December 27th is the New January 1st
Nationals is a go go.
I have said I am not doing it about 14 million times.. but you know what? 15 No’s and a Yes is still s yes. And let me explain why
Its National Champs people; Plain and simple. When it is all said and done, the first man across the line is National Champion. There is just something quite appealing about a course set out so the strongest man on the day will win. Contrary to my previous attempts (I am 0/2 on finishing) I am actually genuinely excited about lining up again and finding out where I really stand. For those who dont know it check www.elitenationals.co.nz. Its quite something.I have always expressed my own personal concern about being fit enough in the first week of Jan to fight it out on a course where finishers are generally outweighed by those who dont. And then I grew a pair….
I havent dictated my training 100% around Nationals, I have dictated my training to be 100% awesome for the 2012 season but when it comes to Nationals I am turning up to put down a fight, its just a bike race after all. I all to often find myself getting a little caught up in the mythical form chase. Hell its all relative. Your either good enough, or your not – and there is only one way to find out.. From where I see it (and really why is anyone in a different boat?) I have a lot to gain and very little to lose.
Finishing off the season with a block of hard training and a Tour of Southland carriers on into the following season. The goals of the season havent changed and had I not felt like I could give it a decent crack I would have kept my mouth shut and spent New Years with mates, probably sampling (just sampling) some of NZ’s fine beers…but wishing I was at Nationals. So I putting myself on a limb here!! No promises, no excuses.
So why is the 27th of December the new 1st of January.. I have added the Tour of Vineyards to the campaign. Spending New Years in Nelson is hardly a chore. Holding to just one round on Mums Xmas pudding on the other hand, may be.
