Just not feeling it

What motivates you?

For me, right now, not much. And I am trying to figure out why.

See, here’s the deal - I gotta find something that gets me excited to get out and train again. I want nothing more than to get into the groove again. You know, it’s what happens once you hit your stride - and after that, finding time, energy, or reasons to go out and get a run or a ride in just becomes easier.

I went out for a 20-ish mile ride today. And by the end, I was thinking “you could not pay me enough to spend another 4-5 hours out here!” And it was a GORGEOUS day. Sunny. 70’s. Dry. Perfect!

Yet, somehow, 4 months ago, there was nothing I looked forward to more than the weekend and my long workouts. 100+ on the bike, followed by a 30 min run on Saturday? Awesome. Follow it up with an 18 miler on Sunday in 85+ degree heat? Kick… ass.

I’d register for a race, but I don’t think that would do it.

Kona was yesterday. Watching the webcast, I wanted to be there racing. But do I want to put in the effort right now?

OK - enough whining. Just buckle down and do it.

Trade rumors

Anonymous sources have been quoted as having said that Jenn and Mike Hollywood will be trading their carefree, “double-income-no-kids” lifestyle for a player-to-be-named-later. Terms of the trade were not discussed, though it can be safely assumed that nothing from here on out will be done on Jenn and Mike’s terms.

Spy photos of the-player-to-be-named-later (TPTBNL) were obtained. “The kid looks strong… has solid fundamentals. We think we’ve got a potential 5-tool player here” said Mike.