Fear can be debilitating. It can also make you feel so alive.

Embrace fear. It will make you stronger.

One chance. One moment. One decision. One question.

Do you pull the trigger?

Hardest question I've had to answer in a long time.

I have a habit of getting overwhelmed about silly things. Doesn't take much to realize, it isn't that bad.

Holy Cow! What was up with the wind today? I'm all for global warming but jeez. I was excited going into my run today only to encounter mother nature at her worst. My cap was ripped off my head and nearly flew into the river and lost forever. I was sad for a second to see it go. I've had that cap forever now.

Just a little longer Dave. Warm weather should be here shortly.

Am I crazy, or dedicated? Mad, or inspiring? Hardcore, or looney?

I left the office yesterday after a brutal outage at 11pm. I'm normally in bed by 11pm.

So what did I do? Eat and have a beer? Go straight to bed? Play Age of Empires III? Of course not.

I laced up, tossed on my warm hat and logged 4 miles plus twenty minutes on the bike. I did cheat and listen to my ipod.

If I do nothing else, I am fine with that. I just need to get my run out of the way. Words I live by.

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!

Is it true? Is this weekend actually daylight saving? God I hope so. This time of year is hardest for me. I've been running everyday in this terrible, bitter cold. Constant darkness is just so depressing. I miss running in my shorts and short sleeved shirt. Putting layers upon layers of clothing on just sucks. I'm sick of the looks I get when sporting my oh so sexy tights. I'm not following a strict workout plan either, so I find myself making up my workouts as I go. Unfortunately, they normally turn out to be too hard and too long. I have a habit of getting sick or hurting myself. I think the last 3 times I put myself in the hospital were all during the Feb./March time frame. Go figure.

Well, spring I hope you come soon. I can't do this for much longer....