Top Form

He said if you want your son to play basketball, we'll need another coach. My mind was spinning as I flashed back to earlier that day. I was building some timber steps on my backyard slope when my wife said "Mo, the tryouts are in an hour and btw, since we didn't sign him up be prepared cause they'll likely ask you to coach.

Sigh, as a former 90% free throw shooter  in random pick up games at Cal I knew a little something about basketball. Ok I know thats not really a legitimate resume for coaching basketball but it inspires confidence! So, I can't deny my son the fun of hoops so I signed up. There I was drafting with the other coaches, lobbying and distributing players as equally a possible. Two games into the season we are 2-0 and the kids are having a blast and so am I. Who knew?

After watching my daughter's soccer team have a successful showing at the Halloween Tournament I also saw a team full of smiles. If I can just can all the fun with kids sports and channel it back to my cycling I'd be in the money. The photo shows how I feel as a coach and a parent watching my kids play sports. I feel on top of the world basically. 

Being prepared for the challenges and keeping it fun is what it's all about. This cycling year has been anything but being prepared. Sure, I've ridden more this year than any other year prior. I have destroyed poor unsuspecting commuters who think they can hang with me. I've ridden with the alphas in my group during a century and have hung with them the entire ride. I'm quite proud of what I've done. But inside there is something missing. There is always something more to desire. I'm not trying be greedy but I know where my top form is. It's hiding behind a strict diet and stretching program, and planned training to match. 

I'm talking of the nirvana cycling triangle. When I get there by summer of 2014, you will see a simlar photo. Only this time from the top of My Tam. And I won't need to hide my form behind the silhouette of shadows and camera tricks. 

I need to chase this. I want to chase this. So as I log on to myfitnesspal and feel repelled by how many calories my latte really is, I'm planning my next basketball practice. Today will be competition day. I'll tell them if you beat coach at free throws by end of season Ill throw them a pizza party. Everyone needs a goal to chase after. Regardless of who wins I'll take the veggie slice please. Ignore my tears as the pepperoni disappears.