The Weather -- Urgh!

So the weather in Atlanta hasn't been very conducive to training outside.  That's a big bummer since my fitness is waning by the day!  I don't think an hour of swimming a week can really do much to help.  The ankle issues are still keeping me from doing much on the bike anyway.

I just set up the Parlee in the basement bedroom since the garage is almost as cold as outside.  I don't know why I haven't done this before.  Yesterday, I rode the trainer just spinning and doing a few one-leg drills while watching the last episode of Lost on Hulu.  It worked out pretty well.  So in 2 weeks, I've ridden outside 1 day (2hr) and 1 day inside (45min).

On a good note, my leg press is up to 650 lbs.  I've also managed to get some muscle tone back in my upper body.  Not that it helps my cycling but it helps my self-esteem.  My shirts don't droop off my shoulders nearly as much as they did over the summer.  It also helps my relationship because Carol always says I'm too skinny during racing season.  I will say that it's getting harder to lose those 15 lbs I seem to gain every off-season.

Speaking of the pounds, I've started changing my diet back to the on-season variety.  No more are the dinners out with 2 or 3 tasty beverages.  Also, I'm paying more attention to the amount of high glycemic index carbs after lunch.

The new Specialized bikes are coming along.  I picked up a new group for the Parlee and I plan to put the Record 10 group on the SL3.  The Transition still needs a saddle and I haven't cut the seatpost yet.  Hopefully by the end of this weekend, both bikes will be completely built.  At least that's the plan.  The Zipp order and the CycleOps order are going in shortly.  I'm going to build a new set of 303t's with a SL+.  I may also drop in some ceramic bearings.... can you say Bling?  For the track, hopefully I can get one of my SL hubs converted and use the 404s.  I thought about getting a 900 or Super9 disc but that just may be a little impractical, not to mention the lack of a power meter for the track.  I really need a second job just to pay for new equipment season!