Labor Day weekend I was moving Fast! During the altered reality of the Pandemic I have increased the frequency and pace of my morning activities. Admittedly a bit obsessed I have been compulsively getting up most mornings to Get in some outdoor recreation, in the warmer months this usually meant open water swimming with the occasional Biking sprinkled in. In the colder months this manifested into Nordic skiing. Like an addict I needed my swim or ski fix or I would get withdrawal symptoms.

On Labor Day weekend I started my Saturday with a glorious early morning open water swim. after this I met up with some out of town guests to go mountain biking. A beautiful day, with beautiful friends on a beautiful trail. While enjoying a fast fun descent, I abruptly found myself flying off the trail in a spectacular and painful crash. I consider myself very fortunate that I did not suffer a more severe injury. My helmet protected me from a head injury and my manner of impact in a tree free zone avoided a neck or spine injury. Sadly I did suffer a pretty severe shoulder injury which I am still recovering from. This accident and the subsequent slow rehab has taught me quite a lot about adaptation and Flow.