Yes, one of my favorite songs of all time by the Beastie Boys seems appropriate for today’s ride. What am I grateful for?
I am grateful for:
- My life.
- My health.
- My family.
- R&M Cyclery and Trek for their crash replacement policy.
- Wheelfast Bicyle Company.
- The Running Center.
- Memorial Medical Center and a Great ER.
- Dr. Leo Ludwig and the Orthopedic Center of Illinois for repairing my broken wing.
- Springfield Road Runners Club.
- The Springfield Bicycle Club.
- The Springfield Triathlon Club.
- Road bikes.
- Mountain bikes.
- Time Trial bars.
- Triathlon bikes.
- Cold beer and hot wings.
- Shimano components.
- NIL8.
- Pearl Izumi clothing.
- Rabbits.
- Friends.
And most of all, I am grateful for being on today’s ride. The same ride that I crashed horribly, breaking my clavicle and requiring weeks of rest and Rehab, only 8 weeks ago. Every mile was like every bite of the best steak you have ever had. You savor the juice, the taste, the experience. I’m not sure if I have missed anything more in my life.
