Lots of you have probably wondered why I wasn't at races since, well after the Karkloof Classic. Well that was my last race i told myself, yes i stopped racing and riding a bicycle. It was time to stop what i didn't like and love to do, so thats what i did. It didn't make any sense to me to race a bicycle and not love it... The question came to me, "Why am i doing this, and for who was i doing it, because i wasn't doing it for myself?"
Thats where it stopped and I hanged the bicycle up in the garage, but i occasionally still went out for a pedal. I have since then started a bit of running and I'm loving it. I am hoping to achieve what i want to with running at school athletics in the 3rd term. I love long distance running and i am aiming for interschools and then further on with it from there!
Thats how it stands at the moment, till something else happened in my life. I started to actually realize how much this cycling community does for me and everyone else in KZN! People and friends have asked me where i am? Why i am not at the races? Thats not the big reason why I have decided to start with cycling training again on the 19th of June, as well with running training which will be my main focus then. The big reason is because of my faith and my God! Lately He has just shown me how important everything in life is. Respect is everything! Two weeks ago i woke up and went to say good morning to my dad. As i gave him a hug i felt his heart beat like never before in my life, it was as if everything slowed down and that hug lasted for hours. His heart beat was crystal clear and loud. When i later sat down to have my quiet time i closed my eyes and i didn't even say anything to the Lord, but he said The heart beat of my father is like His love for me. It will never stop pumping into me. He. Also said that he wants me to get my heart rate up again and pumping! And doing everything i do to the fullest of my ability with the talent He has given me!
This time i will not ride or run for anyone but for myself, i will set my own goals and ride how i want to and enjoying it. I wont have all the pressure to perform like the other times because that's how i started not to love it. My heart is into it this time. My Faith in God and with him is stronger than ever and i love Him!
Currently i am busy with exams and finishing on the 19th of June. I am still riding for BMC Racing SA, because they are my family and friends! For those of you who asked about my future with them or if I'm still riding for them there it is. I never would have left them anyways.
The Result: i am racing again!
to new beginnings!
jaco pelser
God Bless
