Started thread a bit tongue in cheek, I’m happy doing it and got a bit of an ‘obsessive personality’ so things like training get addictive, just find it amusing that I put all this effort in for no ‘real’ reason.
I have a personality just like yours, and started racing in 2014 at 42yo. In the first year I was as Bikebouy described, kind of thing “whats the point”, a
My obsessiveness wouldn’t let me stop the training, rather helped me learn more about racing & myself to suit. Last years I was top 10 in a local series, top 1/3rd in a regional series, 3rd place Vets pairs at TorQ in YS, and my current training indication is that I’ll peak about 10% fitter & stronger this March, than I did last March – plus I carry the experience with me.
Yes I’ve still done badly in some races, but I’m a full time worker with 2 kids, there’s bound to be peaks and troughs, and some luck thrown in.
Thats the racing bit. But on the lifestyle bit I agree with everyone, there’s nothing wrong with just being fit & healthy.