racing to train, new goals, and cyclocross

Did I just say cyclocross? Yeah, maybe.

First things first, recovery rides rule. I spun for twenty minutes yesterday and then did a bike fit with Gehling on my MTB, and it made my legs feel great. Normally the day after races my legs hurt when walking up stairs, but not yesterday.

So Tuesday I did 2:45 at a moderate pace on the road bike. Here's my route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2984124

Legs felt good, lungs felt good (no congestion as I'd experienced earlier in the season), head felt good. I just cruised. Tomorrow I think I'll either ride Jim's (if the weather is good) or do sprints on Burke road (if it's raining).

I think I need to set a few goals for the rest of the season. I don't know if Chequamegon is going to be a goal race, since it's my first time riding it, but perhaps. I'd like to do well at Sheboygan and perhaps one more race before that. Any suggestions?

Finally, cyclo-cross. Yeah, cold weather, mud, short races, beers, and... running. That's my one concern. Running makes me tired, and I don't like dismounting the bike. I'd rather jump stuff. I'll have to see how busy the shop is when cross season starts and how easy or difficul tit would be to get into it. And I should talk to coach Whalen about it.