Signing up for a gravel race

I couldn’t help but wonder… (in true Carrie Bradshaw style), when a woman becomes a mother, does she lose her competitive edge, or does it simply evolve into something more efficient? 
I mean, there must be some remaining super-hero extra blood volume in there - or maybe it’s just the heart growing bigger in more ways than one. 

Lately, life has found a new rhythm, turning around feeds and sleep(s). It has been, and is, lovely to explore this new rhythm of life while also managing to fit it into my life of bikes and travel. 
My gravel bike has been looking at me from the garage, with what feels like longing eyes, so I have decided to sign up for a Gravel Race. The GRIT N’ GRIND, in Sweden, in August. That’s approximately 4 months from now. 150km of Swedish gravel. At the moment, my riding time is so limited, but I plan to slowly build it up, so I feel ready and capable on that summer day in August. Maybe something is going to come up before, who knows, but at least now I have a goal. 

I’m 4 months out from Grit n’ grind, so let’s find out what this 'Mum Strength’ is.

To me, having a goal is something I’m familiar with, and it feels good to have one. Something that motivates me, because it means something, but also not too much, so it gets overwhelming.

They say that after a baby, your priorities shift. And they are right, they do. But I’ve found that my legs still remember the feeling of a climb, and my heart still beats for a race start. I’m 4 months out from Grit n’ grind, so let’s find out what this 'Mum Strength’ is. Just a fancy term for 'I have 30 minutes to train, and I’m going to make every second count’? Or is 150km a walk in the park after birth and sleep deprivation? Only one way to find out! 
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