bad parents?

Maybe my view will change on this topic but today was a mass-obstacle course on the F1 track. I was out with Dg who is a phenomenal biker and former track athlete. Every so often we'd have to brake suddenly to avoid the kid who was criss-crossing or the dog that suddenly wanted to go in another direction. When I was a kid, I *never* got driven to the F1 track. I had to learn the rules of the road on my own. Most of these parents are just coasting on their bikes & rollerblades, often times ahead of their children. Whats the point if you're not watching them? Anyway, I don't think kids belong there.

I got up on time since I was meeting someone to help time their splits for a 2000m track tt. But once I got to the pool, the deck was cool and I did not want to get into the freezing water. I took a jolly time doing my warm-up, and then got pushed over into the lane I normally swim in. We did 2x800 in (150free, 50choice/head-up) and practiced drafting. The second set we were to try to "get away". During the first set I had trouble seeing in front of me since E kicks like crazy. My right hamstring was also feeling very tight so I took a break for 50 to stretch it. The second set I was able to "get away" pretty comfortably. I was dead tired by the end though.

The F1 track was a bit more fun, even though Dg pushed it a little faster than I would've liked. I wish I could bike as fast as him...