new quarter, new leaf

The 4th and final quarter of 2011 has begun.  It snowed on the Flatirons yesterday for the first time this season.  It's almost time to focus on winter things.  For many people, plants, and animals, winter is a time of dormancy, but I really hope that is not the case for me.  I feel like I've been stuck in dormancy since I rode the Copper Triangle 2 months ago and need to get out of this rut.  During a dinner with some friends last week I was asked if my current situation might be related to having finished my big goal of the year on the bike, and I think that's exactly what the problem was.  I need to remember this in the future... I forgot one of my cycling goals.  My original goal for riding was to keep my legs in shape for ski season... while I've certainly helped that cause with the early summer, taking essentially 2 months off has not helped my lungs or legs at all.  I am surprised at a lack of motivation because I think cycling is so much fun.  I guess I just needed a break, but I am hereby going to get back to running and riding - depending on which is easier with the weather.

So there you have it.  Columbus Day officially kicks off my leaf turning.  

After taking a look back at some of my goals for this year, I have accomplished many of them but have plenty of room for improvement in others, so it's time to either revise the list or get cracking.  Here's to a strong finish to 2011.