dog swim was amazing! jackson was so happy and as usual was one of the last dogs out of the pool. watching him swim is so much fun, he maintains this slow deliberate pace, not the hyper-active splashing of some dogs but the slow steady pace of a relaxed long distance swimmer. sometimes he would paddle out into the middle of pool and just do circles, not really worried about getting his ball but trying to get a few balls to return with. three was the most he could get. it's so cool to see all of the other kinds of dogs and how they interact, a few little fights but nothing serious, as usual number one stayed away from it all and swam his laps. little b was giggling and calling out to his brother the whole time. he wasn't quite sure how to react at first and then he was all about calling to jackson to play with him too. i was lucky i got to ride down there and get in some work on swan and three peaks. we had a good little group for the lake loop and then i was solo on three peaks. my tempo on the climbs feels a bit faster, changing my position has certainly improved my power. i wonder how much was lost in the old position? would i have won the race a week ago? does it really matter? no knee pain and good legs are what really matter here. i feel good and i haven't missed a day b/c of injury yet this year. monday was good, i got to ride with b and shaubie at lunch to frisco and then with tim in the later pm. great easy day. not a pedal turned in anger the whole time and today the legs feel amazing. tim and i did a great coffee ride, about two hours, staying very warm enjoying the sunshine on the warmest day in months! an amazing two days off, great salad for dinner with ciabatta bread. life is good. lets see if our good luck carries through thursday exam under anesthesia, just writing about it makes me get that knot in my stomach. not a good feeling.