A few more ruminations arising from today's commute, which was my first in 1.5 weeks while I nursed a sore knee.

** It's truly amazing the amount of <gross> snot </gross> you can generate on brisk mornings.
** After taking some time off you alter your routine changes a little, for the better. It's good to take some time off every so often.
** Also, your fitness level does decrease noticably after a week and change, though it builds back up almost overnight.
** Bike-commuting really does allow you time to ruminate.