View of the full moon over the Green Mountains from the plane as I was landing at BTV on 1/10/09. Click to see larger and check out the bridge and waterfall in lower left corner.

Last week the posted the registration form for SSWC09. I colored it in and sent it in right away – even though as a woman I’m guaranteed a place on the start list as long as I pay my $35 USD. BTW – i think it is very cool that they’ve done this for the ladies. It’s such a male dominated sport in general and particularly with the SS category. I bet they’ll see a ton more female participation this way.

Anyway. So I’m on the list. I’m paid. I’m signed up and I’m going. Which means I’ve got to be ready. I can’t go out there and ride like the lazybones that I’ve been for the past few years. That’s not going to work in this instance.

All things considered, the fact that I began this training as winter arrived. The fact that it’s been freezing cold and snowing. The fact that I’ve got a job and family to juggle – I think i’m doing well. The workouts are happening. I’m enjoying them. and I’m seeing results. So here’s my big goal – it’s concrete. No longer am I wondering if I’m putting in my base miles for naught. It’s on.