Grindin’.

While I haven’t necessarily been taking an off-season, my blog seems to have.

Life has been busy, but very good.  Work is going really well, and I even get to travel to glamorous destinations like Dothan, Alabama and other small towns in South Georgia.     I love what I do and find that the small town charm of the South makes up for the time behind the wheel.

Training-wise, I’m back in action after a short hiatus, and feeling great.  I am no longer chlorine-free, as the dizziness from the crash is almost all gone– hallelujah.  I love this time of year— putting in the base miles and planning the season.  While it’s mild enough in Atlanta to train outdoors year-round (if bundled up), we do a lot of training together indoors at The Sport Factory.  Matt recently moved the facility to a new location, and we we are awaiting the official confirmation/paperwork . . . but the USAT group that came for a site visit gave the nod that The Sport Factory will be one of only four USAT Performance Centers in the country.  It’s pretty awesome to be a part such a great organization, and I am proud to represent this team.

I absolutely love when we’re jammin’ on the bikes several times a week during our stationary classes (THE GRIND!). The time goes by faster, the watts are higher, and the music is louder.  I rarely ride with more than 1 or 2 other people on the roads, but love doing the group thing indoors.

In fact, we’re going to be hosting a special “Grinch Grind” on Christmas Eve (afternoon) for 2hrs. You’ll be home in time to leave the cookies out for Santa, so email me if you’re in the ATL area and interested in joining us.  You don’t have to be a Sport Factory athlete or team member to join in the sweaty mess, so no excuses.  We’d love to have you!