Power testing today

Power testing is a good thing, a really good thing. OTOH, it also has drawbacks. #1, it hurts to complete the test. If you are doing it correctly and going all out it should hurt. #2, if everything is working out correctly and your numbers are higher you have to increase your daily training goals which also hurts. I wish there was an easier way to get faster. If anyone has any ideas let me know, I'm open to easier solutions.
So how did my test go? Well, I'm 3% stronger today than I was 1 month ago last time I tested. I guess that is pretty good since I got sick for a week and could barely eat or drink anything for that time. I've been using the same winter training program for the last 3 years so my gains are pretty predictable. I have read an article about a new type of intervals that I'm planning on starting later in the off season that should be helpful when it's time for really hard intervals closer to the start of race season.
I've found that I'm a strange breed of person, for may reasons. The one I'm talking about today is because I'm one of the few people who actually enjoy riding inside on the trainer. It allows me to combine two of my favorite things, riding a bike and watching TV. Anyway, I enjoy it and I'm not afraid to say it;-)

winter updates are slow

I guess it's about time for an update. Nothing really exciting happening right now. Mostly indoor training which is going well. I was sick last week and that really sucked. I had a huge ulcer in the back of my throat and I lived on pudding for about 5 days. My throat is still healing but now I can eat normal food and I'm felling better. I've really started feeling better on the bike. I was finally able to get outside for a ride yesterday and I'll be outside again today. I'm really looking forward to going to Florida in February for some warmer extended outdoor sessions.