Refresh

Three years under my belt as an assistant professor and I have learned a great deal. I am still working on finding the balance that I want but rather than giving in and giving up on a productive research career I continue to push. Fortunately, it is now summer and I can feel like a real academic. I am teaching one class (online) and trying to push out as many papers as possible. I have a bit of a backlog right now since I have been able to collect the follow up studies that I have needed and I have not had time to write. I am also looking forward to being back on my bike.

As of this point in the year I have a total of 540 miles in my legs. Only about 3000 less than usual. UGH. To top it off, I think that I sprained my foot about a week ago trying to chase a cane toad out of our yard. Hopefully, the rain and my foot will cooperate and I will be able to get back on the bike tomorrow. I am missing my bike and the peace it brings me.

I can't wait until our trip to NC. I am sure that I am going to get dropped in every group ride and the CCC 4th of July ride is going to be much slower than past years. However, the idea of being out on safe roads, even by myself sounds amazing!

Hopefully, I will see many of of my NC friends in the next couple of weeks.

Either way.....I will see you on the road!

It is time for a refresh and I can not think of a better way to do that than spending more time with my wife and son and more time on the bike!