Cycle U was amazing today. definitely the hardest workout we have had so far. Three 10 minute zone four time trials (at 90+ rpm). Followed by four spin$ (15 seconds pedaling as fast as you can). I've seen an amazing amount of improvement in the 4 weeks since we started! Today's cadence was 90 rpm for the time trials and I got up to 130 rpm on the spin$.

I'm not getting my runs in on a consistent basis. It looks like I need to run when I get home (on the days I don't make it to the gym in the am).

On another note, I've ordered a Seven Mudhoney S cyclocross bike. It should be a really good road bike with cyclocross drive train and cable routing. The reach is a little shorter than on my ID8 which I think will be good. I'm planning on racing cyclocross next fall. Cycle U has given me great hope! I have no doubt I'll be stronger this spring than I've ever been. I plan to race x-country in the spring and downhill in the summer (with some cross country thrown in).

Overall I'm doing well. I finally feel like I have my energy back after finishing the MBA. I'd like to be swimming - but SU dropped their masters swim. I can't do a 5am or 7am swim. So, I'll wait till January and then figure out how to get some swimming in. Not sure a Triathlon is in my future - but I do miss swimming. I really want to concentrate on my running this winter. Running will be crucial for cyclocross.