Analog Winter.

It was something I needed to do, but needed the push and the right company. It had been months since the bikes we dirtied, getting caught up in the daily life - but of course all the things important.

Months ago, I knew that I had to do something. For my head and for my well-being, but also out of the necessity that comes with frequent travel. So began my first real incarnation as a runner. It has been a mind altering experience, in the 3 inches of snow and the mindless numbing that comes from the northern wisconsin winds. This isn't my first rodeo as a runner, or winter antix, in the past life it was driven by necessity of team training and competition. This round was about actually running for the run. It was unplugging and gathering the experience in a uncomforting environment.

Interestingly enough, I wasn't prepared for what happened a few weeks ago. The brotherhood came calling and I knew I had to throw my leg over a bike again. I was eager to begin, but in practice and execution it wasn't the same. It was a completely different focus and motivation. It was a mindset that we all have, but very few of us grap and admit to its importance and reason. It was cycling, the some motion that i had repeated over and over thousands of times. Why was this time different? What had changed? It was cycling for the analog and physical interaction with the experience.

I suppose one could say indoor trainers are a great way to keep your cue happy. But that just is thoughtless escape. Riding is for the seeing, the feeling, and the pain associated with searching for each. Trainers are for trainers. Riding is for riders.

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The New Rad.

gone, but not forgotten.

the month of september of 2011 is gone. forever. I didn't even know it happened. between trips, trees, trade-shows, my new running buddy and the rest of life, somewhere i forgot myself in august. or maybe that was july. regardless, the plan of action is to bring it back, or rather me that it is.

old habits are hard to kick, they just need a fresh dose of perspective. thank goodness.

yes.

new addition.

worked & well needed.