So, I’ve taken a long break from posting. Longer than usual, even for my standards! I’ve lurked and kept in touch with a few of you via email, but alas a post for the masses is in order.

If it’s not clear already, my 2007 season is non-existent. Minimal training and zero races on the calendar for the year. I’m suffering from a bit of burnout, I think. The past three years was fun and I took myself places that I thought I’d never see. But looking down the road of 2007 earlier this Spring, the places I’d go seemed a bit too familiar and try as I might the motivation to get down that road just wasn’t there. The training for me would have been more going through the motions than it would have been enjoying the journey.

But the real nail in the coffin in deciding what to do with this season was the news that Carol and I are expecting our first baby this coming winter! We’re both excited and nervous at the same time. She’s a little over 1/2 way through the pregancy and doing really well - no real morning sickness or anything during her first trimester. Other than not being able to sleep on her stomach, it’s been going very smoothly for her!

So instead of opting for endless cycles of training and recovery, I’m opting for recovery, vacations, and more recovery. I’m sure come December, I’ll wonder where those nights of 8-10 hours of sleep and my free time have gone. But I’m looking forward to it! I have yet to meet a parent that says it’s not all worth it in the end.

There you have it. Now, (maybe) back to my deep hibernation. :)

PS. I’m still planning on being out to Madison for IMWI 2007! Hope to see you folks there!