It seems as though as quickly as it had started, my time at the Giro has ended. Today I did not start stage 8 of the Tour.
I've been managing a back injury since I was involved in a crash at the Cootamundra handicap over a couple of months ago back home and unfortunately the stress of stage racing has taken it's toll on it which is why it was suggested that I do not finish the Tour. Beth our soigny has done an amazing job getting me as fit as possible to step over the bike everyday but unfortunately not everyone is as talented as our mate Jens Voigt and my body simply would not shut up and do what it was told. I am now back at the base in Varese on strict instructions to do as little as possible so that I can be back flying for our next race, GP Cento Carnevale on the 18th July.
Needless to say i'm crushed not to be able to have finished what I had started but one thing i've recently come to terms with in my cycling career is that it is always best to look at the bigger picture. I was in no state to be of any use to the team and for the last couple of days I was simply doing my best to drag my butt to the finish. As I said preivously, I didn't come here to be a spectator in the Giro Donne, I came here to race. Dragging my butt to the finish isn't my idea of racing, it isn't in my nature and I know under normal circumstance I could do better. By stopping now i'm able to give my body a better chance to recover and hopefully be back to my old self in no time.
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
I'm sorry to those who have supported me thus far, I really appreciate all of the words of encouragement and best wishes! It really means a lot. I hope that this is simply a small hurdle which i will overcome and I will be giving you all something to cheer about in no time.
Now i'm going to go drown my sorrows with pizza and gelato :p
Until next time, Take care
Ciao
xx
2 comments:
Get better soon Spiff! Pretty sure you have put in an awesome effort and don't owe anyone an apology :)
Well done on your efforts so far Miffy. Hope you getter better for the next Tour. Good luck :)
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