Dude, I wrote the book on being in a rut, e.g. depression. The good news is that is doesn't last. The first step is to just do something. Don't set any goals at the start, except to get out and ride. What I leaned is that you have to take baby steps at first. Especially after a health related setback.

BTW, the flu can set you back a month before you're fully recovered. It depends on how well you take care of yourself. The important thing is to give it time, rest, and take your supplements.

Update: So I didn't ride much at all for December and January-- probably less than 175 miles combined. I had been out of the house for 7 of 10 weekends from mid November to this past weekend. Two of the three weekends spent home was getting over the flu.

So now I will be home for a good stretch and got back on the bike this past Saturday. It was 20 miles that felt like 80, but it was a start. I also commuted to and from work today which added another 22 miles-- baby steps, as some of you said.

I've not written my goals yet for this year, but I'm beginning to feel a bit more motivated. Thanks guys.