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Canada Dry reflects

Published on July 8, 2010 in Biking. 0 Comments

I started writing this post on Monday night at Dave’s house…

Then I opened it up again at the Boston airport…

And it’s been in an open tab ever since I got back to Ottawa…

I felt pretty good going into Monday’s crit at Fitchburg. I was able to race conservatively for the first half and use as little energy as possible. As the race progressed, I stayed nearer the front. A good-looking break went at 14 laps to go, so when I felt the chase slow, I jumped hard and almost caught them in half a lap, but then I eased coming down the hill and struggled to close the gap. That break came back within a few more laps, so it really wasn’t that big of a deal.

I tried to put myself in a position to throw down in the last few laps, but couldn’t quite make it happen. So I settled in for the sprint and just finished in the group, while Jim finished 2nd on the day!

I ended up losing 11th to the guy who got 3rd on the day and was tied with me on GC.

All in all, I can be happy with my race in Fitchburg this last weekend. I learned some things. I know what I should have and could have done. I have come away a better bike racer and I will take all those things with me into my next races.

And a huge thanks goes out to everyone who took care of me this weekend. Dave for hosting me and driving me around, Landen for driving, his parents for support and feeding, and all the NEBC team. And thanks to Vince and Scott Racing for letting me off the hook for a few days… Oh, and of course my parents and all those who have emotionally supported me!

Now my thoughts turn to the second half of the road season and Cyclocross!!! If you want to help me out or know somebody who might, check out my sponsorship package or the S.Club. Anything and everything is always greatly appreciated!

::SAdamson

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Yeah? Or something like that? Maybe?

Published on March 9, 2010 in Life and Thoughts. 0 Comments

Thanks Tom.  Thanks for all the good people in the world.  Every single person out there that makes the world go ’round… Thanks!

I think this letter sums up a lot of what has been on my mind.  I don’t have the same motivation bringing me to same conclusions (by conclusions, I mean questions), but I do come to a similar place in the end.  If you’ve been reading my blog, this has hopefully been coming through in a lot of my posts.

As the boss puts it, there are two major questions at play here:

  • One is in the meaning or importance or role of sports in society.
  • The second is the idea of simply being good at whatever it is that you do.  It doesn’t matter what it is that you do, just that you do it honestly, sincerely, excellently.

Let me take you back to an old post and this video…

And another video with Adam Kreek; it is actually Mr. Whitfield who pointed me over to this clip…

There are so many things going on here.  I could go on for days and write so many posts about all the great things these guys say.  But I’ll let you mull them over and maybe come back later…

But here is an idea I borrowed from John Verheul:

It’s the idea that even 1% can help.  For all those that have helped me, I want to pass the buck.  One day soon, I also want to pass on more than that; I want to pass on my time!

There are so many people out there who need help.  There are so many people who don’t have the same opportunities.  There are so many people out there who are struggling in pain.

Many people in developing countries.  Many people that live in my neighbourhood.  Young kids.  Adults.  Elders.  Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes!

I want to do my part.  My first 1% will be Kidsport.  After all, that is the idea that has stimulated so many  of my blog posts in the last little while!  That is why I believe in the Olympics and elite sport.  So at least 1% of all revenues generated from Shaun Adamson Training and the Shaun Adamson Supporters Club will be donated!

Thanks to everyone who has helped me reach for my dreams thus far and to all those will help me to make my dreams in the future.  I just hope I can pass on as much as I have received!

::SAdamson

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