In order to keep up my level of fitness yet escape the brutal cold winters, I invested in the 2008 Cycleops Fluid 2 trainer. It turns your bike into a stationary bike. Boy is this thing great. Instead of fighting mother nature, I'm riding hard in my warm living room watching "The Real World" on MTV. It's like I'm on my vacation, just better.

I was hoping to use the trainer to train harder and not replace my running routine. Unfortunately, I have been getting a little too comfortable. This needs to stop ASAP.

Only the strong shall survive!