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A First Time for Everything

I have been living away from home for a while now.. But the last week, I have started to realize it for the first time. Not hearing my sisters singing or humming in her room. Not hearing my little sis playing with dolls or doing the usual of a five-year-old. Not hearing the TV on some sport channel, not noticing the smell of dinner being made every afternoon. Most of my friends wanted to leave home as soon as they were done with school, but not me. If I had a choice, I would live with my parents for as long as I could. Not because I am afraid to live alone, but just because of the bond that has grown between me and my family. I am extremely close with my parents, and that's why I miss them so much. We had a big race the past weekend, so my parents and little sis came through for the weekend. It was a blast to see them again, for the first time in a month if I am correct. Just to hear my little sisters chatter and speaking her imagination in the background gave me a warm feeling...
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We Focus On Getting Through Tough Times, Without Pausing Once a While

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I have come to realize something the last past months. Every time I am having a hard time with something, may it be something physical, emotional, what ever, I tend to focus so hard on getting past that feeling of pain, figuring out a solution, convincing myself that once I finally pass this barrier I am facing today, everything will be fine. Only to realize, a bunch of new problems to arise afterwards. And it tends to break a person down mentally.  This has happen to me so many times, and to others, that I have witnessed. In our heads we create a future for ourselves. A life that we dream of to have one day. And ninety percent of the time we walk towards that reality. And sadly, there are only a hand full of people on this planet, that eventually reach that reality, and get to live it. As for the rest, focusing so hard on what they want, they forget what they have, right now. And some realize this, yes, but for most it is to late. They have lived a life of absence to the prese...
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First Time In A Long Time

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Being sick for about 2 weeks now with a minor chest infection unable to train, sitting on the couch I remembered this blog I started way back... Reading through my few posts as a young boy brought back a lot of memories from that time.. how easy everything was vs now.  Unfortunately due to financial problems many years ago, my cycling journey ended and nothing could be done, thats life.  But about 3 years ago in my second last year of school, my father made a decision. To leave the place I grew up in and move to Pretoria.  In June 2015 I was registered at Affies. Best thing that happend to me in my life. I have an emotional relationship with that school which most won't understand, but the day I started there, it was made possible for me to start my passion again. In June 2015, my life changed and I had a goal in cycling again. In the last 3 years I met a remarkable amount of people, friends.  The relationships I have today, I would want to have for ever. A friend...
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WORKING TO BE THE BEST

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I am very grateful to have a training partner in my father. I like riding bike with, the last few weeks we have just ridden 80km`s in 3:40 love my dad very much, he told me: winners never quit and quitters never win, so, look at me now. I love being fit and strong. My running is up to 3 times a week. 1:hills 2:speed 3:long run It is very fun to run because people cheer me on. My cycling is with my father, uncle Warren, uncle Johan and sometimes aunt Mariette. My cycling is up to 3 times a week. 1:hills 2:speed 3:long ride My swimming is now up to 40 lengths 3 times a week with my father at our gym. Have a nice week further and remember: winners never quit and quitters never win
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The beginning

When I was a little child my father told me something, he told me once that if I keep on, I can maybe be the best in the world, just like LANCE ARMSTONG. My father Jacques Redelinghuys use to practice with me, but he hurt his leg. Hopefully we can practice together soon again. I must say he gave me a very strong mind. He told me to keep on, no matter how it hurts, keep your head in the game. Ignore the pain, shut up, and keep on going. Thanks dad for being with me all the time.
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