"Rapid motion through space elates one." -James Joyce

I don't think I put nearly that much thought into it. I just...go out and enjoy it. That's about it. I have running to take all seriously and be all serious about, so I just treat mountain biking as a fun escape from all the stressors of the rest of my life. I don't race my bike, so there's less pressure for me. There are some days when I'll be out with friends and we're all pushing each other, some days I'm by myself and I'm pushing myself, some days I'm by myself and just effing around and enjoying the scenery, and even days when I take my little cousin on a ride around the block and take advantage of whatever kind of ledges and stairs I can find. I don't think I'm that existential about it...I think I'm just a big kid who gets to forget she's supposed to be a responsible adult whenever she gets on her bike.