I really shouldn't even be at work today, head cold worse, but the ride in was fine. Somehow when you get warmed up, breathing a little and just riding smoothly that's the only time I feel normal with a cold and congestion.

I chased a rider this morning, which is unusual for me because first, there usually isn't anyone and second, I tend to go easy in the morning. And third, I'm not really that fast. In truth he was going a bit faster than I'd planned. But I recognized him, an older gentleman on a nice road bike who I see from time to time so I slowly reeled him in. I stay back, thirty feet or so, but when he slowed way down for a wet spot (which proves that fenders make you faster) I figure he wants me to pass. We exchanged pleasantries and it was his turn to chase for awhile.

If I could break the day up with some short rides then back to coding and meetings, I think I'd be fine.