I got 77 miles of training in on the bike. On top of the 26 for Friday and the 30 I'm due today, it's adding up quick. I wish I could say that it was comfortable and pleasant and that I felt strong and quick, but that would be a lie. I felt fantastic for the first 30 miles, and thereafter I was uncomfortable and struggling. But I did keep pace with my riding partners, so I guess that's a good thing. I'm learning to manage my struggles, which is exactly what I need to do. I'm pretty sure I was the weakest link yesterday, but perhaps my excuse was that I don't rest nearly as much as the other guys. It was the first time in a long time that I remembered that I have the lungs of a former smoker. But that was over a year ago. Excuses excuses excuses. I hope to be better next time. I also blew out an inner tube.
Real Salt Lake destroyed Chicago. I think you're still reading this site, Jim... It was a very fast paced game (which the astroturf always helps) and both teams looked strong starting off, but RSL had a very strong second half and Jeff Cunningham made a fool out of the Chicago back line. Medhi was strong again, and I'm pretty sure he never makes a bad pass and never loses the ball. He's going to be a fine National Team player, I just hope it's our national team.
Steve Pastorino got back to me. He told me to make my plans and that he'd have tickets waiting for me in Chicago. He hasn't been responding as much to my emails, but explained that the RSL vs Real Madrid match (coming up in August) was consuming his life ("In a good way" he added). I don't believe it'll be on DirectKick, but I'm hoping it will. I want to see Medhi against Madrid. I don't want to see Medhi transferred to Real Madrid.
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