than Belgium!

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Dec 08

Week 9 - 24 Hours of FSX

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