There is no way I will get the yellow hat for January. Am running and hitting the weights. I did not realize how weak my ab muscles are. Was using my back and not my abs for sit-ups. Wife had to show me exercises to do to work my abs. She has been studing to be a personal trainer so I get free sessions. She kicked my butt today. Did not realize how strong she is.
Ran 1.5 miles at 5.7 mph on a treadmill with an average heart rate of 143 bpm. (July '09 I could barely run 300 feet)
January and February will be dedicated to weight training and running with some riding. March I will get the yellow hat. Oh yeah. I will be a completely different rider than what you are used to. No more tow ropes.
P.S. Thursday evening I am off of work and the weather looks like it might be a good night for riding. Maybe to Crables if anyone is interested.