Motivation

What is the source of motivation? Any athlete knows the answer to this question is very individual. Some are motivated by previous successes. Many are those who are motivated for other reasons. All of them as unique as the athletes themselves.

Why compete as a cyclist in the local Senior Olympics? Especially one who is not the typical cyclist? I can only say that possibly it is to prove to myself that I can try.

This is the first post of my journey and it comes after several weeks of training. I would have to admit that I have passed the "what have I done ?!" phase and have progressed to the "I can do this, I can try my best" phase. Although most things seem stacked against me right now.

Limited time to train, very common equipment, and the realization that I am probably in over my head are causing doubt.

I have decided that motivation is my choice and must come from within myself. I am larger than the average bike racer......... I am not an experienced amateur racer.............. I do not own a time trial bike or even a set of aero bars............I may not have the fastest gear ratio..............

Still, in light of all the things that cause me to doubt. I am motivated.

I will try. I will compete as a Senior Olympian and have fun doing it!