Thanks Saucony! I have been a fan of Saucony Pro Grid ride shoes and yesterday this package came in the mail from them. I didn't get a sponsorship, but instead they sent me Sacu-Fit Power Grid pink and black shoes which are amazing. Then I got a 2nd package that has 2 jackets (one winter, one spring) running shorts and two tops. This so generious and nice!

Today I ran in the new Sauc-Fit 4mm shoes. They really felt great! They will also be good on a hot day with the big vents in the outside of the shoe. See all the products at www.saucony.com

My running partner and I got in 6.7 miles today, in 19 degree weather. The only thing cold was my face. I need to get a face/chin protector to stay warm on days like this.

This week I signed up for Leon's olympic distrance tri June 3rd in Hammond, IN. Endure it races this as a team.

Happy Holidays to your family!

CDO.1 Quintana Roo

Thank you Urban Tri Gear and Quintana Roo for helping me get the CDO.1 tri bike. Luke did a great job setting me up at the Burr Ridge location. The bike is a camouflage design in pink. I really like the size too, its a 52 Medium. My last QR was a small. It's really exiting to ride. Today I did the 90 min CompuTrainer class at Endure it (like I do every Saturday morning). I could already tell my threshold numbers are higher than before because this bike is pushing more power.

Yesterday neighbor Dave & were outside running right after the 1st snow fall. The neighborhood looked beautiful with the white snow on the houses and streets. Last week I was wondering when the 1st snow would fall. For Chicago it has been pretty mild weather until now. As long as the sun is out, I'll take the weather we get. As for running in the snow it felt harder. I would say much harder, but not everyone would agree. By the end my chin was numb. A nice cup off hot green tea was perfect afterwards.

Today I ran across this quote: "Success is is not a destination that you ever reach. Success is the quality of your journey" -Jennifer James. I like to apply that to life, it's all about the journey we each go through everyday. Let's make the most out of our days and lives. Enjoy the little moments!

I am overjoyed and proud to say that Quintana Roo is sponsoring me. I have loved my QR bike. Their products are top of the line, reliable and fast. You can check out the bike and accessories at http://quintanarootri.com You can check out a slideshow of bikes out on the road at http://www.flickr.com//photos/quintanarootri/show/