2008 was a year of milestones, major and minor.

Been alive for 50, been riding for 3.
Harder rides, more mileage, better on hills, better speed.
Easier rides, more mileage, better on hills, better speed.
Learned that progress can't be cheated.

100 miles became routine, 50 became training.
Got my dream bike, got a professional fit.
Got hit by late season slump and worked through it.

Discovered that pain and relaxation co-exist.
Struggle less to ride faster.
Feel better today then in 10 years.
Got a million ideas for rides, just need a million bucks, and a million more days.

Second best of all, I think I'm a cyclist now, not a bike rider.
Best of all, I've got my training plan for the next ten years. After 60 I may just wing it.