As our fourth season comes to a close it would appear we’ve had highs and lows as a team. The lows were certainly injuries. Injuries are part of sport, and part of life. Injuries from first glance seem to be negative, even devastating. I’ve certainly had more than my share. One thing I’ve noticed though is that I’ve always benefitted from them. I’ve always grown from them like a plant benefits from being pruned. It’s a time to go within yourself, assess your life. And an opportunity to overcome something difficult. Very similar to a mtn bike race, it’s painful yet inspiring. Injury shows us how amazing our bodies are. What appears to be an event of destruction actually is one of building and growth physically and emotionally. And of course if you were over trained, over raced and burnt out it gives a fresh start w/ better perspective. (What’s really more important, results or the experience?) That being said, I know it sucks. The highs were obviously our results but not so obviously and more importantly lots of fun and great race courses. I had a great time again with the team.