My Java Bottle

So last week I was dragging through my morning bike rides. And it wasn’t just last week. I can always seem to get up and run without a problem, but the bike is completely different, the inside workouts are an absolute chore. You would think just the opposite; nice and warm inside, light instead of complete darkness, the boob tube – what more could ya want? But I always seem to struggle….

That was up until this morning. Last night before bed I decided I’d set the coffee maker to be ready when I woke up, figuring I’d have just a little before I got on my bike. Then I had the absolute, fantastic, stupendous, idea of having my coffee while riding. Awesome! I set up a little table next to my bike and sat my big fat mug (that’s the thing that holds the coffee) on it and helped myself to that caffeine charged elixir whenever I needed a fix. It worked out great.

Don’t get me wrong. Water and Gatorade still have their place at my training table – but not at 5 in the morning. From now on when the alarm clock goes off for an early morning ride - it’s not go time – it’s Joe time!