Woo hoo! Did my usual 9 mile hill loop today, and was totally in the zone the whole way. I had my best time this year on this loop by almost 5 minutes!

I chanted a Buddhist mantra in my head the whole time I was climbing and I have to say, I think that's why I was so much faster (using the term "faster" loosely, for me ) - I just got out of my own way for a change.

It was a beautiful morning - 60 degrees, pleasantly warm in the sun. Just great.