Ready...set...

Its been a while since my last post. I think I need to engage in some new and exciting activities so I have something good and interesting to write about other than whether I used peanut butter or cut up a banana in my oatmeal this moring (I did both today folks, how's that for variety.)

My first race is days away and I have to say it really doesn't feel like anything special. I'm not sure if it is because this will be the earliest I have raced in my entire life or because knowing my fitness level isn't 100% I am not putting much pressure on myself to perform. Whatever it may be doesn't matter too much right now. I know I will be plenty amped when I see the likes of Chris McCormack, Craig Alexander and the rest of the elite company racing. At this point I just hope to not embarrass myself too much in my first race back as a pro. Based I where I ended last year with my swimming and cycling I am pleased. My early season, and lingering, injury has, however, put a little damper on my spirits concerning my running ability. Thankfully for me it is a strength of mine so I may be able to fake my way through a little bit. Time will tell.

The good news is I received my new bike from Blue and from the rides I have done on it for the past week I am quite pleased. They really did a great job on their triathlon flagship, the Triad. The only complaint I have so far is it doesn't match our team kit. Otherwise the bike is great and Chance at Blue did a great job getting it to me in time for this race. So a special thanks to Chance for his troubles. I even asked him last minute to switch out my crank (I have been experimenting with a 170mm with positive results) and he got that done too. I did have to assemble the bike myself and it took around 4.5 hours but I wanted to make a few component changes so it worked out in the end.

Quick Movie Review
Monsters vs. Aliens + (good way to distract yourself on the trainer, not an instant classic though)
I love you, Man! ++ (funny and truthful)
Doubt ++ (powerful film)
Milk +++ (great acting)
Last house on the left + (story was decent, acting was mediocre but what would you expect)
Watchmen + (maybe better if I knew the story before)
Echelon Conspiracy - (rip off of Eagle Eye)
Butterfly Effect: Revelation - (should have picked something else)
Knowing + (interesting premise, lame alien interactions)
Zack and Miri make a porno ++ (funny, definitely worth seeing)
Nick and Nora's infinite playlist ++ (I'm a fan of Michael Cera- one funny guy)

Im out!