On the Road Again

     It has been a crazy 3 weeks since my last post, but I chose to train rather than blog.  I am going to have to try to utilize my time better. 
    The weather finally turned in lovely Colorado and I lost the ability to train outside.  Ever since I lived in Hawaii a few years ago I have lost my tolerence for the cold.  No longer am I able to wear sandals 365 days a year and go outside with no jacket.  With this in mind I have retreated in doors for training purposes. 
     This means lots of meaningless hours zoned out on the trainer watching movies on netflix and trying not go crazy checking my form every 30 seconds in the mirror next to my bike.  I think you ride harder on a trainer as well, because there is no free wheeling at all.  I purchased a compu-trainer for myself for Christmas, so once I get that all hooked up I will be riding the St. George Course on a weekly basis.
      I have also had to retreat indoors for run training as well.  It is still a toss up on whether I prefer mindless steps on the treadmill or multiple laps on .10 mile track.  So far the track has the advantage because it is too difficult to maintain my heart rate on the treadmill.
      I have also recently decided to check my ego at the door.  I know that I am not the greatest runner but I try to maintain a 8 min per mile pace on my long runs.  However I have noticed when I keep up that pace I am pushing my body into an anerobic state.  When I am on the treadmill, in order to keep my heart rate aeorbic, I am running 11 or 12 minute miles.  It was a reality check that I am not in as good of shape as I thought I was.  It is ok though, because I have put my faith in "The Grip" and his training methods and in a few months I will see results.