As I’m starting to regain strength, each week I’m attempting something from my previous active life that I have been missing so much. I’ve gone from short walks to gentle yoga for 80 year olds  and this week it was getting on the dirt bike.

Sunday was my 26th birthday and I wanted to do something fun! After a great morning, we packed up a lunch and jumped on the dirt bikes to ride up in the mountains since it was 100* in Boulder. No, we didn’t go tear it up as it was hard enough for me to ride on straight dirt roads…plus, Bryce wouldn’t let me lead so he could control the pace!

We found a nice trail off Switzerland to stop, relax and have lunch. I’m pretty sure there isn’t a much better way to spend your birthday than with your favorite person, a gorgeous mountain view and a homemade lunch

Pretty nice, huh? I was totally exhausted when I got back but well worth it. A long nap and great dinner with friends complimented the wonderful day. I’m trying to be patient as my body recovers from EBV but it’s not easy…one step at a time.

Congrats to everyone on the team who has been doing so well this season. Keep posting your training, racing and life events as my morning routine is coffee and good reads on the Timex blog :)