Today I said goodbye to my wife of 17 years. Not forever – only for a week. A week of purely selfish indulgence that I’m hopeful will change me physically and mentally. Also, hopefully I’ll come back listening to my heart more than my head.
I’m headed to LA to train with members of my cycling team – Team Lucarelli & Castaldi in fair weather and unrelenting terrain with the hopes of getting marginally stronger and faster. It’s my first time traveling to train. After only a year of committed bike riding, it’s a bit daunting to say the least. But I’m convinced that the time away in an unfamiliar environment doing something wholly new, will help me get to know a newer, healthier, stronger me.
Leaving the bleak NYC weather I was certain that LA would be better. It’s rainy here. Bummer. But, Alex picked me up from the airport and we hit up some Mexican food. Sorry NYC – you cant hold a candle to Cali on the Mexican food front…
Tomorrow is all about getting the bike tuned up and out for a short ride before the rest of the team shows up.
A Soupçon of Trust 
Fantastic Chris! I am moving back to Boston to take the Executive Chef job at the Foundry on Elm! Biking will be my main transportation! Looking forward to a visit with you and Shannon.