Stripes

Before the lungs locked and diagragm heaved. Thanks Kris for the pic.

Gorilla

I don't know when the gorilla decided to sit on my chest but I can't seem to get him to leave. He seems really happy, but I can't breathe. He jumped on about half way through the first lap and steadily found sweet spot by the 4th lap. That's when the coughing started. Coughing and cross aren't good simultaneously.

TheYear'sAlmostOver

Sometimes the wheels turn through my sleep, even if I have been off the bike a few days it clears and seems perfectly laid out. The puzzle is almost finished for 2008. Three races left, I feel happy, not with the results but where I get to ride, winning is too good when it happens, spoiling the top 5. Good is good.

Seen

I saw this guy and thought of someone other than me.

Steps

Devin put up a good post today, I listened and learned at 19. Going through the motions to get through the last of 2008. 2009 means another year and more changes. New additions and a real stage race in my backyard if it can all be put together. Staying fresh is all it takes. Turn the pedals and roll/slide through Winter. Keeping the legs clean and the motivation high, two weekends left.

Fresh

Driving today is like riding yesterday, the tires contact but lack grip. Fun if you're the only one out, not fun if you have all of the metal things around you.

I went up to the attic and rode the trainer for almost an hour. It wasn't bad, at all. Just the iPod and a fresh episode of This American Life and I was golden for the time I needed. Fresher legs getting off the bike than when I started. 3 races left, then a break before a little New Years fun. If it happens...

Frigid

I can dream of roads this clear. Soon, I hope.

Ends

Overdressed on the snow and iced path. Too sweaty to see the good lines in the snow, over the drifts into the clear shallow spots. Dressed for Winter, I want less rest, new season to start by Xmas, can't wait.

Clear

I like the darker roast more than the medium that I have right now. I should fool around and blend a bit, might be good. Getting on the bike isn't for training now, it's for staying fresh. I hate the idea that missed opportunities are missed. I thought about it and did it, all in a second, it just didn't work out. Let it go. Easier said than done. When in doubt, attack. I did. Next time.