Spring-ing into action

Spring is almost here and with it the race season. In fact the road race season officially kicked off today in Fort Collins, but without me. Right now, my focus is later in March for the San Dimas Stage Race. Yep, it's the same race where I was throttled in the road race. I am intent on not letting that happen again. But first, I must focus on the hills since the stage one is a time trial up Glendora Mountain. Oddly enough, I did fairly well in the TT considering how little I rode in the hills leading up to that race.

My training was derailed for a bit, when I drove my bike into the garage atop the car. The sound of crunching carbon is not a sound I would wish upon anyone (including my enemies). Thankfully I was insured and now have a new machine (Madone 5.5). Today I put that new bike to the test by climbing, climbing, and climbing. I still have a ways to go, but I know I am getting there.

After San Dimas, my focus turns to Florida Ironman 70.3 in May. My preparation for this race will be very similar to my prep for San Dimas by climbing, climbing, and climbing. Beyond that, the only races I will be really focusing on are Mt. Evans and Longmont. I won't be winning Mt. Evans, but I do look to make a statement there. As for Longmont, I want to win, period.

Ride hard,
J-Rod