"I know there are so many bigger problems in the world, but something I love so much and something I look forward to so much was just completely stripped from me, and I do not know how to deal with that."
Given how long I've been in the sport, you can't have the same things every single day or every single year, but I do find that once I find something that is working well that keeps me fueled before and after practice, I'll stick with it.
Ger Heffernan, a 46-year-old who had been in good shape following a life of athleticism, unexpectedly suffered a heart attack after a vigorous swimming session.
He's aiming to secure gold in the U23 ITT after earning a silver last year, showcasing his ambition for success at the national level in cycling.