Due to recent medical issues (which may or may not actually kill me ) I’ve made the decision to pull the plug on my TrainerRoad and racing career. At least until I get the all-clear to resume (if I get the all-clear…).
I definitely learned a sh*t ton in my time here and had a bit of fun along the way (fun offset by Coach Chad’s abuse ). It’s a massive bummer because I had some big goals and really wanted to see how far I could push my potential, but…that’s life.
And because I don’t really want to end up super bitter and still be able to enjoy the sport in which I can no longer participate, I’ll hopefully be working with a professional sports psychologist to guide me through a positive “retirement” (even more awesome that she’s the cycling proficient sister of the guest star of AACC podcast #171).
In my memory, all I ask is that you do a VO2max workout…or the old school Mary Austin.
(In lieu of flowers, please send large sums of cash to my inbox.)
While I’m very sorry to hear you’re hanging it up, I have a sneaking suspicion it won’t be for too long…
Keep us posted on whatever new endeavors you choose to replace cycling in the meantime. I’m sure you’ll approach them with the same enthusiasm that kept all of us entertained here in TR land.
Really sorry to hear Doughnut,hoping to read a post eventuallly where you announce your comeback.
Till then…just replaced this weekends Mary Austin -1 with the regular one.
If I keel over it will be in your honour…plan to tell the bastards in hell I’m there to take your place so they’ll give you an extra 20years!
So sorry to hear the bad news… I do hope you’re able to fully recover and find yourself back in the saddle sooner than later.
I haven’t been on the boards that long but I definitely found myself seeking out your posts… I always found them to be interesting, entertaining, and thought provoking/enlightening.
I have applied your logic/rationale to sweet spot work to my own training, specifically when it comes to duration of the intervals and rest time inbetween the intervals.
I understand why you would want to step back from the boards… but if doesn’t bum you out, I genuinely hope to see you contributing and posting to the TR community during your training hiatus while you focus on your health.
Sorry to hear this and hope it doesn’t kill you. Can you switch to an e-bike. My friend who has deteriorated lung function due to exposure to bad stuff in the military keeps riding with an EMTB.
Just catching up on your other thread to get the background behind this decision. I can understand your choice, but I’d hope this is just a short sabbatical while you figure out what’s going on. It sounds really scary and confusing, and I’m glad you found an awesome sports psychologist to help you through this. I’d certainly need some help to navigate a similar situation.
I’ve really enjoyed your posts and contributions, and I hope that you will continue to provide knowledge, good cheer, and humor to everyone. However, if it’s too mentally painful, we’ll all understand.
Very sorry to hear about your problems
Plus one for the ebikes if you are able. I’ve got a few friends with dodgy tickers knackered knees, and in one case something a lot more serious. Ebikes have literally given them a new lease of life. Best of luck for the future.
) I’ve made the decision to pull the plug on my TrainerRoad and racing career. At least until I get the all-clear to resume (if I get the all-clear…).
). It’s a massive bummer because I had some big goals and really wanted to see how far I could push my potential, but…that’s life.
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Wow! So sorry to hear your bummer news. 
