Ever feel like you’ve been kicked in the gut, and then kick in the teeth while you’re down? That’s how it feels to be a Penn State graduate right now. It’s awful. The Sandusky situation has been such a distraction. The entire situation is unthinkable. I had to get out on the bike today and unplug.

So, I did.

I left the house at about 2:30 and rode for an hour. The leaves are in all their glory right now. The air is crisp. You need full finger gloves. This is my favorite time of year to ride.

Taking a break from the hum-drum of the day is vital. If you’ve got something nagging at you, I advise you to get outside and go like hell. Make sure you’re getting some really deep breathing going.

It helped me today.