almost done.

man, i've spent a lot of mental energy on cyclocross this year. with fat tire and cyclocross as duel motivation, i was able to treat july as a 'training camp' month building base and putting a foundation in place. i had a very enjoyable and good race at fat tire but it took me awhile to feel like i was performing at my max in cross. the past few races i've been feeling better and better so hopefully i'm peaking at the correct time. after all the build up and energy it is weird to think that racing season is almost done.

over the past few days we've also come to the realization that we need to scale our lives back a bit. i had been intent on upgrading my cross frame for next year with a november frame/fork. but i'm pulling the plug on that (i have a bike that works just fine thank you very much). we've become very inept lately at balancing our wants with our needs and that all changes now. that is not so say i won't make some upgrades that will make me just as (well almost) as happy. i can upgrade my crankset, brakes and wheels for the same price as the frame/fork. seems like a no brainer now that have written it out!

i got out for a very nice run last night. with the cold air and the lack of allergens i am feeling pretty good lately. maybe i need to find a winter marathon some year? anyway, rode in this morning and felt good (but cold). one of my favorite lifestyle changes of the year is the bike commute. incorporating two daily workouts into something i need to do anyway (ie. go to work) is good. being able to clear my mind before and after work is even better.

happy thursday.