You see, the problem is that you want to keep up with people who you can't keep up with. Some people are weaker than others. No matter how hard they try or train, they won't ever be able to keep up with the faster riders when the whip comes down.
You've only been doing this a short time, and you've seen dramatic improvements that most people never see.
I stumbled upon this blog post today. It really spoke to me! The ride is inside each of us, at our own pace, for our own reasons.
