RACING ON THROUGH
THERE ARE TWO THINGS I LOVE ABOUT RACING IN TUCSON, things we don't have in my parts. There are also things we do have, and I was reminded of them as I pulled into Waffle House...
... at 5am.
A shadowy figure had crossed road and headed towards the same door I was pointing for.
He got there first.
Opened the door, but didn't go in.
As I squeezed past, I could see he was young. The dark circles under his eyes needed rest. Tattoos encircled his neck.
I ordered my usual, which is only my usual here because no Waffle House in CA.
He stood looking in, his dark skin and hair barely visible.
I opened the door.
Are you hungry.
A nod.
Come in.
Order whatever you want.
He was silent. Was it the fatigue, the cold? I don't know.
Miss, please double my order.
This early, they only prepare orders to go.
I sat back and listened to the sweet, soft spoken voice of this young man.
Do you have a phone?
In the car.
He turned to the server.
Do you know how to get to the halfway house? A church, for rehab.
Eventually, the cook pipped up with directions.
My food was ready. I hesitated, should I give him a ride? What kind of delay would that be for my race? Shamefully, I drove away...
... thinking of my own kids.
Would they have ended up on this troubled path if they'd had a different upbringing? I thought about him, would he have a degree and an enjoyable career? A stable, loving relationship?
I'll never know because I'm just racing through life right now, feeling like I've done my part...
... but, maybe there is more to do?
The race went well.
My pal Doug did his thing and eventually broke away, putting 2 1/2 minutes on us. I did my thing and snagged 2nd place and moved up to 6th on GC...
... which only served to remind me, everybody needs a second chance.
The desire to reach out to the less fortunate when I return is strong right now. The pressures of running a business are sequestered, and I'm an emotional guy. I know for a fact my own church has just the place for me to plug in and do what I can in my own town...
... just gotta commit.
Oh, and that other thing I love about Tucson...
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163ish (no scale)
6.5 hrs
0 Pull Ups + 0 Power PushUps + 0 Heavy Squats (minimumish day)
40 minutes recovery
30 minutes reading + Journaling
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