DEX!!!!!!!!!!! Is it really you??

Breakaway Paul, I am in awe. You will have time for half a dozen ice cream cups at the finish before the rest of us get to the lunch stop.

I did some of the same this winter, somewhat unintentionally. I had to give up my wine (grrrrrrrrr....), picked up a few extra classes (Spinning), gave up all sweets for Lent, and boosted my protein intake. 10 lbs. lighter makes a huge difference.

An aside about climbing. . . if you want to climb like a mountain goat, climb WITH mountain goats. With a tendency to mash up the hills, I'm working on retraining my spin. A couple of guys I ride with are awesome climbers; pacing with their cadence and allowing myself to drop into the small ring (yes, I have a triple and I am no longer afraid to use it), have helped me keep myself in check a little better.

Later, guys . . .

Beth