Back in the saddle again.

No, not that kind of saddle.  Everybody knows that me and horses don't mix.

That's right folks, I'm riding my bike regularly again, and loving it.  And I've registered for a bike race next month!  Yay!

Although I'm in the field four days per week right now, I've been getting in as much riding as possible.  Josh and I have made some new cycling friends too, so once a week we head up to the foothills to train in the hills and hit up coffee shops with the group.  I'm finally adjusted to the higher elevation here, and I feel like I'm getting my bike legs back after seriously slacking for quite some time now.  So, bring on the races!

I was hoping that by this time I'd be ready to ride the entire Santa Fe Century.  I've come to the realization that while I could finish the century, I would definitely be hurting and it would NOT be pretty.  So, I've decided to race the 50-mile option at the same event.  I'll try to get a decent time, enjoy the scenery, and get a glimpse of what I'll be up against next year for the full ride.  And there are still plenty of century races to sign up for in the remainder of 2012.  

We're also signed up to run the Warrior Dash in a couple of weeks.  This will be interesting considering that I've not run more than five steps in months, but there is mud and obstacles involved, so I think I'll manage to enjoy myself either way.  I'll report back with results.

I don't expect my field schedule to lighten any time soon (in fact, it may increase), but hopefully if I can continue to sign up for races then I will continue to be motivated to train as much as possible.  A step in the right direction, at least.  And really, to be honest, it's just all about the sexy bike-shorts and sunglasses tan lines.  Rawr.