Things are good! Slower than I had hoped for training. Last two weeks combine for about 20 hours on the bike plus a little trainer time. I pulled the bike from the trainer so now it is all outside. I finally hooked up for the 'hills' training yesterday. I think there were 15 or so of us. A cities team come up for the ride. I think I have come to the realization that this type of 'ability' comes with a lot of hard work. Every climb had me wishing I had a sub 15 lb. bike and weighed 30 lbs less. Every sprint and pace line had me wishing for more aerodynamics and more gear. That said I do not think I have the muscle to push much more anyhow. Getting chewed up and spit out at 30 mph never felt so good. Two years since the nasty ass kicking and things are starting to come around. Damn it feels good to have fun!

And soon the puppy will be here-about a month. We went down yesterday to take a look. Both the girls fell in love! I guess I did too.