I hate training

I hate training. Don't get me wrong, I love mountain biking, running, and even working out...but I can't train just for the sake of training. Riding a bike trainer indoors is torture. I can tell myself that it will help me enjoy biking outside even more, but I think I will hold out for the real thing. I miss the wind in my hair, shifting my balance, feeling the tires connect in a corner, the rhythem of the trail. Unfortunately, I guess this means I am not a true cyclist

No, this doesn't mean i will sit on the couch until mid-March...I'm not willing to lose my grip on overall health. However, it does mean I am not going to be methodical or give 110% yet. I just want to maintain my health and weight so that I can start when it is time.

As for fun exercise, this past weekend I hit the x-country ski trails for a couple hours with my fellow WORS riders. It was a lot of fun; not too strenous, but still great to be outside and get some exercise. I also found that you can ski telemark-style with x-country skis, or even glide on both knees. It was surprisingly fun and even functional since your weight is up front (not on the middle fish scales / brakes).

Outside of the exercise world, I thought I would mention that I cut my ties with Time Warner...except for the internet connection I am using at this moment. Over-the-air digital television is nice (and free!), but admitedly it can be lacking on weekends when infomercials seem to take over. Regardless, I am happy to stop paying the extreme cost cable companies seem to demand.

I'm going to the comedy club tomorrow. I also went this past weekend. I'm curious to see if my theory holds true...I think the 2nd opener act has always been funnier than the headliner - we'll see. Either way, any day I can get an hour of laughing is a good day.